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Greater Fort Lauderdale Offers Labor Day Deals For Families Seeking A Few Extra Days Of Sunshine
Special value-added Labor Day packages and deals available at hotels and resorts throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale with savings up to 30%
Extend your "summer state of mind" this Labor Day holiday with a few extra days of sunshine and Blue Wave Beaches in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Hotels throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale are offering special packages and rates for Labor Day - the perfect reward for travelers looking to squeeze in their last few days of vacation in 2004.
When visitors are not soaking up the sun, they can enjoy the eclectic dining at hotspots on hip Las Olas Boulevard or enjoy the lively entertainment at the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District. Since Fort Lauderdale is only a hop, skip and a jump away, getting here is the easy part.
The following is a sampling of special offers available in Greater Fort Lauderdale this Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1850 Eller Drive, Suite 303, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316; call 800-22-SUNNY (in the U.S. and Canada) or visit the Greater Fort Lauderdale website at www.sunny.org.
· Ambrosio's Inn, a charming, four-room inn less than five minutes from Fort Lauderdale's beautiful beaches, is offering a 10% discount for guests holding an AAA membership who stay for more than three nights now through Labor Day. Regular rates for the property, one of Greater Fort Lauderdale's Superior Small Lodgings, start at $45 for a standard room. For reservations, call 954-565-3509 or visit www.ambrosiosinn.com.
· A quaint, 10-room property on the Isle of Venice that is part of Greater Fort Lauderdale's Superior Small Lodgings program, Aqua Mar Resort and Marina is offering Labor Day travelers 20% off of their already-reduced Summer season rates, which range from $59 for a standard room to $109 for a two bedroom apartment. This offer is valid September 1-10, 2004. For reservations, call 954-763-5501 or visit www.aqua-mar.com.
· Best Western Oceanside Inn is offering a "Breakfast on the Beach" package through September 30, which includes accommodations and a complimentary cooler containing a beach mat and continental breakfast goodies upon check-in. Breakfast buffet is also included. The package is priced at $72 per night (double-occupancy) and children under 12 stay free. For reservations call 800-367-1007.
· A delightful 13-room beachfront property located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the Buena Vista Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating Labor Day with a three-night stay in an Executive Room for up to four people for $195. The stay must include the night of Sunday, September 5. For reservations, call 888-717-2300 or visit www.buenavistacorp.com/hotel.
· Perfect for a Labor Day romantic getaway, Courtyard By Marriott, Fort Lauderdale East is offering a "Breakfast for Two" package for $75 per night (double occupancy), which includes accommodations in a deluxe room with balcony, free parking and full breakfast for two. The special rate is available from September 2-6. For reservations call 954-771-8100 or visit www.courtyard.com/fllcyp.
· A "Stay for Breakfast" deal can be found at the Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale North/Cyprus Creek. Available now through September 6, the package includes accommodations and a full breakfast for two, with rates starting at $79. For reservations call 954-772-7770 or visit www.courtyard.com/fllcyp.
· Deerfield Buccaneer Apartment Suites, a charming 38-room Superior Small Lodgings property, is offering guests who stay the entire Labor Day weekend a special $85 rate (double occupancy). Guests will also receive a $10 savings certificate to the nearby Festival marketplace, and $10 off greens fees at selected local courses. This offer is available September 3-6. For reservations, call 954-565-1253 or visit www.deerfieldbuccaneer.com
· Starting July 4 and lasting through September 30, the Estoril Paradise Inn in Fort Lauderdale is letting freedom ring. A cozy 16-room property and member of Greater Fort Lauderdale's Superior Small Lodgings program, the hotel is offering free room nights to guests who book a certain number of nights. Guests booking 3-6 nights receive one night free; guests booking 7-13 nights receive two nights free; and guests booking 14 or more nights receive three nights free. For reservations, call 888-385-2322 or visit www.estorilparadiseinn.com.
· Poised at the edge of Florida's majestic Intracoastal Waterway, the outstanding Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott is offering two packages during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Through September 6, the hotel offers a "Stay for Breakfast" package that include accommodations and full breakfast for two adults and up to two children aged 12 and under. Rates start at $120 per night. Guests who make and pay for their reservations with a VISA card will also receive a $100 Bonus Bucks coupon that can be used toward any future two-night stay at any Marriott Hotel & Resort or Renaissance Hotel & Resort. For reservations, call 800-834-7015 and refer to promotional code OTP or visit www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/FLLFL and enter OTP as the promotional code.
· Now through September 24, the Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott is offering a "Boat and Breakfast" package that invites visitors to explore Greater Fort Lauderdale's enchanting Intracoastal Waterway. The offer includes accommodations, full breakfast for two and two all-day Water Taxi passes. Rates start at $109. For reservations, call 800-228-9290 and refer to promotional code ARN or visit www.marriott.com/property/propertyPage/FLLFL and enter ARN as the promotional code.
· Recently voted one of the Top Three Bed & Breakfasts in Fort Lauderdale by bedandbreakfast.com, the quaint Granada Inn is giving guests a day off from the bill as well as their jobs. Guests booking the nights of September 3, 4 and 5 will receive a free night on September 6 - Labor Day. Now through November 1, 2004, the Granada Inn is also offering a "Weekend Champagne Special" package that includes accommodations in a suite, flowers and chocolates in-room, and a complimentary bottle of champagne. This package may be booked for two nights at $270, or three nights at $370. For reservations, call 954-463-2032 or visit www.granadainn.net.
· The Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach-Aventura is offering a three-night "South Florida Family Getaway Package" that features a full kid-friendly South Florida itinerary, including an amphibious adventure on a "Duck" tour, visit to the Museum of Discovery & Science and the Flamingo Gardens. Also included is a Water Taxi pass, VIP Pass with savings to the expansive Sawgrass Outlet Mall, tickets to Boomer's Amusement Park and savings certificates for other area attractions. This package is priced at $599 for the whole Labor Day weekend, and includes accommodations for two adults and two children. For reservations, call 954-574-1111 and refer to the South Florida Family Getaway Package or visit www.hamptoninnhallandale.com.
· Now through September 30, 2004, the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport in Dania Beach is offering a "Sizzlin' Summer Special" that awards a free room night to guests staying two consecutive nights at a rate of $99 per night. For reservations, call 954-924-9204 and refer to the "Sizzlin' Summer Special." To check availability, please visit www.hiltongardeninn.com.
· Make Labor Day a Labrador day with the Holiday Inn Plantation's "Dog Days of Summer" package. The offer includes two nights' accommodations in a deluxe room with either on king or two double bedrooms, a $20 gas card, a $5 gift card to PetSmart pet stores and, of course, welcome treats for your four-legged friends. The pet fee is also waived with this deal. Available now through September 30, 2004, this two-night package is priced at $155. For reservations, call 954-472-5600 or visit www.holidayinnplantation.com and enter "Pets" as the promotion code.
· One of Greater Fort Lauderdale's premier luxury resorts, Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is offering a"Family Fun Picnic Package" - the perfect way for kids to say goodbye to summer. The offer includes accommodations in a deluxe room, a boxed lunch for four, ideal for a picnic on the beach, and activities for children such as a beachside bounce-house, a rock-climbing wall and a petting zoo. At night, the fun continues with a festive bonfire and marshmallow roast on the beach. Available from August 29-September 8, this package is priced at $199 per night, with additional rooms (without package amenities) available at $119 per night. or reservations, call 800-222-6543 and refer to the "Family Fun Picnic Package" or visit www.marriottharborbeach.com.
· Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is also offering a romantic "Labor Day Getaway" package that includes accommodations in a deluxe room with an ocean view, full breakfast for two each morning either at their Riva restaurant or through room service, and, for those "labored" feet, a pampering 80-minute Aqua Vie signature pedicure at the hotel's acclaimed The Spa at Harbor Beach. The hotel is capping off the day with a bonfire and marshmallow roast on the beach. This package also includes two free passes for Greater Fort Lauderdale's one-of-a-kind Water Taxi through the charming Intracoastal Waterway. The "Labor Day Getaway" package is priced at $299 per room, per night. For reservations call 800-222-6543 and refer to the "Labor Day Getaway."
· On Labor Day, the Ocean Inn Motel is also giving guests who book the nights of September 3, 4 and 5 a free night on Labor Day (September 6). A Superior Small Lodgings property, the Ocean Inn is located steps from Hollywood's inviting Broadwalk. Weekend packages start at $280 for a standard room. For reservations, call 888-794-8083 or visit www.oceaninnmotel.com.
· The Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek is ending the carefree days of summer with a free room night. Guests checking in on Friday, September 3 for a three-night stay will only pay for two nights upon their checkout on Monday, September 6 - Labor Day. The package includes accommodations in a two-room suite and a special Labor Day gift. Priced at $165 for the whole weekend (double occupancy). For reservations call 954-772-5400 or visit www.sheratonsuitescypresscreek.com.
· The Sheraton Yankee Clipper and Sheraton Yankee Trader invite you to give the kids a few more days of summer before its time to hit the books again. From August 16 through September 7, both hotels will offer a special "Back to School" rate of $109 per night for triple occupancy, and $122 per night for quadruple occupancy. The package includes complimentary breakfast for children under 18 and a book bag. Parties of three must have at least one child under 18; parties of 4 must have at least two children under 18. For reservations, call 866-FL-BEACH and refer to the "Back to School" promotion or visit www.sheratonclipper.com and www.sheratontrader.com.
· Arrive early and stay late this Labor Day weekend at the Tropic Isle Beach Resort, a 15-room Superior Small Lodgings property located in Deerfield Beach. Guests spending the entire holiday weekend will be rewarded with an early 12:00 PM check-in on Friday, September 3 and a late 5:00pm checkout on Monday, September 6 (Labor Day). The package is priced at $259 (double occupancy). For reservations, call 954-427-1000 or visit www.tropicisleresort.com.
· From August 30 through September 8, 2004, the 998-room Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is offering special "Heavenly Holiday" rates priced from $159 per night for double occupancy. During this time, the hotel will also feature kids' activities such as henna tattoos, face painting and treasure hunts and, for the grown-ups, drink specials. For reservations, call 888627-9057 and refer to the Heavenly Holiday special or visit www.westin.com/diplomat.
· Footsteps from the beach in vibrant Hollywood, the handsome White Sands Inn is offering a special rate for the three-day Labor Day weekend. Two persons staying in a standard room will pay $165 for the whole weekend, while three or four people in a spacious one bedroom suite will pay just $315. For reservations, please call 954-923-1531 or visit www.whitesandsinns.com. When calling, please refer to the Labor Day Package.
Expires: 09/30/2004
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