One of the more interesting treatments is an 80-minute Signature Rollersage at Heavenly Spa By Westin.  In a new spin on hot stone massage, heated crystalline spheres selected for their energy-enhancing qualities are rolled over the body in a hand-held tool, melting away tension and relaxing tight muscles while restoring your body’s energetic balance.

Another good deal is a 45-minute manicure, a 40-minute Swedish massage and a 30-minute facial for men or woman, all for $99 at The Spa at Lago Mar, where you get to use the spa’s facilities, like a eucalyptus steam room and gym.

Lago Mar Resort & Club’s private beach and pools are off limits unless you take advantage of the overnight special available September 1-30, 2011.   It’s $333 per night for a stay in an executive suite, complete with separate bedroom, living room and private balcony.  That rate includes the $99 spa treatment for one person. An additional person in the room, receiving the Spa Chic package is $130.

To see the complete list of $99 treatments and overnight deals go to Lauderdale Spa Chic. While you’re there, enter to win a Spa Chic Getaway for two, including two round-trip tickets on Jetblue Airways, a three-night stay at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, dinner for two at ilios restaurant, plus more dinners and VIP cards good for free admission at attractions like the Bonnet House Museum & Garden and Everglades airboat tours. Sounds like fun!

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The package includes:
- Accommodations in a spacious room with private balcony, fully-equipped kitchenette and oversized marble bathroom

-$100 spa credit towards a treatment or service in the 10,000-sq.-ft. Spa Atlantic

- 20 percent off any additional treatment or service in Spa Atlantic

- Two complimentary welcome drinks upon arrival

- And the option to stay five nights and receive the sixth night free

That’s a long way from the bawdy college Spring Breaks of the 1960s, as Fort Lauderdale beach has gone upscale. 

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For the semi-private fitness class, guests can choose between stability ball conditioning offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm or Yoga Pilates stretch offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 9am.

The package is available through Sept. 30. To avoid a cancellation fee, 24-hour notice is required

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The longer travelers stay, the more they save with this limited-time vacation deal in Fort Lauderdale: guests who spend two nights receive the third night free and a $100 resort credit; guests who stay three nights receive the fourth night free and a $200 voucher. ‘Tis the season to save as this special offer is valid November 19 through January 12, 2010; nightly rates starting at $289.*

Visitors have the opportunity to participate in the city’s largest holiday tradition during their stay at this beach front Fort Lauderdale resort. For the past 38 years, Fort Lauderdale has hosted the Winterfest Boat Parade, which is known as “the best show on H20.” The aquatic parade is an exhibit of local artists who spend hundreds of hours transforming boats into canvases of color and lights. Averaging more than one million spectators along the 12-mile route, it is the largest, one-day, live audience of any event in Florida and the seventh largest one-day spectator event in the country. The Winterfest Boat Parade was also named the top 20th parade in the world by the International Festival and Events Association, in the company of Macy’s, Mardi Gras, Rose Bowl and Disney parades. The highly acclaimed show will be held on Saturday, December 12.

Whether it’s being pampered at the newly-renovated Spa at Harbor Beach or feasting on the award-winning gourmet cuisine at 3030 Ocean, guests will be able to put their resort credit to good use during their visit. This luxury resort in Fort Lauderdale offers on-site access to 16 acres of lush resort grounds, a private beach, three on-site restaurants, children’s activities, and over 40,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space. With this special offer and other Fort Lauderdale hotel deals, the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa provides the ultimate retreat for any budget or occasion.

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, a four-diamond rated resort tucked away on 16 oceanfront acres, is Fort Lauderdale’s classic destination resort. The resort completed a $25 million rooms and suites renovation that makes its accommodations as warm and relaxed as its private beach. All 650 guest rooms and suites feature 32-inch flat screen televisions and deluxe Marriott ® bedding with down comforters, cotton-rich sheets and feather pillows. Guests enjoy the convenience of high-speed Internet access, two-lined telephones with message service, data ports, TV with PlayStation capability, in-room safes, individual climate control, mini-bar and more. Most accommodations offer private balconies. Listed in “100 Best Spas of the World,” the Spa at Harbor Beach is a 20,000-square-foot seaside oasis with 17 private treatment rooms, a private spa pool, sauna, whirlpool, eucalyptus steam rooms, private lockers, fitness center, yoga and Pilates classes and motion studio overlooking the ocean. 3030 Ocean is the hotel’s upscale specialty restaurant offering fresh American seafood creations. Guests looking for a more casual dining experience can visit Riva and Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar. The resort also offers 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space 20,000 square feet of outdoor oceanfront terraces and 200,000 square feet of sparkling beach for signature events. Located just 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Harbor Beach Resort offers guests tropical seclusion with all the exciting dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural options of the city at its doorstep. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa received the South Florida Business Journal’s 2008 Business of the Year award.

*Rate is based on availability, double occupancy and does not include tax or service charge. One resort credit per stay. Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer.

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The Lauderdale Luxe Collection includes 13 destination properties that share the common attributes of four-star, four-diamond or better ranking, full-service restaurant and on-premises spa or dedicated/contracted services. Membership in the Lauderdale Luxe Collection is by invitation only, and many of the properties included are either new or have recently been updated.

Additionally, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s luxury lodging product now has its own cyber-home . The Lauderdale Luxe microsite has dedicated categories for the hotels in the Luxe Collection; along with a section on dining and insider information on the area’s finest culinary experiences, such as dockside dining along the Intracoastal Waterway. It also includes a “pursuits” section that showcases Greater Fort Lauderdale’s beyond-the-beach casual sophistication with information on spas, vibrant nightlife, high-end shopping, and more.

“The launch of the new Lauderdale Luxe Collection is a sure sign to visitors we are truly a transformed beach chic hot spot,” said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Savvy travelers will appreciate the high-end product we now have to offer here in Greater Fort Lauderdale.”

Following is a rundown of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Lauderdale Luxe Collection properties:

* The Atlantic Hotel: Overlooking an endless ribbon of pristine, golden Fort Lauderdale beach, The Atlantic Hotel offers 124 deluxe guestrooms and suites, including a signature penthouse collection, and evokes the sense of an exclusive oceanfront club. Guests can relax and indulge at the hotel’s Spa Atlantic, and can enjoy dining with ocean views at acclaimed Trina Restaurant & Lounge. The hotel also offers 1,160 square feet of fully-wired event space, including a stylish poolside patio terrace for groups of up to 100. The property is located moments away from world-class shopping, galleries and restaurants and offers an ideal location for beachfront relaxing.

* Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: Located on 16 oceanfront acres, Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is in the final stages of a $50 million renovation to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The multimillion-dollar redesign includes the additions of a 10,000-square-foot ballroom and new restaurant, each overlooking the resort’s private beach; expanded fitness facilities at The Spa at Harbor Beach, and updated décor for all 650 guestrooms and suites, most of which have private balconies. 3030 Ocean is the hotel’s upscale specialty restaurant, helmed by Chef Dean James Max and offering fresh American seafood creations. Other dining options include Riva and Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar (opening 2010). The resort also offers 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, 20,000 square feet of outdoor oceanfront terraces and 200,000 square feet of powdery beachfront for signature events.

* Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort: With a spirit of elegance that is personalized for each guest, this beachfront resort features 374 well-appointed studios and suites; golf at Parkland Golf & Country Club and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. The 20,000 square foot Sunrise Terrace offers an infinity pool and private poolside cabanas. Other resort offerings include a beach concierge; indoor and outdoor spa treatments and poolside children’s activities. Dining options include ilios, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar featuring Executive Chef Sean McDonald’s Tapas Tasting Menu; 24 hour In Room Dining Service and Le Marche Gourmet Market & Bakery, offering Starbucks coffee, pizzas, paninis, and more. In 2010, the resort plans to welcome an additional ocean-front restaurant.

* Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina: Offering 589 rooms, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina has just completed a comprehensive $70 million transformation. All public spaces were completely redesigned, including a new lobby, modernized guestrooms and suites, refurbished swimming pool and tropical deck area, as well as enhancements to the 21,000 square feet of existing meeting and event facilities. The hotel’s new signature restaurant, Jeffrey Chodorow’s celebrated China Grill, offers innovative Asian-inspired cuisine, while The G – a stylish lunchtime spot overlooking the hotel’s 33-slip inlet marina – offers more casual fare. Guests can enjoy preferred access to Spa 66 at neighboring LXR sister property Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and complimentary shuttle service to nearby Fort Lauderdale beach.

* Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa: Recently unveiling a $40 million renovation, the resort offers 384 stylish guestrooms and suites with a distinctive blend of casual sophistication. Enhancements include a complete redesign of the deluxe lanai rooms with retro-modern appointments; transformation of the lobby with a sleek, new bar; refurbishments to the resort’s Tower guestrooms and suites; and upgrades to the three-pool waterfall oasis and lanai courtyard including the addition of cabanas and lush landscaping. The resort’s 25,000 square feet of meeting space have also been updated, including the famed Pier Top, known for its 360 degree panoramic views, which was redesigned into a special occasion venue. The resort also features its 127 slip world-class marina and aquatic center. Dining options include Grille 66 & Bar offering steak and seafood, along with Pelican Landing, The Lounge, Mariners Cafe, Orchids Pool Bar and the Pier Top Brunch, voted South Florida’s #1 Brunch.

* Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa: Located in Weston, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa features 501 spacious, modern guestrooms, four swimming pools, multiple dining options – including the acclaimed Ireland’s Steakhouse, Banyan Restaurant, Cabana Bar & Café and Bar Zen – and a state of the art conference center spanning 60,000 square feet of meeting space. Additionally, the AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel boats the first and only destination Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa that provides guests with an unmatched spa experience.

* Lago Mar Resort & Club: The Lago Mar Resort & Club is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Mayan in the exclusive Harbor Beach neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. The hotel features 164 spacious suites and 40 oversized guestrooms, with a mix of Mediterranean and Key West influences. Other resort amenities include a 6,000-square foot spa; a Cybex-equipped fitness center; Acquario, the resort’s signature restaurant featuring Northern Italian cuisine; and a conference center offering 12,000 square feet of flexible event space

* The Pillars at New River Sound: The Pillars is one of Fort Lauderdale’s premier boutique hotels and the only member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in the destination. The hotel offers 18 beautifully appointed guestrooms and five suites, decorated with a mix of British Colonial and Island Plantation themes. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, The Pillars is home to The Secret Garden restaurant – an exclusive experience available only to hotel guests and select friends of the hotel – along with contracted spa services available in-room, dockside or poolside.

* The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale debuted on August 11, 2008, and features 192 guest rooms and suites; 24,000 square feet of light-filled meeting space; a raised 29,000 square foot tropical sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas and a destination Spa with an 8,500 square foot, water view fitness center. Four dining and entertainment options include three-meal-a-day restaurant with seating indoors or al fresco on an ocean-view patio, a picturesque oceanfront Lobby Bar, a dramatic Wine Room with a 5,000 bottle wine cellar and rare Scotch collection, and a seventh floor Pool Bar with commanding ocean views.

* Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Located in Hollywood, Florida, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino affords guests the opportunity to play, stay, dine, and shop. The Green Lodging Certified, AAA, Four Diamond-rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 22 retail shops, 14 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live. The property’s casino features eighty-seven tables offering Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai-Gow, Three Card and Texas Hold’em Poker and Vegas-style slots.

* W Fort Lauderdale: The first W Hotel in Florida, the $205 million hotel opened its doors on April 30, 2009, and is located on a 4.5-acre site offering dramatic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Amenities include W Hotel’s Whatever/Whenever services, a signature Stephen Starr gourmet restaurant- Steak 954, an inviting Living Room lobby, Whiskey Blue bar, a state-of-the-art SWEAT® fitness center, the renowned Bliss® Spa, and a one-of-a-kind oceanfront infinity-edge pool. In addition, the W Fort Lauderdale boasts 12,400 square feet of meeting and event space including Sensory® Set Up.

* The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale: Recently re-opened after completing the first phase of a multi-million dollar rebirth, the resort’s 433 spacious guestrooms and suites have been designed to restore mind and body in a prime oceanfront setting. Resort offerings include an alluring Heavenly Spa by Westin™, beachfront Starbucks bistro, and the signature restaurant, Shula’s on the Beach, which also received a new look. The resort provides more than 32,000 square feet of flexible event space, including two ballrooms and a rooftop deck with more than 5,500 square feet of space and inspiring Atlantic Ocean views. The resort’s final phase of renovations will be completed by December 2009.

* The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa: The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa: A premiere beachfront destination with 1,058 guestrooms, The Westin Diplomat Resort offers ocean, Intracoastal or golf course views. The resort offers a luxurious getaway in Hollywood, Florida with world-class amenities including two beachfront pools with private cabanas, water sports, marinas, a 72-par golf course managed by Troon Golf, tennis courts and a full-service Spa at The Diplomat. Dining options include fine seafood and steakhouse cuisine at Hollywood Prime; Aizia offers playful traditional Asian cuisine; and BarSu brings together the freshest Sushi Bar and unique libations. The Café opens early for breakfast and lunch, while beachfront dining is a South Florida must at Splash Grill & Bar. At Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille, you may go for your favorite team but you’ll be sure to stay for the food. For meetings, the resort’s convention center boasts over 209,000-square feet of flexible space along with ample outdoor options.

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