From luxury beach resorts to Superior Small Lodgings, Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts 33,000 hotel rooms throughout this vibrant destination from Hollywood to Deerfield. In addition, several new hotels conveniently located just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades cruise port and the Broward County Convention Center have opened in 2009 and a few are on the horizon for 2010. Hotels include the 157-room, Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port, opened November 2009; Choice Hotels’ 119-room Cambria Suites Fort Lauderdale/Dania Beach, opened in January 2010. Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port opened in February 2010 with 150-rooms. Hyatt has plans for two new properties, the 149-room Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport-South, opened in January 2010 and Hyatt Summerfield Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-South, opening March 2010 with 143 rooms.

Hollywood, Florida -- Hollywood is home to 26 small hotels, motels and inns that were recently quality-certified as Superior Small Lodgings. Nine local properties also received the prestigious Donald A. Dermody White Glove Award for their perfect score for all components of the housekeeping inspection.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida -- The Pillars Hotel at New River Sound in Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce its offering of full-day and half-day charters. The charters will depart from the hotel's dock, upon its luxurious new Italian-style boat, "T/T The Pillars" (Tender to The Pillars). This elegant Ferretti Mochi Craft 51' Dolphin features the classic styling of a traditional New England lobster boat. It reproduces the natural shape of those popular 1950s vessels.

Destin, Florida -– This Valentine’s Day, there is something for everyone at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, this premier resort destination on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Whether people drive or take advantage of airfare sales, Sandestin is a great escape. Couples have their choice from economic to extraordinary.

Orlando, Florida -- The Newly Constructed Comfort Suites hosts 95 extra Spacious all Suite rooms with comfortable pillow top mattresses. Comfort Suites is Choice Hotel Groups upgraded eco-friendly product for the discerning traveler offering the extra comforts without a lot of extra costs.

Sarasota, Florida -- The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel, located on 600 feet of private white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota, Florida, is sporting a brand new look. To add to the excitement, our renourished beach makes paradise even more pristine. The restoration was recognized by the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association in May as one of America’s best restored beaches.

Tampa, Florida -- It’s the coveted, practically unattainable 2010 Chevy Camaro and Seminole Hard Rock is giving one away on Thursday August 27, 2009 at 8pm in the Hot August Night Promotion! Player’s Club members simply have to swipe their Wild Card to earn entries at any of the designated kiosks starting on August 3rd. Joining the Player’s Club is fast, free and easy. Must be 21 & up to join. Plus, starting at 2pm on August 27th, win $500 at the hourly drawings before the grand prize winner is announced!

Palm Beach County, Florida -- Palm Beach County (palmbeachfl.com), “America’s first resort destination,” will mark its 100-year anniversary with an historic promotional campaign. To celebrate its founding in April 1909, a countywide “1909 Founders Package” is offered at participating hotels, resorts and B&Bs. Depending on the property, guests stay two, three or four nights and get an additional night for only $19.09 through December 2009.

Palm Beach County, Florida -- The gay community throughout Palm Beach County is looking forward to the annual Stonewall Ball, which will be held on June 20 in the Harriet Himmel Theater at West Palm Beach’s CityPlace from 9 p.m. – 12 midnight. The ball is hosted by Compass, Inc., the gay and lesbian community center of Palm Beach County.

Miami, Florida -- Kids will enjoy two new camps this summer at the Biltmore Hotels in Coral Gables. Reflective of the hotel’s programming, children can be enchanted by week-long Golf and Culinary camps taught by the hotel’s highly trained professionals.