LIVING LA DOLCE VITA IN GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
"The Venice of America Provides Ideal Luxury Escapes This Winter"

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - With Blue Wave beaches, 300 miles of Intracoastal Waterways and diverse activities for those with the most discerning of tastes, Greater Fort Lauderdale is an emerging destination for travelers living the luxury lifestyle. Arriving by private jet, travelers can indulge by chartering a mega-yacht, cruise around town in an exotic automobile, or enjoy the finest of food and high-style shopping with a private, personalized touch. And for those who wish to better familiarize themselves with the destination after checking into a lavish suite, private helicopter tours are readily available. Greater Fort Lauderdale's premier luxury offerings include:

Check-In and Check-Out Lauderdale Luxe
Designed for the affluent traveler, Lauderdale Luxe (www.sunny.org/luxe) is a collection of Greater Fort Lauderdale's finest hotels and resorts including The Atlantic Hotel, The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa, Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa, Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty, Lago Mar Resort, The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale, W Fort Lauderdale, and The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. Here's a sample of the top-notch accommodations and services offered at these chic hotels: At The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale), guests can check in to oceanfront suites that boast elegant décor and attentive European butler service. The penthouse at The Atlantic Hotel (www.atlantichotelfl.com), appeals to travelers looking for the luxury of a five-star property and the cool vibe of a boutique hotel. The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has an exclusive CEO Experience package which includes accommodations in the presidential suite, Ferrari rental, private PGA Professional golf lesson, custom massages and an in-suite chef's table dinner for up to eight guests, all for $35,000 (www.fortlauderdalebeachresort.hilton.com). Finally at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (www.diplomatresort.com), the presidential suite is an "estate" in the sky offering over 2,500 sq. ft. of contemporary furnishings, picturesque views and modern amenities.

Cleared For Landing
The Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (www.fortlauderdale.gov/FXE) accommodates more than 200,000 private jets yearly and features Aztec Jet Center and five other Fixed-Based Operators (FBO) who have ushered stars like John Travolta, Paris Hilton, Shakira and Tony Bennett to Greater Fort Lauderdale. In addition, Jetscape (www.jetscapefbo.com) at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a FBO that offers a private terminal with first-class amenities and can handle larger private aircraft such as the Boeing 757.

Getting Around in Style
Centered around 300 miles of Intracoastal waterways and known as "the Venice of America," luxury travelers can easily explore the area via its waterways, cruising past multi-million dollar mansions and the downtown city skyline en route to vibrant Las Olas Boulevard, the epicenter of fine restaurants, galleries and boutiques. For affluent travelers not arriving on their own luxury vessel, Charter One (www.charter1now.com) offers a variety of charter and rental options including mega and luxury yachts across Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Hot Wheels
No need for separation anxiety from your coveted luxury automobiles. Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to a variety of exotic car dealers. And when cruising along the beachfront, with new luxury hotels like the St. Regis, W and Trump International, is there really any other way to drive? Gotham Dream Cars (www.gothamdreamcars.com) provides an ideal solution offering a fleet of exotic rides that includes the Lamborghini Murciealgo and Gallardo, Ferrari F430, Bentley Continental, Aston Martin Vanquish and Porsche 911 GT3. And just in case visitors want to drive a Porsche home, visit Champion Motors, the world's largest Porsche dealer.

Service with a Smile
Luxury and personalized service are becoming hallmarks of Greater Fort Lauderdale's finest restaurants and top retailers. For those looking to indulge in decadent dining, reservations in the private dining rooms at Cero (www.cerorestaurant.com), Jackson's Steakhouse (www.jacksonssteakhouse.com) or Council Oak (www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com) are highly recommended. Need something fabulous to wear to dinner, but cannot make up your mind? Both Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue at the high-end Galleria Mall (www.galleriamall-fl.com) offer personal shoppers who can help pick out the perfect ensemble. Make an appointment with an interior designer through DCOTA (Design Center of the Americas, www.dcota.com), the nation's largest design center featuring the furnishings and work of the world's top interior designers.

Bird's Eye View
Greater Fort Lauderdale lets luxe travelers take to the skies when familiarizing themselves with the destination, from the Everglades to the Atlantic. Helicopter charters by Elite Jet Charters (www.jetcharters.com) offer private charters within Greater Fort Lauderdale and travelers looking for first-class treatment can schedule a flight that includes round-trip limousine service.

Exclusive Activities for Day or Night
Greater Fort Lauderdale offers glamorous pursuits to fill both day and night. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (www.flibs.net) is the world's largest, showcasing more than $2.5 billion in mega-yachts. For those who need a day to relax and rejuvenate, the destination is home to Florida's only Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa (www.reddoorlifestylespa.com).

For more information about Greater Fort Lauderdale's premier hotels, fine restaurants and luxury service providers please visit www.sunny.org/luxe.

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About Greater Fort Lauderdale
The new Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, year-round destination offering more than 33,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings, plus several new upscale resorts opening soon. More than ten million annual visitors enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches, 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal to the Everglades, 4,000 restaurants, top shopping, and a thriving arts and culture scene. For more information, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 22-SUNNY or visit www.sunny.org.

04/2009