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Experience the summer of discovery

Discover a passion for diving. Charter a fishing boat for an afternoon adventure. Indulge your senses with an exotic orange peel massage. It's all part of a vacation that goes beyond the ordinary. Discover another side of summer and yourself in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Find unique two-for-one offers, valid June 1-Sept 30, to get your personal journey started. Click to order your free Summer of Discovery guide with two-for-one offers inside.  

Receive a FREE Summer of Discovery Starter Kit with beach towel and flip flops when you book your summer vacation on sunny.org, June 1-Sept 30*

Arts & Entertainment

Cinema Paradiso

503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 525-FILM, www.FLIFF.com
South Florida’s most unique, comfortable and cutting edge movie theatre showing independent films year-round.
Hours/Days of Operation: Mon-Fri 6pm & 8pm; Sat 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm; Sun 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one ticket, get one free, plus free popcorn with the purchase of two beverages. $8

Laffing Matterz
219 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 763-5236, www.laffingmatterz.com
Musical satire of politics and pop culture with a menu that goes far beyond traditional dinner show cuisine.
Hours/Days of Operation: Wed-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 7pm; Sun 4pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one dinner/show package, get the second free with purchase of an appetizer and dessert. Tax and gratuity based on original price. Not valid on Saturday. $49.50

Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
3599 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 563-3272, www.maikai.com
Dine on award winning cuisine in this exotic Polynesian Village with flaming torches, lush foliage, giant tikis, waterfalls and a Polynesian revue.
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily 5pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one show admission and receive second admission free. Show $9.95

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 525-5500, www.moafl.org
Featuring The Great Age of America Automobiles and In the Pink: Dorothy Draper, America’s Most Fabulous Decorator through June 23; Unbroken Ties: Dialogues in Cuban Art through August 31; South Florida Consortium of Emerging Artists July-September.
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily 11am-7pm, closed Tuesdays and national holidays.
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one admission ticket and get one free. $10

Boating / Cruises

Aloha Watersports
Harbor Beach Marriott, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale 
(954) 462-7245, www.alohawatersports.com 
A water sports outfitter offering a full range of activities from parasailing to kayaking and more.
Hours/Days: Daily 9am-5pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one weenie or kayak rentals. From $20.

Carrie B Cruises
SE 5th Ave & Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 768-9920, www.carriebcruises.com
See the yachts & homes of the rich and famous. Narrated tour, sun deck or air conditioned seating. Full bar & light snacks available.
Hours/Days of Operation: Thurs-Mon 11am, 1pm, 3pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one adult fares. Not valid for private charters. May not be combined with any other offer. $15.95

Discovery Cruise Line

Port Everglades
(305) 704-0900, www.discoverycruiseline.com
Discovery sails from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island offering day cruises and stay over vacations.
Hours/Days of Operation: Sails daily (except Wed) from Fort Lauderdale at 7:45am returning at 10pm
2-for-1 Offer: Enjoy a day cruise for $99.99 for two (port fees and surcharges apply). Ask for Summer of Discovery rate.

Fort Lauderdale Duck Tours
17 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 761-4002, www.fortlauderdaleducktours.com
The amphibious 1 ½ hour duck tour is narrated by entertaining tour guides. Cruise both land and sea including the landmark Fort Lauderdale strip, quaint Las Olas Boulevard, the historical district, and the mansions and yachts dotting Millionaire’s Row.
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily 10am-8pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one tours. $30

Imperial Majesty Cruise Line
Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale
(877) 772-4625, www.imperialmajesty.com
Complete two-night cruise to the Bahamas includes fine dining, casino, spa and live entertainment.
Hours/Days of Operation: Ship sails every other day of the week
2-for-1 Offer: Two passengers sail for the price of one. Complete two-night cruise (outside cabin) to Nassau Paradise Island Bahamas. Govt. taxes extra. Sails every other day. Some weekend sailings may not be available. Passport (or birth certificate for US citizen) and reservations required. Mention Summer of Discovery when booking.

Jungle Queen Riverboat
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 462-5596, www.junglequeen.com
Narrated daily sightseeing cruises to a tropical isle where you can see exotic birds, monkeys and an alligator exhibit.
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily 9:30am & 1:30pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one admission. Not valid for BBQ Dinner Cruise. Adults $16.50, children $11.75.

Riverfront Cruises

702 NE 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 527-0075, www.anticipation.com
Most comfortable and enjoyable waterfront cruise.  Fascinating sights along the New River, Intracoastal and Port Everglades.
Hours/Days of Operation: Monday-Friday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one cruises Monday-Friday. Adult $17, child (4-10) $10.

SeaEscape

Port Everglades
(954) 453-2200, www.seaescape.com
Offering getaway cruises twice daily including all you can eat brunch or dinner buffets and Las Vegas style casino action.
Hours/Days of Operation: Sails seven days a week, twice a day.
2-for-1 Offer: Day or evening cruises, two sail for the price of one. Offer based on full fare ticket price. $3 federal excise tax and $3 security charge additional per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Not valid on Saturday night, holidays or special events. Capacity controlled. Advance reservations required. Must present coupon at terminal check-in. Photo ID required. Must mention fare code CVB241. $27.95

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters

801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 579-8181, www.tropicalsailing.com
Hours/Days of Operation: 9am- 8pm, 7days a week
Intracoastal mansion tour, ocean sailing, lunch and snorkeling on a 50ft catamaran “The Spirit of Lauderdale”
2-for-1 Offer: Afternoon island beach adventure or champagne sunset cruise for 2 passengers for the price of one.  Offer does not include lunch for 2. Reservations recommended. From $30.

Diving/Snorkeling

Deep Relief Dive Charters
2635 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach
(954) 798-6929, www.deepreliefdivecharters.com
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily
Snorkel and scuba dive trips aboard a 45ft twin hull dive boat.
2-for-1 Offer:  Two dive trips (scuba or snorkel) for the price one. Space limited, reservations required.

Dixie Divers
455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach
(954) 420-0009, www.dixiedivers.com
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily 8am-7pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one snorkel trip with gear. Four hour trips on Lady Go Diver. $35

Lauderdale Diver 
1334 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 467-2822, www.lauderdalediver.com 
Hours/Days of Operation: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10:30am-2pm
One stop shop for scubal lessons, daily dive and snorkel trips, great array of scuba and snorkeling gear, air fills and spear fishing equipment .
2-for-1 Offer:  Two t-shirts for the price of one.

PrivateScubaLessons.com
614 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 925-7337, www.privatescubalessons.com
Hours/Days of Operations: Daily 7am-7pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two can discover scuba diving for the price of one. No experience necessary. Includes pool training session, equipment and two ocean dives in 15-20 ft of seawater, visiting shipwrecks and reefs with abundant fish and coral. Must pass and sign medical statement and liability release. $300.

Fishing

Beach Watch - Dania Fishing Pier
300 N Beach Road, Dania Beach
(954) 929-4887, www.beach-watch.com
Dania Fishing Pier was rebuilt in 1995 and attracts, under the restaurant Beach Watch, a huge crowed of fishermen and spectators. 
Hours/Days of Operation: 24/7/365
2-for-1 Offer: Two fishing rods rental for the price of one: either two pieces or one piece for two hours for the price of one hour.  Will also cook your catch at Beach Watch restaurant.   

Best Boat Club

101 N Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach
(954) 784-7868, www.goboatingnow.com
Captain your own boat. Cruise the “Venice of America,” ocean use permitted.
Hours/Days of Operation: 8am-5pm
2-for-1 Offer: Get a full day rental for ½ day rate. Not valid during holidays & blackout periods. From $219.

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame

300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach
(954) 922-4212, www.igfa.org
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s most unique attraction featuring something for everyone including virtual fishing, live alligators, interactive exhibits and world records.
Hours/Days of Operation: Mon-Sun, 10am–6pm
2-for-1 Offer: Purchase one adult or child admission and receive one free. $6

Golf/Sports

Inverrary Country Club
3840 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill
(954) 733-7550, www.inverrarygolf.com
Two 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf courses.  Walk in the footsteps of legends where Jackie Gleason, Jack Nicklaus and others have created history.
Hours/Days of Operation: 7 days a week (call for hours)
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one medium bucket of driving range golf balls, get the second bucket for free. $6.50

Palm-Aire Country Club
2600 Palm-Aire Drive North, Pompano Beach
(954) 975-6244, www.palmairegolf.com
Palm-Aire Country Club is a unique, one-stop golfing destination featuring great values on four well conditioned courses.
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily 7am-8pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one large bucket of driving range balls at regular price and get the second bucket free. $10

Xtreme Indoor Karting

5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 491-6265, www.xtremeindoorkarting.com
Xtreme Indoor Karting is one of the fastest & longest indoor karting track in South Florida. With adrenaline-pumping speeds up to 45mph on their ½ mile asphalt track, it is an unforgettable experience.  Also enjoy over 120 interactive arcade games.
Hours/Days of Operation: Open daily (see website for hours)
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one 8 minute session; get the second 8 minute session for free. Must be 16 years or older to ride the karts. $18.50

Nature

Atlantic Coast Kayak Company
Wilton Manors
(954) 781-0073, www.atlanticcoastkayak.com
Explore calm waterways on a guided tour in a 2-person kayak.
Hours/Days of Operation: Tue-Thurs 12-6pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one guided kayak tour or half-day rental, your companion paddles for free. From $14 per hour

Billie Swamp Safari

Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Everglades
(800) 949-6101, www.semtribe.com/safari
Seminole Tribe’s eco-heritage attraction in the Everglades features swamp Buggy Eco-Tours and Everglades Adventure Tours.
Hours/Days of Operation: 7 days a week: 9:30am to 5:30pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one adult Swamp Buggy Eco Tour, get one child’s tour free. $25

Butterfly World

3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek
(954) 977-4434, www.butterflyworld.com
Experience the wonder of 6 Free-Flight Aviaries with live exotic butterflies and birds from all around the world. The perfect adventure for the whole family.
Hours/Days of Operation: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Admission closes daily at 4pm.
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one admission. Adults $21.95, children $16.95

Flamingo Gardens

3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie
(954) 473-2955, www.flamingogardens.org
60 acre not-for-profit botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary. Exotic and native plants, 200 year old Oak Hammock, flamingos, alligators, river otters, Florida panthers, and birds of prey.
Hours/Days of Operation: 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed Mondays.
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one admission. Valid for up to 4 free admissions. Not valid during special events. Adults $17, children $8.50.

Full Moon Kayak Co.

Fort Lauderdale
(954) 328-5231, www.fullmoonkayak.com
Guided kayak tour, a local favorite nighttime activity, paddling on the calm waterways under the moonlight.
Hours/Days of Operation: 7 days a week, 9am-sunset
2-for-1 Offer: Purchase one Full Moon Kayak tour, receive second one free. Advance registration needed. Check website for schedule. $35

Museum of Discovery & Science & AutoNation® IMAX® Theater

401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 467-6637, www.mods.org
Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits and featured Frogs: A Chorus of Colors exhibit. Explore Florida’s amazing Everglades, meet alligators, fly like an astronaut and immerse yourself in a five-story, giant-screen adventure at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater.
Hours/Days of Operation: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon to 6pm
2-for-1 Offer: Receive one free exhibit admission with the purchase of another at equal or higher value. Must present coupon to the cashier to receive the discount and cannot be combined with any other discount offers. Offer good for up to 4 admissions. Adults $15, children $12.

Sawgrass Recreation Park

Fort Lauderdale
(954) 389-0202, www.sawgrassrecreationpark.com
Thrilling airboat tours, reptile and exotic wildlife exhibits, boat rentals, bait & tackle. Private and nighttime Red Eye Tours.
Hours/Days of Operation: Tours 9am-4:30pm, 7 days a week
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one tickets for a standard 30-minute airboat tour. Adults $19.50, children $10

Heritage

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation in the Florida Everglades
Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood
(877) 902-1113, www.ahtahthiki.com
Learn about the history and culture of the unconquered Seminole tribe of Florida.
Hours/Days of Operation: Daily, 9am- 5pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one admission. $6

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 563-5393, www.bonnethouse.org
Nestled among miles of beachfront development are 35 acres of a pristine barrier island ecosystem that make up the Bonnet House estate.  Here you can walk through one of the few complete homes of two Americans artists. See one of the finest orchid collections in the continental U.S. and catch a glimpse of playful monkeys, majestic swans, wading birds and an occasional fox.
Hours/Days of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Closed July 1 and month of September.
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one admission. No other discounts apply. Adults $20, children $16

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

219 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 463-4431, www.oldfortlauderdale.org
Re-live Fort Lauderdale’s past including the 1905 New River Inn, a Museum of History, the 1907 King-Cromartie House, and the Hoch Heritage Center, a research Library.
Hours/Days of Operation: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two-for-one admission. $10

Stranahan House Museum
335 SE Sixth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 524-4736, www.stranahanhouse.org
Historic house built by pioneers Frank & Ivy Stranahan in 1901.
Hours/Days of Operation: Wed-Sun 1-3:30pm
2-for-1 Offer: Two for one on regular admission and senior admission. $12

Spa

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 525-4000, www.marriottharborbeach.com
World-class European style spa with 18 treatment rooms, private spa pool, fitness center, indigenous treatments, signature services, café and more.
Hours/Days of Operation: Open daily
2-for-1 Offer: Purchase any individual spa treatment and receive a free deluxe Citrus manicure. Coupon must accompany visit. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other promotions or coupons. $35

Red Door Spa

Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa, Weston (954) 349-5500
Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale (954) 564-5787
www.reddoorspas.com
The quintessential destination for unsurpassed service, sophistication and serenity, offers an all-encompassing menu of spa and salon services.
2-for-1 Offer: Signature Spa Break: purchase a signature massage & signature facial and receive a complimentary shampoo, blow dry and make-up application. Treat yourself to a luxurious spa experience for only $230. ($338 value). Valid Sunday-Friday. Coupon code BRK08

The Spa on the Broadwalk @ Hollywood Beach Marriott

2501 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood
(954) 874-3197, www.HollywoodBeachMarriott.com
Located at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, full service spa offers body, facial and touch treatments with an experienced and professional staff.. Appointments suggested.
Hours/Days of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday until 7pm
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one spa treatment of either Facial, Pedicure or Manicure, and get the second one of equal or lesser value free. One treatment per offer, appointment required and based on availability.

Getting Around

USA Transportation Services
(800) 458-0500, www.usatrans.com
A world-class destination offers world-class service. Your chauffeur will meet you and get you to your destination in style.
2-for-1 Offer: Buy one transfer from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to any Broward County location and get the return transfer for free. The non-refundable round trip must be prepaid via credit card. All transfer information must be available at time of booking. Driver gratuity not included in the price.

* Must book a Greater Fort Lauderdale hotel stay on sunny.org website, for arrival June 1 through September 30, 2008. One Summer of Discovery Starter Kit per reservation. Kit will be mailed to the billing address listed on the hotel reservation. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery.

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