Fort Lauderdale Launches Specials for Snowbirds in Summer

Image: PHOTO: Pool at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. (Photo via Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort)
Image: PHOTO: Pool at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. (Photo via Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort)
Catherine Maisonneuve
by Catherine Maisonneuve
Last updated: 8:02 AM ET, Thu May 30, 2019

The Greater Fort Lauderdale region has long been a favorite of Canadian snowbirds traveling to Florida. The destination wants to attract more visitors during this period is launching a series of promotions aimed specifically at this clientele.

Summer is an equally attractive time to visit the so-called Sun State, especially since the destination offers tempting offers and VIP hotel packages in top-class and beautiful establishments. promotions on the most popular attractions of the destination.

The "VIP Vacations" promotion and the "2 for 1 Summer Savings" program are valid until September 30, 2019, and prices for hotel stays start from US $ 159 (CAN $ 214).

"With our summer programs, our Canadian visitors can discover a new opportunity to experience the ultimate VIP experience with our discounted Resort Collection hotels and by visiting 40 attractions for two at half price," said Stacy Ritter, president and CEO. General Manager of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Tourism Office.

The Regional Tourism Board's "Summer Savings 2 for 1" promotion offers more than 40 BOGO specials (buy one, get one), both in terms of onshore and nautical activities. Visitors will enjoy a variety of activities including cruises, diving, nature tours, shopping, water sports, spa treatments and dinner at restaurants.

On the menu: Everglades hydrofoil tours with Billie Swamp Safari, Sawgrass leisure park, Everglades vacation park, FlowRider surf at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, scuba diving, snorkelling sailing, water taxi tours, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, surfing, fishing and much more.

Attractions include: Butterfly World with more than 20,000 live butterflies, museums and historic sites, including Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale History, Museum Young At Art, the NSU Museum, the Arts and Culture / Hollywood Center, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and the historic Stranahan House.

The "VIP Vacations" package is offered exclusively at the Resort Collection establishments of the destination.

Participating hotels include the Bonaventure Resort & Spa, the Costa Hollywood Beach Resort, the Diplomat Beach Resort, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Beach Harbor Resort & Spa, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, W Fort Lauderdale and Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

The "VIP Vacations" package includes:

Hotel rates starting from US $ 159 per night, based on a minimum stay of two nights, depending on the property and availability;

Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)

$ 100 credit for restaurants, spas, pool / beach, water activities and children's programs;

Free valet parking

Summer savings cards with offers 2 for 1;

Free access to the luxury Sawgrass Mills Colonnade Outlet Lounge with amenities such as welcome refreshments, deluxe concierge service, free valet parking and more.

For more details on these promotions, visit sunny.org/summer.

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Catherine Maisonneuve

Catherine Maisonneuve

Directrice éditoriale, TravelPulse Québec

Directrice éditoriale, TravelPulse QuébecCatherine Maisonneuve est une journaliste indépendante spécialisée en voyage et art de vivre. On peut également la lire dans plusieurs magazines de voyage et art de vivre, notamment La Presse, Elle Québec, le Magazine Véro, AFAR, Noovo. Elle a également collaboré au Magazine Voyager et à Tourisme Plus, une publication spécialisée s'adressant aux professionnels de l'industrie du voyage pendant trois ans. Elle est directrice éditoriale pour le Québec de TravelPulse depuis 2020.

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