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No longer a rowdy spring break mecca, Fort Lauderdale charms sophisticated beach bums with luxury resorts, culinary delights, and a burgeoning cultural scene to complement the year-round outdoor activities.
No longer spring break central, this newly upscale resort town offers everything you require from a beach vacation – sun, sand, surf, and shopping.
$106+: Mediterranean-style Florida resort w/golf, spa & more Hotels.com
$139+: FL Oceanfront Marriott w/spa & up to 50% off Marriott Hotels
$179/nt+: Posh Ft Lauderdale hotel w/king suite upgrade Perfect Escapes
$56+: Florida hotel w/pool & free brkfst near casino The Holiday Park Hotel & Suites
$179/nt+: Ft Lauderdale 4-star King Suite w/ocean view Perfect Escapes
$119/nt+: Fort Lauderdale hotel just steps to the beach Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach
$269/nt+: Ft. Lauderdale beach hotel w/free night & credit Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
$139/nt+: Fall escape at Fort Lauderdale beach hotel w/boats Crowne Plaza Alexandria
$384/nt+: 4-star The Atlantic Hotel Expedia
$67/nt+: Ramada Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port Expedia
$208/nt+: 3-star Riverside Hotel Expedia
$499+: 8-nt romantic St Lucia & St Kitts Caribbean cruise Carnival Cruise Lines
$349+: Caribbean & Cancun 7-night cruise on MSC Poesia MSC
$499+: Caribbean 7-night cruise on Costa Fortuna Costa
$659+: 7-nt cruise to Caribbean w/up to $100 onboard credit Cruise.com
$399+: 13-nt Spain, Italy & Fance transatlantic cruise to FL CruisesOnly
$574+: Great deal on 15-nt transatlantic cruise from Savona Cruise.com
$294+: Cheap deals on 7-nt Eastern Caribbean winter cruise Cruise.com
$334+: Cheap 7-nt winter cruise to Western Caribbean cities Cruise.com
$686+: 4-nt stay in spectacular Riu Palace in Negril w/air BeachDestinations.com
$430+: Iberostar Tucan Riviera Maya all-inc 4-nt stay w/air BeachDestinations.com
$327+: Ft Lauderdale 3-nt hotel+flight deal w/rooftop pool Sheraton Suites Plantation
$320+: Orlando 4-nt escapes with airfare & hotel Travelocity
$307+: Ramada Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port Expedia
$316+: 4-star Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Expedia
$322+: La Quinta Inn & Suites Sunrise at Sawgrass Mills Expedia
