GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjoy all the perks of being a celebrity with Greater Fort Lauderdale's exclusive package sure to pull off all the 'red carpet' stops without any velvet ropes or inflated costs. The Lauderdale Luxe Collection features a signature 'Vacation Like A VIP' package providing guests a high roller experience.

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Begin the morning at The Atlantic Resort & Spa with a brioche royal French toast on the veranda overlooking the ocean. De-stress with a seashell therapy massage followed by some me-time at the secluded spa pool deck at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Lunch at Lago Mar Resort and Club, where elegant Old Florida charm meets casual chic. Wind down the day by selecting a vintage wine from the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale's 5,000 bottle wine vault available for sommelier-hosted wine tastings. Arrange to have a cozy and romantic dinner at the Secret Garden at the Pillars Hotel overlooking the Intracoastal. Finish off the evening at Whiskey Blue, the W Fort Lauderdale's late night lounge of choice. All of this without a hefty price tag. 

Spearheaded by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the 'Vacation Like A VIP' package, exclusively offers guests staying at one of the upscale hotel properties within the Lauderdale Luxe Collection a room upgrade, complimentary valet parking, $25 American Express gift card and $100 resort credit to be applied to spa, golf, food & beverage, pool/beach cabana, water activities or kids programs. In addition, guests receive a Super Summer Savings 2-for-1 card valued at $200 with more than 30 options including watersports, nature activities, boating, local museums, golf and spa treatments. The package is valid June 1 through October 15 with a two-night minimum stay.

The Lauderdale Luxe Collection includes 13 properties that share the attributes of high-end amenities, full-service restaurant and on-premises spa or dedicated/contracted services.  Membership in the Lauderdale Luxe Collection is by invitation only, and many of the properties included are either new or have recently been updated.  

"Travelers will appreciate the royal treatment at any one of our Lauderdale Luxe hotels, their own way, at their own pace, with style and prestige, and at a price that won't tug at the purse strings," said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

Guests can stay in a luxuriously spacious suite at The Atlantic Resort & Spa, appropriately named for its breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and pristine beaches, or float in the oceanfront infinity pool and sip tropical drinks at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Families will enjoy the expansive private beaches and array of recreational activities at either Lago Mar Resort and Club or the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Those looking for the trendiest hotel in the U.S. can explore the new W Fort Lauderdale (according to TripAdvisor). Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa or at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa with its Red Door Lifestyle Spa Elizabeth Arden and the championship Bonaventure Country Club golf courses.

The Lauderdale Luxe Collection also boasts the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, with spacious, all-suite accommodations, and the newly renovated Westin Beach Resort & Spa, featuring a new Heavenly Spa. The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is a top choice for Intracoastal views with mega-yachts sailing by. Gamers can put on their poker face at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood with exciting day and night life. For an intimate, home-away-from-home experience, the choices include the newly updated, boutique Pillars Hotel, or the new Royal Palms Resort and Spa, the largest luxury gay resort in the U.S.

Guests can enjoy luxury options ranging from fine dining to shopping the Galleria Mall or Las Olas Boulevard's "style mile" of boutiques to high-end designer Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. Whether high-energy or low-key, Greater Fort Lauderdale serves up a getaway with a splash of cache.

For more details on the 'Vacation Like A VIP' package, visit www.sunny.org/vip. For more information on Greater Fort Lauderdale, visit www.sunny.org. 

About Greater Fort Lauderdale

The new Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, "beach chic" destination offering more than 33,000 lodging accommodations at a variety of hotels, resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings, plus new high-end, luxury resorts and more to come. Nearly 11 million annual visitors enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches and eight charming beach communities, 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal to the Everglades, more than 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.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau can also be followed on Twitter @visitlauderdale and on Facebook.  

SOURCE Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau