Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel

If you are seeking elegant and comfortable accommodations in Key West with reasonable rates, Beachside’s personal service and resort style amenities are second to none. Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel sets a new standard for elegant island living with the boutique style hospitality of a private B&B while offering all of the amenities of an upscale resort on their seven-acre property.

With a private beach, fine dining restaurant, Tavern N Town and posh poolside bar, Blue Bar.  Designed with a sophisticated ambiance by award-winning architect Thomas E. Pope. Tasteful décor features chic natural tones with sea accents. Your Key West accommodations include comfortable rooms or spread out in a one, two and three-bedroom residential Key West suite.

Shuttle service to downtown Key West is provided daily on an hourly basis and transports you to local destinations such as the Key West Golf Resort, marinas with boats for charter and Duval Street.

Marriott Key West Beachside also offers in-room dining, valet parking, a fully-equipped business center, fitness facility and free wired Internet. Complimentary WiFi is provided at the private poolside cabanas.

With lots of travel deals on offer, here are 2 of my favorites…

All Inclusive Key West Package includes delicious breakfast buffet for your entire group daily & $50 dinner credit daily in Tavern N Town Restaurant + Two drinks per day. 2 Night Minimum Stay required.

Romance/Honeymoon Package

• Amenity of Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

• One 50 minute Couples Massage (3 Night Minimum Stay required)

Call toll free today 866.679.5490 or click here to view more specials and book online.

Surfcomber Miami, South Beach

Batter’s up baseball fans! Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami, South Beach is gearing up for the start of the 2012 baseball season by offering an exclusive and exciting package to fans everywhere. Surfcomber, located in the heart of South Beach, is serving up the Baseball for All Package, providing fans with great perks and offerings during this year’s baseball season.

With rates starting at $269 per night, fans can book the Baseball for All Package and enjoy the following:

• A bucket of 6 beers upon arrival
• One (1) full-day use of a pool cabana
• Complimentary valet parking

While taking advantage of Surfcomber’s Baseball for All Package, experience the other exceptional amenities available at the hotel including Kimpton’s signature hosted wine hour starting at 5 p.m. every evening.

Additional amenities include direct beach access; a heated outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs, day beds and cabanas; in-room and poolside spa services; and complimentary wireless internet access when we become a member of Kimpton In Touch. The program is free to join.

Enjoy dining at Lantao Kitchen + Cocktails, a Kimpton restaurant, which is an ode to Southeast Asian cuisine served in a casual and sophisticated atmosphere. Adjacent to Surfcomber Hotel and inspired by the street foods of Southeast Asia, the high-style, effortlessly chic restaurant and lounge creates a dynamic and delicious new destination on South Beach with a taste of Hong Kong and beyond.

Furthermore at Surfcomber we can take advantage of the surrounding areas of South Beach, which offer world class nightlife, incredible shopping and eye-catching architecture in the famous Art Deco District.

Surfcomber recently completed a top-to-bottom renovation and one of the newest properties under the management Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, as of December 1, 2011. Surfcomber encompasses Kimpton’s signature service and whimsical spirit and offers guests a stylish and playful escape within a trilogy of sun, surf, and sand.

Surfcomber’s Baseball for All package is available now for booking and travel through October 3, 2012. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For more information on Surfcomber and/or reservations, please call (800) 994.6103 or visit www.surfcomber.com and use the booking code GSLAM.

To stay up-to-date on the latest news and travel deals, become a fan of the Surfcomber Facebook page or follow on Twitter @KimptonInFL.

ABOUT SURFCOMBER MIAMI, SOUTH BEACH

Managed by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Surfcomber sits on the Atlantic Ocean’s edge along 200 feet of oceanfront property in the heart of the Art Deco District in South Beach on historic Collins Avenue. With direct beach access, this newly and fully renovated hotel offers visitors to this fashionable destination a distinctively relaxed, yet worldly guest experience within a “backyard bliss” design-driven environment. The hotel’s 186 guestrooms feature luxurious bed linens and bath products by European fashion designer, Etro. Guests of the new Surfcomber will enjoy a diverse mix of dining and lounge options including Lantao Kitchen + Cocktails, and Lantao Social Club, an ode to Southeast Asian cuisine served in a casual and sexy atmosphere. Surfcomber’s signature pool/beach experience includes the hotel’s expansive outdoor deck with heated pool, 12 well-appointed cabanas, and beach activities such as paddle boarding and volleyball. Surfcomber’s meeting and event space can accommodate intimate poolside weddings and events, small meetings for up to 70 people, and meetings on the beach. Additional guest services and amenities include 24-hour room service, 24-hour on-site business center, fitness center, mind and body experiences with in-room and beachside massages. Additionally, Kimpton guest programs at Surfcomber include Forgot It? We’ve Got It!, creative mini bars, complimentary Wi-Fi for Kimpton In Touch members, complimentary morning coffee and tea service in the living room, hosted evening wine hour daily, and health-minded wellness options and healthy in-room dining menu, bikes, and complimentary on-demand yoga, Pilates and meditation channels, with yoga bag filled with accessories for use during guest stay. For more information or to book a stay visit www.surfcomber.com or call (800) 994-6101.  Become a “friend” of Surfcomber Miami, South Beach on Facebook at www.facebook.com/surfcomberhotel and follow us on Twitter @KimptonInFL.  Surfcomber Miami, South Beach is located at 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami, Florida.

ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. In 1981 Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through authentic and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and embodying a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, Kimpton restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton was recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Best Company to Work for in 2012.  The company operates more than 50 hotels and more than 50 restaurants in 23 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale

It seems that good things always come in threes. Trilogies are the most thrilling reads; there were three wise men; and long weekends (three-days-off from work) tend to be unforgettable. And now, at Ft. Lauderdale’s Riverside Hotel, three is company as the historic property launches its “Stay More, Save More” summer savings package on Memorial Day weekend, where the third night’s a charm with 30-percent savings.

As the only hotel located on the prestigious Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel’s “Stay More, Save More” offer, which is open to book beginning May 17, is available for travel on May 23 through September 30. Featuring a starting rate of $149 per night before discounts, the offer features the following opportunities for “threedom.”

• Stay one night, save 10%
• Stay two nights, save 20%
• Stay three nights, save 30%

Other guest perks include:

• Save 25% off Echo Salon
• Save 20% off dinner at Indigo restaurant
  • Buy 1 ice cream at Kilwin’s, get 1 free
  • 50% off Beer, Wine or Cocktails at Golden Lyon Pub

Visitors can also enjoy the 2012 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, a three-day event which kicks off on Memorial Day weekend on the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale. The highest-paid and most-attended tour in the country, The Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series is a multi-stop series across the United States that will showcase elite pro beach volleyball talent who will play in world-class stadiums for prize money and the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series honors.  Every event is FREE for the public. The Ft. Lauderdale open will take place Friday, May 25 – Sunday, May 27 at 1140 Seabreeze Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316.

Capitalizing on this three-themed celebration is as easy as one, two three! 1. Call 1-800-325-3280. 2. Ask for the “Stay More & Save More” package. 3. Visit online for additional details.

The offer is valid on travel through September 30. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Offer applies to new bookings only and is subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Hotel cancellation policies apply. 

About the Riverside Hotel:
The historic Riverside Hotel, currently celebrating its 75^th anniversary, is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, as the only hotel on the city’s prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. Opened in 1936 by the Wells family, who also developed the Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel is both luxurious and laidback, mixing Caribbean style with old Florida charm. The 12-story property features 214 guestrooms inclusive of 6 suites accentuated by Tommy Bahama®-styled design elements, vintage décor, as well as the most discriminating detail - sweeping views overlooking the city skyline, Atlantic Ocean and New River. Amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool; a fitness room; complimentary wireless internet; a marina with boat dockage space, accommodating vessels up to 150 ft.; more than 11,000 sq. ft. of indoor banquet/meeting facilities; and outdoor catering venues ranging from 800 sq. ft. – 20,600 sq. ft. The hotel also houses several dining options including Preston’s Wine & Martini Lounge located in the main lobby, the Golden Lyon Vintage Pub, and Indigo, a neighborhood restaurant where patrons can choose to sit within its comfortable dining room or dine al fresco along Las Olas Boulevard. Guests of the Riverside Hotel can now earn Stash Hotel Rewards points. It is also a pet friendly hotel. The Riverside Hotel is located at 620 East Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Broward County Convention Center, Port Everglades and the sandy white beaches of Fort Lauderdale. For additional information and booking please visit www.riversidehotel.com.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. They invite you to enter a world where you are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax – however you define your perfect day. A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus – a stage where everyone plays their unique part.

 
Enjoy the 5th Night on Fontainebleau + $100 hotel credit

Delight in a winter playground where you are free to play, shop, dine, spa, or simply relax – however you define a perfect day. Soak up the Miami Beach weather and surrender to the warmth of the sun with a poolscape featuring ten unique pools and the Atlantic Ocean’s gently crashing waves.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
5th night compliments of Fontainebleau
$100 hotel credit to be used towards onsite amenities including dining, spa treatments, shopping or anything Fontainebleau. Offer valid for five night stays or longer, now through September 30, 2012.

A revered Miami Beach landmark for more than 50 years set on 22 oceanfront acres, Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 1,504 new guestrooms and suites outfitted with iMacs; 11 restaurants and lounges, most notably Gotham Steak, Scarpetta and Hakkasan; two dynamic nightlife venues; the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa with mineral-rich water therapies and co-ed swimming pools don’t miss the Monthly Spa Specials; and a dramatic oceanfront pool-scape.  For general information or accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit www.fontainebleau.com or call 1.866.940.4512. 

Gaylord Hotels Birthday Celebration

Gaylord Hotels invites families to make memories that will last a lifetime with The DreamWorks Experience Birthday Celebration – a first-of-its-kind birthday package featuring beloved characters from such DreamWorks Animation films as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda or Madagascar.

Available on weekends now through May 20th, 2012, and then seven days a week from May 25 – Sept. 3, 2012, the overnight package is jam-packed with interactive activities and festivities in some of the most majestic resort settings in the country. Guests choose from four popular destinations – just outside of Washington, D.C. in National Harbor, Md.; Nashville, Tenn.; Kissimmee, Fla. near Orlando; and just outside Dallas, Texas in Grapevine.

Starting at $999* for a one-night party package, The DreamWorks Experience Birthday Celebration includes:    

        One night accommodations at Gaylord Hotels resort for a family of up to four (4)
        DreamWorks themed in-room breakfast for a family of up to four (4)
        1.5 hour DreamWorks themed birthday party for birthday child and up to six (6)
        additional children/friends to include:

               Exclusive t-shirt for the birthday boy/girl
               Themed character cake of your choice and party favors
               Birthday Punch
               Ice Cream
               Pizza

               Appearance of one DreamWorks character of your choice:
               Shrek, Ogress, Fiona, Puss in Boots, Po, Alex, or King Julien.
               (Or, Gloria or Mort at Gaylord National, Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Texan.)

        Puss In Boots “Quest for the Magic Beans” Scavenger Hunt
        Photograph with character (one per child) in souvenir birthday photo folder
        Complimentary valet parking for all guests
        Birthday party host
        Resort fee

Each of the four resorts offers a variety of suggested add-on activities to enhance the fun, ranging from kids’ spa packages, karaoke, arcade time, balloon artists, face painters, photo packages and more. The party may also be customized with a variety of options, including:

        Additional children may attend the party for just $59.99 per child plus tax
        Additional DreamWorks character(s) may be added to the party for $150 per character plus tax;
        or Madagascar’s popular penguins Private & Skipper are $250
        Additional room only available at prevailing rates; breakfast not included.

The DreamWorks Experience Birthday Celebration is the latest offering in Gaylord Hotels’ line-up of exciting all-NEW 2012 DreamWorks Experience packages, featuring the interactive, meet and greet experiences with DreamWorks characters that family have come to enjoy.

Visit online to learn more, or to book a birthday package, call 1 (800) 723-7908 (online booking is not available for this package).

About Gaylord Hotels®
Gaylord Hotels® is a collection of four upscale, resorts which afford endless opportunities for leisure travelers and conventioneers. The hotel company’s hallmark – “everything in one place” – provides vacationers with diverse dining options, quality spa and fitness center services, top-notch entertainment, on-site shopping and endless activities – all within each resort. Gaylord Hotels is a pioneer in the hotel and convention industry with properties in the nation’s most desirable destinations. Gaylord Hotels include Gaylord Opryland® in Nashville, Tennessee; Gaylord Palms® in Kissimmee, Florida near Orlando; and Gaylord Texan® on Lake Grapevine near Dallas, Texas, and Gaylord National® on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland. Gaylord Hotels is owned and operated by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, please visit: http://www.GaylordHotels.com.

*Per room, per night, plus tax, (Osceola County Assessment Fee for Gaylord Palms) for traditional (Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord National) /Texas/Florida-view accommodations for family of up to four (4). Atrium Garden upgrades and suite upgrades may be available for an additional fee. Birthday party time must be reserved in advance. Cancellation fees may apply if notice is received within 48 hours of birthday party celebration. Limited availability and subject to blackout dates. Other restrictions may apply.

Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and all related characters and properties © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.