()Florida may be a destination that is associated with summer and beaches, but Greater Fort Lauderdale extends its relaxing atmosphere into the fall season.

Visitors can save money by booking off-season and enjoy VIP experiences at the destination. This includes discounts on fine dining and outdoor activities.

-Food: Greater Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month returns by popular demand with a brand new name and better dining deals “Crave GFL,”Greater Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month has returned by popular demand, with a new name for the event and better dining deals. “Crave GFL,”The promotion, which will run through September and many restaurants continuing until October 15, highlights the unique fusion of flavors Greater Fort Lauderdale has on offer. This promotion features a series tasting events. More than 45 local restaurants will offer special three-course meals for $37. The promotion celebrates Greater Fort Lauderdale’s unique fusion of flavors. There will be a series of tasting events. More than 45 restaurants in the area offer three-course meals for $37.

“The natural beauty of our seaside community inspires chefs to create meals that are fresh and palate-pleasing,” says Stacy Ritter, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

“Our restaurants and cafes are taking their rightful place not only on the global-cuisine stage, but also among our abundance of visitor attractions,”She adds. For more information, please visit sunny.org/cravegfl for more details.

-Fun – The Vacation Like A VIP Program, which offers packages at a variety of upscale hotels until October 15, allows visitors from Greater Fort Lauderdale to take Everglades airboat rides, visit Sawgrass Recreation Park, Everglades Holiday Park, scuba dive, snorkeling, surfing the FlowRider Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, as well as other water-sport and water-taxi tours.

Visit sunny.org/vipAdditional information is available.

Feeling good? The popular spa promotion in Greater Fort Lauderdale is back until October 15.

During “Spatember,”Specialty services are available for $99 at selected spas throughout the region, many of which will be extended through October 15. The treatments include organic facials, eye treatments, therapeutic manicures and pedicures as well as hot stone massages.

Spatember offers may be a good deal “to find some much deserved ‘me time’ to restore the mind, body, and soul without breaking the bank,” Ms. Ritter says.

Visit sunny.org/spatember for more information.