Florida vacation planning? Fort Lauderdale is one of the most visited areas in South Florida. For outdoor enthusiasts, Greater Fort LauderdaleBlue Wave-certified beaches are located on 23 miles. There is also more than 300 miles inland waterways available for sightseeing. The beach resort offers many entertainment options, shopping and dining options.

Access to the area can be made via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This airport offers flights from all points in the United States as well as Canada. The Port Everglades cruise port is also located in the Greater Fort Lauderdale region. It hosts a variety of popular and luxurious cruise lines on an ongoing basis.

Fort Lauderdale offers an affordable vacation package, making it even simpler to plan. These are the highlights “Vacation Like a VIP”For a diverse range of travelers, package offers a variety hotel upgrades and discounts on shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The Vacation Like a VIP package is available at 11 Lauderdale Luxe hotels, including the Diplomat Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Lago Mar Resort and Club, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, Royal Blues Hotel, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, W Fort Lauderdale and the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

This package includes free valet parking, a room upgrade at selected Lauderdale Luxe hotels, and a $25 American Express gift certificate and a $100 resort card that can be used for food, beverage, golf, spa services, water activities, and kid programs (where applicable). There are also options for free valet and a “Savings Passport”You can also get a Summer Savings 2-for-1 Card valued at $200 at the Colonnade Outlets near Sawgrass Mills.

The Vacation Like A VIP Package is available for travel between May 1, 2016 and September 30, 2016. Minimum stay of two nights required. Visit sunny.org/vip for more information.

For additional information about how to make the most of your Florida vacation, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 22-SUNNY or visit www.sunny.org. You also can get the latest information, tips and advice on Florida travel by contacting the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau via social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare and Pinterest: @visitlauderdale.