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A naturally fun, affordable and accessible Florida beach destination
For all the latest details on what's new and exciting in this naturally fun, affordable and accessible Florida beach destination, be sure to check www.VisitHollywoodFL.org. Our online Travel Trade section (www.visithollywoodfl.org/traveltrade/meetings.aspx) features "Pre- and Post-Cruise," "Meeting Planners" and "Getting Here" pages to assist travelers, tour operators and meeting planners. FANTASTIC GETAWAYS AT AMAZING SAVINGS Whether your perfect day is one that's serene or spent on the green, Hollywood's luxury spas and championship golf courses deliver an unforgettable experience at an unbelievable savings through December 15, 2009. Spa Chic Escapes and Great Golf Getaways at amazing savings are just a click away at www.visithollywoodfl.org/hotdeals.aspx. SPA CHIC ESCAPES - Relax, recharge and de-stress for less with Spa Chic hotel packages and $99 treatments designed to soothe both body and mind, at a price that's sure to lift the spirits. Spas offering special $99 treatments are Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, a center of comfort, relaxation, beauty and art in the heart of Downtown Hollywood (954-923-2030); Contour Day Spa, a 20,000-square-foot European-style spa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (954-587-5905); The Spa at the Broadwalk, a charming 2,500-square-foot spa at the Hollywood Beach Marriott (954-874-3197); and The Spa at The Diplomat, a 30,000-square foot facility serving The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa and The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa (954-883-4900). Enjoy a Spa Chic Stay at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, featuring deluxe partial ocean view accommodations with Spa Chic service ($218/night); and The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa's “Westin Simply Renew Spa Package,” featuring a 50-minute spa treatment per person, Welcome Wellness basket, daily continental breakfast and 4 p.m. late checkout ($285 single, $350 double). GREAT GOLF GETAWAYS - Hollywood hotels and championship courses fit golf enthusiasts to a “tee” with these stay-and-play packages available through December 15, 2009: The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa (888-627-7218) offers luxurious guestroom accommodations, one complimentary round of golf per night at the 18-hole Diplomat Golf Course, and complimentary green fees for additional registered guests (up to 3 per room) with a $25 cart fee per person (from $159/night). Sister property The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (866-716-8108), just a short complimentary shuttle ride away, offers a Golf Enthusiast Package with guestroom accommodations featuring The Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® and two rounds of golf per night at the Diplomat Golf Course, which is managed by internationally renowned Troon Golf (from $300/night). Quality Inn & Suites Hollywood Boulevard (877-981-1800) offers a stay-and-play package with the nearby Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, a par-72 course redesigned in 2000 by famed course architect “Gentleman” Joe Lee, that includes overnight accommodations, deluxe continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf and a golf cart (from $149.99). PORT WELCOMES WORLD'S LARGEST SHIP - Port Everglades recently hosted a naming ceremony for the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International's 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas, featuring 16 decks and 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line's new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas: Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. Oasis of the Seas will offer seven-night cruises sailing from Port Everglades every Saturday beginning December 5. The second Oasis-class vessel, Allure of the Seas, is scheduled to begin sailing from Port Everglades every Sunday year-round beginning in Fall 2010. Port Everglades recently expanded a passenger terminal to accommodate these new mega-ships and enable both arriving and departing cruise passengers to go through processing procedures simultaneously. The new 240,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Cruise Terminal 18 opened in early November. Information: www.porteverglades.net/cruising HOSTEL DEBUTS ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH - Boutique hotel company The South Beach Group recently introduced its new concept hotel for single and group travelers, The Hollywood Beach Hotel + Hostel. With combined shared and private rooms, The Hollywood Beach Hotel + Hostel is the chic choice for a fun, safe vacation atmosphere with tons of free amenities and activities at affordable rates. Rooms feature security lockers, kitchenettes and private baths, with a full kitchen, living room, outdoor lounge area and deck at the main house. Free amenities include wireless Internet, cable TV, surfboards, bicycles, pool tables, beach access and onsite parking. Information: www.hollywoodbeachhostel.com ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION OPENING SOON - The Village at Gulfstream Park, South Florida's newest outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination, is set to open February 11, 2010. The Village at Gulfstream Park will feature fashion boutiques, home accessory stores, signature restaurants, outdoor cafés and sophisticated nightclubs. Noteworthy tenants include clothing retailers Fender Rock & Roll Religion, Martier and Vogue Couture; home furnishings stores such as Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm and The Container Store; an eclectic assortment of unique dining and entertainment experiences from around the world, and nightclubs Santanera and Greenhouse, which bring South Beach- and New York-inspired nightlife to South Florida. The Village at Gulfstream Park is located adjacent to the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino on South Federal Highway in neighboring Hallandale Beach. Information: www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com MARRIOTT "TOP CHEF" IS BACK IN HOLLYWOOD - Executive Chef Ron Duprat is back in the kitchen at the Hollywood Beach Marriott following a six-episode run on Top Chef: Las Vegas. Duprat, a native of Haiti whose cooking has been described as a fusion of Caribbean, French and Asian cuisines, was one of 17 lucky "chef'testants" to be selected for the popular culinary competition TV series. Duprat was recently featured in an American Culinary Federation profile, where he discussed his culinary background and his future plans as "top chef" at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, a AAA-four-diamond establishment. Information: 866-306-5453; www.hollywoodbeachmarriott.com BEACHCRUISER SPECIAL AT SUN AND FUN CYCLES - Through December 15, 2009, show your room key from any Hollywood hotel and receive a second hour free on a Beachcruiser rental. Sun and Fun Cycles recently added two new surreys and six new Funcycles to its fleet of bicycles, making it one of the largest, most varied and best-equipped bike shops around. Be sure to ask about the Frequent Renter Program and Birthday Party Packages. Sun and Fun Cycles opens at 9 a.m. daily at Hayes Street and the oceanfront Broadwalk. Information: 954-925-0735 HISTORIC HAMMERSTEIN HOUSE TOUR (every 1st Sunday through May, 1 to 4 p.m.) - The historic Hammerstein house at 1520 Polk Street is shown to the public free of charge by the Hollywood Historical Society. Designed by prominent Hollywood architect Bayard Lukens in 1935 for Vera and Clarence “Ham” Hammerstein, the house is a fine example of the style Lukens called “Tropical Modern.” Information: 954-923-5590; www.hollywoodhistoricalsociety.org UPCOMING EVENTS HOLLYWOOD BEACH CANDY CANE PARADE (Saturday, December 5, 7 to 10 p.m.) - The 54th anniversary of this magical holiday tradition features live entertainment and an award-winning procession with festive floats, high-stepping marching bands, costumed characters and thousands of candy canes tossed to spectators along the parade route down the auto-free oceanfront Broadwalk. Free admission. Information: 954-921-3404; www.everythinghollywood.org GEARING UP FOR A "SUPER" TIME - Hollywood is looking forward to being an integral part of the South Florida community that will host Super Bowl XLIV, the 2010 Pro Bowl, 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, and their pre- and post-game celebrations. With easy accessibility and proximity to Land Shark Stadium in Miami, unique destination highlights and great deals at local hotels, Hollywood is the winning choice for football fans to stay and play in a "super" location. College football fans won't want to miss the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 5. And be sure to catch all your favorite NFL stars on January 31, when the Pro Bowl will be played outside Hawaii for the first time in 30 years. On February 7, the Super Bowl will be back in South Florida for a record-breaking 10th time. The Game Day Fan Plaza will feature entertainment, merchandise, food and beverages before both NFL bowl games. Information: www.southfloridasuperbowl.com NEW BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN HOLLYWOOD Cleopatra's Palace features 20 flavors of hookah, beer and wine, a house DJ and bellydancing contests in an opulent atmosphere at 2032 Hollywood Blvd. Information: 954-926-5995 Exotic Leather Fashions specializes in alligator-skin goods and apparel at 1860 Polk St. Information: 954-894-8003; www.allamericangator.com Hollywood Sabre Fencing Academy offers beginner to advanced sabre and foil classes for ages 8 to adult at 2000 Harrison St. Information: 954-966-1240; www.ilovefencing.com House of Pole Stars dance studio offers "a new Pole Dance experience" at 2039 Harrison St. Information: 954-826-5470; www.houseofpolestars.com I am an Artist paint-your-own-pottery café features food, live music, wine and beer at 2008 Hollywood Blvd. Information: 954-367-6378; www.iamanartistindowntown.com Kilwin's old-fashioned confectionery shop carries premium handmade chocolates, fudge and ice cream at 1907 Hollywood Blvd. Information: 954-367-2872; www.kilwins.com Marketing Matters is an award-winning public relations, marketing and advertising firm with an international client base. Information: 954-925-1511; www.marketingmatters.net Mystic Water Kava Bar is an oasis of serenity featuring the kava drink, a meditation loft, art gallery, library and live music, at 2037 Hollywood Blvd. Information: www.thekavabar.com Pinkghost designer toy store and gallery carries collectible merchandise, limited-edition prints and graphic T-shirts at 1888 Polk St. Information: 954-616-1304; www.pinkghost.net Satoro Restaurant & Lounge serves up Mediterranean cuisine created by celebrity chef Alexander Dziurzynski in a sexy ambiance at 2050 Hollywood Blvd. Information: 954-374-9687 Sweetz Chocolate & Treats Café offers decadent treats, premium chocolates and fine wine pairings at 1940 Harrison St. Information: 954-251-4002; www.sweetzchocolate.com Taboulli Restaurant offers quick-service Middle Eastern specialties such as falafels, kibbes, kebabs, and hummus at 1719 E. Young Circle. Information: 954-922-5115 The Little Bakery makes its own fresh-baked goods as well as bread bowl soups, crepes, wraps and more at 2033 Harrison St. Information: 954-391-8504; www.thelittlebakerysite.com Whiskey Tango All American Bar and Grill is a family-friendly neighborhood sports bar and restaurant offering inexpensive fare at 1903 Hollywood Blvd. Information: 954-925-2555 About Hollywood, Florida
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