Ft. Lauderdale Hotels Offer Dog Package Celebrating Marley and Me

If you’re a Marley & Me fan, you probably already know that the movie, like the book, is set in sunny Fort Lauderdale, home to the author and former Sun-Sentinel columnist John Grogan.

Fort Lauderdale is celebrating the movie with a new “Every Dog Gets Its Day Vacay” package.

From December 25 until January 25, if you book a Ft. Lauderdale trip for travel in 2009 at a participating pet-friendly property, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Marley & Me.

• The oceanfront hotel Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa offers 244 luxury guest rooms situated on beautiful Deerfield Beach. Furry guests can sit back and relax or take a stroll with their owners on this Blue Wave Beach or walk through their tropical gardens. (954) 426-0478

• At Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale – 17th Street, pets receive the star treatment complete with special suites on the second floor that feature tile floors in case of muddy paws. Upon check-in, guests and their pet will receive a welcome amenity that includes treats and toys, as well as a door hanger indicating there is a pet in the suite. (954) 527-2700

• Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club has designated guestrooms for pets available with all-tile floors, as well as in-room amenities such as pet beds, food and water bowls and a small menu. The hotel’s concierge can also help identify local boarding and veterinary facilities. (954) 463-4000
• The Marriott Fort Lauderdale North is located in the Cypress Creek Florida Nature Preserve, perfect for a long walk with man’s best friend. When traveling with a furry companion, pets receive complimentary doggie treats upon check-in and for the owners, 10% off on a dinner for two at the Blue Fire Grille, located in the hotel. (954) 771-0440

• The Ocean Manor welcomes all animals 15 pounds and under, and furry guests will certainly feel like VIPs (Very Important Pets) when staying in one of the manor’s sophisticated penthouse suites, created to be mini-mansions in the sky with panoramic scenes of the resort’s private beach. (954) 566-7500

• The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, located steps from Fort Lauderdale beach, features 192 elegant guestrooms and suites with ocean and Intracoastal Waterway views and welcomes dogs 25 pounds or less. (954) 465-2300

• Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel – Fort Lauderdale welcomes dogs 25 pound or less. Doggie guests get their very own dreamy bed and welcome biscuit. (954) 920-3500

• The Staybridge Suites is a cozy escape for guests and their pooches offering three spacious suite accommodations: studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. (954) 622-5009

• Fort Lauderdale’s Blue Dolphin Inn Resort Hotel is a picturesque all men’s beach resort offering pet-friendly accommodations facing the beach. The Blue Dolphin is great destination for four-legged friends, with spacious rooms and a pet-friendly staff. (954) 565-8437

• The Elysium Resort is the largest gay men’s resorts in Fort Lauderdale, located just steps from the beach. The resort accommodates all pets with spacious studios and cozy suites, plus beautiful outdoor grounds for pets and owners to roam. (954) 564-9601

• The Liberty Suites, a gay-friendly resort, has featured a “Pets Always Welcome” program for over a decade. The program invites pets along with their well behaved owners to stay with them. The Garden Suites were specifically designed for guests traveling with pets. For the “Every Dog Gets It’s Day Vacay,” the hotel will waive its pet fee for one pet until January 31, 2009. (954) 927-0090

• The City of Hollywood is offering a fetching deal for two-legged or four-legged travelers. From now through January 30, book a Hollywood hotel online and receive a complimentary copy of Marley & Me.

For More Information:

• contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 22-SUNNY
• visit www.sunny.org
• visit www.sunny.org/marleyandme for a complete list of film locations as well as pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, boutiques and parks.

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