Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Vacations

Hip, trendy beachfront hotel offering resort-style service and feelFeaturing the signature "Whatever/Whenever" service and breathtaking views of the ocean from the public spaces and rooms, the W Fort Lauderdale offers a hip and sophisticated experience right on the beach. Perfect for leisure and business travelers, the hotel has spa and fitness facilities, a large business center and function space, including a 300-person capacity grand ballroom. From the relaxed atmosphere of the Living Room Lounge to the pulsating beat and dance floor of the Whiskey Blue nightclub, the W Fort Lauderdale has something for everyone. 3 Reasons To Stay: Four-acre site located directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach, close to dining and entertainment venues and the downtown area Bliss Spa features a wide range of treatments, SWEAT Fitness Center, two infinity swimming pools and outdoor hot tub Multiple dining and drinking options, including chic Steak 954, the W Cafe and the hip Whiskey Blue nightclub W Fort Lauderdale RoomsThe W Fort Lauderdale has 517 rooms and suites in a variety of sizes, ranging from 400 square feet to over 3,600 square feet in the extreme wow suite. They all feature fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale Beach or the Intracoastal Waterway, and many rooms and suites also have private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. All levels of accommodation have a modern, contemporary decor featuring clean lines and comfortable furnishings, including the signature W Bed and oversized desk. Guest rooms and suites are all equipped with a 32-inch (or larger) LCD television with CD/DVD player, an iPod docking station and high-speed wireless Internet access (fees apply). They also feature en suite bathrooms with shower/tub, a magnifying makeup mirror and complimentary Bliss Spa bath amenities. The W Fort Lauderdale is a pet-friendly facility (fees apply) and 24-hour room service is available. Things To Do: Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (0.5 mi/0.8 km) Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (1.1 mi/1.8 km) Jungle Queen Riverboat (1.2 mi/1.9 km) Las Olas Boulevard (shopping) (1.5 mi/2.4 km) Broward County Convention Center (2.3 mi/3.7 km) Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art (2.4 mi/3.9 km) Broward Center for the Performing Arts (2.8 mi/4.5 km) Seminole Casino Hollywood (8.8 mi/14.1 km) Sawgrass Mills Mall (13 mi/20.9 km) Policies and fees Guests must be 21 years or older and provide photo identification in order to reserve and check into a room.

A full resort experience in a wonderland of water The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale boasts an enviable location between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Regardless of room location, guests unwind in luxury thanks to amenities like dual showerheads and ocean-inspired décor. Start the day with a Starbucks coffee, order a cocktail poolside in the afternoon, book a facial and finish the night with a big juicy steak at Shula's on the Beach. Highlights AAA Four Diamond Award recipientContemporary rooms with sweeping city, ocean or Intracoastal Waterway viewsFitness center with Life Fitness and Precor machinesDaily kids program for children 4-12 (fees apply)Luxury spa and heated outdoor pool Rooms The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale takes a less-is-more approach to décor. From traditional rooms to presidential suites, a clean contemporary look pervades, with stylish elements like sleek furniture, silky textiles and high-end finishes driving the aesthetic. A peaceful palette of periwinkle and jade takes inspiration from the aquatic surroundings. Guests find comfort in luxurious amenities like dual showerheads, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, plush down comforters and Heavenly Beds. Standards cover Wi-Fi access and a refreshment center that is replenished daily. Dining The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale manages both casual and upscale dining. In addition to Starbucks and Waves Pool Bar and Grill, the property fires up prime steak and fresh seafood at Shula's on the Beach in a dining room worthy of a special occasion. Diners can also take their meals by the waterfront. Recreation An outdoor heated pool located on the mezzanine tempts guests to enjoy views of the Atlantic year-round. For the ultimate lounging experience, sunbathers order cocktails and light bites from the poolside bar and grill.   The 24-hours WestinWORKOUT Gym keeps the heart rate pumping on Life Fitness and Precor treadmills, elliptical trainers, step machines and stationary bikes. Afterward, hit Heavenly Spa by Westin for a nurturing massage, facial, nail or body treatment.   Parents take full advantage of the Westin Kids Club, a daily program for children 4-12 that covers healthy meals and snacks plus engaging arts and crafts and electronic and board games. Fees apply for full- and half-day options. Transportation Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (4.6 mi/7.5 km)Miami International Airport (25.7 mi/41.4 km) Attractions Broward County Convention Center (2.3 mi/3.7 km)Las Olas Riverfront (2.6 mi/4.2 km)Port Everglades (5.9 mi/9.5 km)Sun Life Stadium (14.4 mi/23.2 km)Port of Miami (24.7 mi/39.8 km) Business 32,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a 5,536-square-foot rooftop deckCateringVideoconferencingHigh-speed Internet access

Fort Lauderdale hotel between the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway Next to posh Los Olas Boulevard and tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach satisfies both leisure and business travelers. The 12-floor, 261-room hotel merges tropical and modern design elements in rooms, while an oceanfront pool and tiki bar prime guests for relaxation.  Even from the fitness center, which is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows, patrons can fall into full resort mode. HighlightsIntimate Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel next to Las Olas BoulevardBreathtaking views of the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway from the oceanfront pool and floor-to-ceiling windowsBlue Water Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinnerFree Wi-FiBusiness center with Internet access and printers Rooms Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the best asset in the rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach: views of the Intracoastal Waterway and ocean. A cheerful palette of limes, reds, blues and yellows enhances the airy feel of the space, which includes free Wi-Fi, ergonomic chair and work chair, plus marble bathrooms and pillow-top mattresses. Dining Blue Water Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, is tailor-made for business lunches and upscale casual dining, while Seabreeze Poolside Bar provides the best tables in the house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Recreation An ample sundeck lined with patio tables and cabanas gives way to the outdoor pool, which also boasts its own bar. Guests at the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach zap away stress in the glassed-in fitness center equipped with elliptical machines, treadmills, exercise balls and weights. Transportation Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (4.2mi/6.8 km)Miami International Airport (25.1 mi/40.3 km) Attractions Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (1.2 mi/2 km)Broward County Convention Center (1.7 mi/2.7 km)Las Olas Riverfront (2.5 mi/4 km)Museum of Discovery and Science (2.7 mi/4.3 km)Port Everglades (7.3 mi/11.8 km)Butterfly World (11.2 mi/18 km)Sun Life Stadium (13.8 mi/22.2 km)Port of Miami (24 mi/38.7 km) Business 1,412 square feet of event space, including two meeting roomsBusiness centerCopy, fax, messenger and shipping servicesNotary public

Contemporary style and intimate sophistication on Florida's Gold Coast Located directly on the beach, the Atlantic Hotel prides itself on offering guests a warmer, more intimate experience than can be found at some of the larger Fort Lauderdale hotels. There is easy access to a wide assortment of nearby boutiques, galleries and nightlife venues. Overlooking 23 miles of Florida coastline, the hotel features the exclusive European-style Spa Atlantic, which features eight private treatment rooms and full massage and beauty services. The Atlantic Hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. 3 Reasons To Stay: Lovely beachfront location just three miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, close to shopping, dining and entertainment venues Business center with 1,160 square feet of meeting space and complimentary Wi-Fi, large fitness center and heated outdoor pool Elegant dining at East End Brasserie, featuring an oceanfront location and European cuisine The Atlantic Hotel RoomsGuests at the Atlantic Hotel in Fort Lauderdale have 124 spacious guest rooms and suites to choose from, ranging in size from the approximately 600-square-foot deluxe rooms to a staggering 3,500 square feet in the largest of the penthouse suites. All rooms and suites feature a modern and sophisticated décor, including dark word furniture contrasting with cream colored fabrics and light walls. All the accommodations have spacious private balconies looking out over either the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. Guest rooms and suites at the Atlantic Hotel all feature a fully equipped kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop and microwave, flat-screen HD cable television, a Bose CD Wave radio, minibar and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. The spacious en suite marble bathrooms each feature a double vanity and complimentary Molton Brown designer bath amenities, while the bathrooms in some of the suites are fitted with an oversized Jacuzzi tub. Room service is available in all guest rooms and suites, 24 hours a day. Things To Do: Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (0.3 mi/0.5 km) Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (1 mi/1.6 km) Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (1 mi/1.6 km) Las Olas Blvd (shopping) (1.6 mi/2.6 km) Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art (2.4 mi/3.9 km) Broward County Center for the Performing Arts (2.9 mi/4.7 km) Seminole Casino Hollywood (8.9 mi/14.3 km) Sawgrass Mills Mall (13.2 mi/21.2 km)

Sixteen acres of waterfront luxury and a full menu of resort activitiesThe Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa captivates with 16 acres of private waterfront real estate and a well-rounded menu of resort activities. With several restaurants offering ocean views, a sizeable spa and Surf Club kids program with a wave simulator, the hotel covers all bases. The property caters to travelers who plan to stay onsite for most of the time. And why not? The free-form pool and water activities--from parasailing to ocean kayaking--make it tough to stray. HighlightsPrivate beachfront luxury hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport20,000-square-foot spa offering facials, massage, nail and body treatmentsThe Surf Club kids program showcases a Hawaiian Surf Simulator and theaterMultiple restaurants and bars, plus StarbucksOceanfront Terrace with cabanas and fire pit   RoomsImmaculate rooms show sophistication and glorious views of the Intracoastal Waterway or private beach and Atlantic via furnished balconies. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa guests sleep atop pristine white cotton of the luxurious pillow-clad Revive bedding exclusive to the chain. The oceanfront setting influences other design choices, from the tropical palette of gold, mango sand and turquoise to the granite counter tops on the TV cabinet. Wi-Fi service is available for an additional fee. SpaGuests in the mood for pampering escape to the spa, which spoils men and women with ocean views and signature services such as Harbor Beach signature seashell therapy (which uses real seashells to release muscle tension) and citrus body glow. DiningThe three restaurants at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa indulge diners with oceanfront vistas. Whether the taste is for fresh-baked bread and succulent entrees at 3030 Ocean or handcrafted cocktails and Cuban sandwiches at Sea Level, the hotel serves tasty dishes with a side of ambiance. RecreationThe Oceanfront Terrace at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa sets the scene for lounging and socializing with cozy alcoves, private cabanas and fire pits set amid lush landscaping. Closer to the beach, a sparkling, lagoon-style pool beckons during lazy days and a new Hawaiian Surf Simulator excites the kids. One to four children can ride the waves at once.   The Surf Club--open to kids ages 5 to 12 for a fee--also teases with a theater tricked out with a 65-inch plasma TV, stadium seats and oversized beanbag chairs. For more adventures, tykes can borrow underwater cameras, make crafts or hit the Mac computers and xBox 360s in the media room.   Adult play takes form in the up-to-date fitness center, multiple tennis courts and water sports that can be arranged by Aloha, a business specializing in parasailing, ocean kayaking, speed boating and wave running. TransportationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (3.7 mi/5.9 km)Miami International Airport (24.3 mi/39.2 km)AttractionsBroward County Convention Center (1.2 mi/1.9 km)Port Everglades (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (2 mi/3.2 km)Las Olas Riverfront (2.6 mi/4.2 km)Butterfly World (11.1 mi/19.1 km)Sun Life Stadium (13.2 mi/21.2 km) Business 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function spaceGreen Meeting program to reduce companies' carbon footprint with recycled paper products and pens, recyclable lunch boxes and organic flowers upon request

An enticing marina and glistening three-pool oasis Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort Spa and Marina towers over its crown jewel: a 127-slip marina and Aquatic Center, where guests can dock their yachts, rent water sports equipment or take a leisurely ride along the Intracoastal Waterway. Inside, visitors lap in the luxury of elegant rooms, dine at multiple restaurants or get pampered at the spa. A three-pool oasis finishes off the resort feel. Private balconies or patios with water or garden viewsSpa 66 European health and fitness spa A 127-slip marinaThree pools and an aquatic centerWater taxi to beach and local restaurants and clubs RoomsHyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort Spa and Marina guests have a number of rooms from which to choose with varying views of the marina or gardens. Traditional wood furniture lends comfort and casual appeal, while modern conveniences like flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet access allow visitors to stay connected. Standard amenities include Portico bath products, a work desk and queen or king beds covered by fluffy down comforters and pillow-top mattresses. Guests with allergies can also request hypoallergenic rooms that have been thoroughly sterilized for irritants. DiningA bounty of restaurants abounds at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort Spa and Marina. Among the favorites: Grille 66 & Bar, a prime steakhouse and Pelican Landing (located in Pier 66), which dishes up Citrus Ceviche with a side of Intracoastal Waterway views. For fruity drinks and light bites by the three-pool oasis, sunbathers order from Orchids Pool Bar. Recreation A 127-slip marina beckons guests to park their yachts, enjoy dining aboard their vessels via the room service from the hotel or take leisurely cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway. A full-time staff and 24-hour security team provides that extra TLC. Club Nautico also manages an Aquatic Center where Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort Spa and Marina guests can rent boats, kayaks, scuba gear, parasailing equipment and more. Back at the hotel, pamper from head-to-toe at Spa 66, which offers a full menu of hair, nail, facial and massage services. A true oasis, the spa sets the scene for serenity thanks to a 40-person hydrotherapy pool and lush gardens next to the entrance. TransportationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (0.2 mi/0.4 km)Miami International Airport (23.2 mi/37.3 km) AttractionsPort Everglades (0.2 mi/0.3 km)Broward County Convention Center (0.4 mi/0.7 km)Las Olas Riverfront (1.8 mi/2.9 km)Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (3 mi/4.9 km)Sun Life Stadium (11.8 mi/19 km)Port of Miami (22.5 mi/36.2 km) BusinessOffers 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaceYacht and off-site catering availableBusiness center

When looking for Fort Lauderdale Airport hotels for a cruise or flight layover, the newly renovated Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port, with reinvented lobby and spacious guest rooms, is ideal. This Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) hotel is located just off I-95, minutes away from Port Everglades and features free shuttle service to the airport and cruise terminal. The exciting new features at this hotel near Port Everglades include inviting spaces to work and relax in, plus easy access to the latest news, weather, and airport conditions via our GoBoard. The highlight of our new lobby experience is The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect., where guests at our Fort Lauderdale Airport hotel will enjoy enhanced food and beverage offerings in the morning and all-new dinner service. You can also visit The Market, our 24-hour stop for fresh sandwiches and snacks. After a long day, relax in our smartly redesigned rooms offering free high-speed Internet, desk with ergonomic chair and a refrigerator.