Hollywood, Florida: All America City and
Revitalized Beach Destination for Sun-sational Experiences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Judy Erickson
Hollywood, Florida Office of Tourism
(954) 921-3478
Email: jerickson@hollywoodfl.org

ON THE ROAD AGAIN . . . BEACH & DOWNTOWN TROLLEY SERVICE

HOLLYWOOD, FL - December 3, 2008 - Beginning today, residents and visitors can hop on the HOTexpress Trolley for the most convenient and economical ride to points of interest in Hollywood’s Beach and Historic Downtown areas.

HOTexpress Trolley service is now available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at major beach-area hotels and other key locations to accommodate sightseers and guests at local resorts and small lodgings, as well as locals looking for an easy way to shop, visit the beach or enjoy a night out on the town.

A day pass is a real bargain at only $1, and children under age 5 ride for free.

The HOTexpress Trolley program also has inherent ecological benefits. In keeping with the City’s ongoing effort to establish Hollywood as a recognized "green" destination, the trolleys are intended to reduce vehicular traffic and ease congestion, and also utilize bio-diesel, one of the more environment-friendly fuel options.

Trolleys run from the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort to North Beach to the downtown arts and entertainment district, where pickup points include the Radius and Van Buren Street municipal parking garages. Route schedules and maps are available at most Hollywood Beach hotels and online at www.visithollywoodfl.org.

The state-of-the-art HOTexpress Trolleys are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to accommodate all riders, including those in wheelchairs. Strollers also are permitted, but must be folded prior to boarding.

For more information on the HOTexpress Trolley, call 954-980-9777 or visit www.visithollywoodfl.org.

About Hollywood, Florida
Situated between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood, Florida, the 2007 All-America City and one of Fodor's 2009 "Best Beaches for Families," is a desirable year-round destination offering more than 5,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts and Superior Small Lodgings. Minutes away from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport and home to Port Everglades, the largest cruise port in the world, Hollywood visitors enjoy seven miles of Blue Wave beaches; a two-and-a-half-mile European-style Broadwalk lined with cafés, restaurants, boutique and full-service hotels and resorts as well as vacation apartments facing the ocean; a revitalized Historic Downtown Hollywood and new ArtsPark at Young Circle; and an array of activities including first-class shopping, waterfront, nature and dining experiences. For more information about Hollywood, FL, contact the Hollywood Office of Tourism at (877) 672-2468 or visit www.visithollywoodfl.org.