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

ONLINE HOTEL BOOKING DEBUTS ON VISITHOLLYWOODFL.ORG

HOLLYWOOD, FL - The perfect Florida beach getaway is now just a click away. Live online hotel booking in Hollywood, Florida, debuted May 15 on the visithollywoodfl.org website.

From a short drive away or across the globe, planning an enjoyable escape to delightful Hollywood has never been easier.

The user-friendly website hosted by the Hollywood Office of Tourism (HOT) features a variety of quality accommodations, from luxury resorts with lavish amenities to Superior Small Lodgings with all the comforts of home.

Individual hotel listings include a detailed description, map and directions, as well as photos and video footage to ensure that the only surprises guests encounter are pleasant ones.

Interactive website features let visitors search for their ideal accommodations by location, travel dates, hotel name, hotel chain, amenities or rating. Visitors also can see a side-by-side comparison of multiple properties or create a map showing different hotel locations.

One-stop shopping for hotel reservations at visithollywoodfl.org is not only convenient but economical. The Save Rate Hotels program guarantees the best prices available online. If an online customer finds a lower rate on another website for the same hotel room on the same dates within 24 hours of booking, the Save Rate Hotels program will match that rate and pay the customer 10 percent of the difference in price.

Hotel guests can opt for a scenic excursion on Hollywood Beach, with its unique pedestrian Broadwalk and breathtaking ocean or Intracoastal Waterway views, or stay right in the heart of the vibrant downtown arts and entertainment district, with its lively jazz clubs, eclectic art galleries and stunning 10-acre ArtsPark at Young Circle.

Hollywood offers something for every leisure or business traveler, from its award-winning Blue Wave beaches and variety of water activities, to its abundance of free entertainment offerings, cultural events and arts amenities. Other popular diversions include full-service luxury spas, four 18-hole championship golf courses, shopping malls, casinos with Vegas-style slots, pari-mutuel facilities and a weekly oceanside organic green market.

Among the many dining options are casual waterfront eateries, charming sidewalk cafés, trendy bistros, and restaurants offering international fare, gourmet cuisine and fresh Florida seafood, located at hotel properties or within easy walking distance.

Hollywood has an inventory of more than 5,000 hotel rooms, including AAA-rated resorts and boutique hotels, as well as quaint seaside inns, motels, villas and Superior Small Lodging (SSL)-certified properties.

For a relaxing weekend getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, take an informative virtual tour of Hollywood and discover an appealing and accessible seaside destination located just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.

For more information on all Hollywood has to offer, contact the Hollywood Office of Tourism (HOT) at 1-877-672-2468 or visithollywoodfl.org or call (877) 672-2468.

To learn more about Hollywood, its water and eco-friendly activities, evolving dining and nightlife scene, and the value-added accommodations, visit www.visithollywoodfl.org.

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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.