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  While singles often head to Miami's trendy South Beach area, Fort Lauderdale is a mecca of sunshine, sand and water for couples, families and business travelers. Its popularity as a vacation destination continues to grow, with its tourism sector outpacing the rest of Florida in 2010. Although the area's 33,000 hotel rooms offer a variety of experiences for travelers, some of Fort Lauderdale's hotels rise above the rest.
  The Pelican Grand Beach Resort (pelicanbeach.com) enjoys a prime location on North Ocean Boulevard just a short distance from Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. The old meets the new at the Pelican, with a traditional ice cream parlor and decor reminiscent of Old Florida blending in with modern luxuries, like a zero-entry pool and gourmet eateries.
  Overlooking both the ocean and the intracoastal waterway, the W Fort Lauderdale (starwoodhotels.com/whotels) offers relaxation and indulgence in a sophisticated and luxurious environment. With an on-site fitness center and spa and plenty of gourmet dining options in a beachfront setting, guests may find it difficult to leave the hotel and explore the area's trendy shopping and dining venues.
  In keeping with the Ritz-Carlton brand image, the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (ritzcarlton.com) offers guests oceanfront luxury in a central location along Fort Lauderdale's Route A1A. Although the hotel offers a variety of in-room, indoor and al fresco dining options, guests may venture off-site to one of the area's many restaurants, including the Elbo Room and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
  Just two miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, The Atlantic (atlantichotelfl.com) caters to travelers who expect luxury and convenience. The hotel delivers on those expectations with 24-hour dining and concierge service, sophisticated decor and on-demand limousine service.
  After a long slowdown in development in Fort Lauderdale, Il Lugano (illugano.com) became the first luxury boutique hotel built in the city in the 21st century. Located on the intracoastal waterway rather than the oceanfront, the hotel prides itself on high-quality customer service and attention to detail.