The three communities of Boca Raton, Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., form a triangle on the Atlantic Coast of the Sunshine State. Located north of Miami, each community has much to offer vacationers. Both Boca and Lauderdale are known for their white, pristine sandy beaches, while Coral Springs, located inland is next to the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and the world-famous Everglades. Regardless of which community you choose, the ocean and wild primitive nature are only a few miles east or west.
Located on the border of Palm Beach and Broward counties in Boca Raton, the all-suite Embassy hotel is known for spacious accommodations and their cooked-to-order complete breakfast. A Hilton property, suites at the hotel at all two rooms with either a king bed or two double beds, plus a pullout sofa bed. Rooms include a microwave, refrigerator and a wet-bar as well as two flat-screen TV sets.
Embassy Suites Hotel: Boca Raton
661 Northwest 53rd St.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-994-8200
hilton.com
Located on Route A1A, across the street from Boca Raton's South Beach, the Ocean Lodge offers both short and long-term accommodations. This is an all-suite hotel with fully stocked kitchenettes. Beds are queen-size, and additional sleeping arrangement can be found in the form of a double sleeper sofa. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily during peak season. The hotel also has a heated swimming pool.
Ocean Lodge
531 north ocean boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-395-7772
oceanlodgeflorida.com
The Marriott in Coral Springs is a resort-style accommodation with a its own golf course, the Heron Bay Golf Club. Rooms at the Marriott feature the chain's signature "Revive" bedding that consists of a thick premium mattress and luxury linens and pillows. Located mid-way between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Rooms are ether single kings or two doubles. Larger guest rooms feature a sofa bed for additional accommodations.
Coral Springs Marriott Hotel,Golf Club & Convention Center
11775 Heron Bay Blvd.
Coral Springs, FL 33076
954-753-5598
marriott.com
Located in Coral Springs, just a few minutes from Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, the La Quinta offers an affordable hotel with several valuable amenities. Guests receive a free breakfast, Wi-Fi, local calls and newspaper. Rooms have microwaves and a coffee service. In addition, the hotel has the largest outdoor pool in Coral Springs.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Coral Springs
3701 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-753-9000
lq.com
The Marriott Harbor Beach is a resort hotel offering upscale accommodations and numerous on-site relaxation and entertainment opportunities. The hotel offers 618 rooms and 32 suites with has a strict no-pet policy. The hotels fitness center was modernized in 2005 and features state-of-the art fitness equipment. There is a surf club for children with a fun clubhouse, surf simulator and supervised programs. Resort activities include fishing, jet skiing, guided Segway scooter tours, sailing, kayaking and even the use of metal detectors to scour the beach for lost treasure on the hotel's private beach. Guest not wanting to enter the ocean can enjoy the hotels tropical lagoon pool.
Marriott Harbor Beach
3030 Holiday Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-525-4000
marriottharborbeach.com
