discover Gay Florida The Worthington Guest House and the connected properties Villa Venice and the Alcazar Resort are all just two blocks to the beach, but you are more than welcome to sun
yourself in the "sun-drenched" courtyard at the Worthington or in the properties' heated pools and their oversized jacuzzis. At the Worthington, there are 37 rooms and amenities include plush down comforters for the beds and high-thread-count linens. Everyone will feel special after a stay at The Worthington or its sister resorts. (543-555 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-563-6819) The Grand Resort and Spa is a luxurious resort experience in the most intimate of surroundings. Located just blocks from the beach, this resort boasts 24-hour front desk service, a full-service spa, a large swimming pool, a clothing-optional garden area with a hot tub, and smartly-decorated rooms and suites. Breakfast is served complimentary each
morning and there is a "happy hour" each afternoon for guests -- what great service! (539 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-630-3003) Universal Palms Hotel offers a lot of amenities, such as dry-cleaning services, discounted shuttle service to the airport and other sights, wireless high-speed internet, a beautiful swimming pool, and a business center. There is also an on-site bar and grill. The rooms either overlook the city or the pool, both offering great views. The VIP two-room suite is their most luxurious offering -- you may not
want to leave your room! (4900 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-776-4880) There are also a number of well-known national and international hotel chains represented in the area, and many of them are gay-friendly and host events and mixers for gay professionals. Consider them when you visit the area. A sampling of these hotels include W Fort Lauderdale (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.), GALLERYone - A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel (2670 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale), B Ocean Fort Lauderdale (999 Fort Lauderdale Blvd.), Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale (440
Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale), Hilton Fort Lauderdale (505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.), Westin For t Lauderdale (XXXXXXXXXXXXX) Westin Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.), Hyatt Regency Pier 66 (2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale), Atlantic Hotel and Spa (601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.), Renaissance Fort Lauderdale (1617 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale), and the Embassy Suites Hotel (1100 SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale).