PLANTATION, FL–(Marketwire – August 3, 2010) –  Back-to-school savings takes on a whole new meaning with a Plantation hotel package offered at the Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale hotel near Sawgrass Mills Mall that offers guests a $50 gift card to use at the mall for each night stayed. Shoppers can take advantage of this Ft. Lauderdale vacation package for fun back-to-school shopping with a vacation atmosphere.

Sawgrass Mills Mall provides an ultimate shopping experience and is recognized as Florida’s largest outlet, value retail and entertainment complex. The mall features more than 350 stores in addition to a wide selection of dining and entertainment venues. With a $50 gift card and several factory stores included in the line-up of retail outlets, back-to-school shopping will be even more fun and affordable. Featured mall stores include Judith Ripka, True Religion Brand Jeans, Canali, TAG Heuer, Tumi, Tommy Bahama’s Outlet and Giorgio Armani General Store.

Guests utilizing this “Sawgrass Mills Mall Shopping Getaway Package” at the Residence Inn can shop ’til they drop and then relax in the comfortable surroundings of this Sawgrass Mills hotel where they will receive deluxe overnight accommodations, a $50 gift card for every night stayed, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and free high-speed Internet access. Rates for this package start at just $150 and are valid only through September 30, 2010.

Shoppers will find the hotel’s complimentary HomeTouch breakfast buffet perfect for fueling up for a full day of shopping adventure and then enjoy the luxurious bedding ensembles that include thick mattresses and cotton-rich linens at day’s end.

Accommodations for this special shopping package may be booked online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllpt-residence-inn-fort-lauderdale-plantation/ by using promotional code SHO or by calling 1-800-228-9290 for reservations or information.

*Rates are per room per night and valid seven days a week through 8/1/10 based on availability. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and may not be combined with any other promotion or discount. Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

About the Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Plantation Hotel
The Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Plantation Hotel is an extended stay hotel offering guests a warm and welcoming atmosphere, spacious hotel suites and comfortable amenities. Travelers will find the suites feature fully equipped kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, cook top, microwave, dishwasher, cookware and utensils. The hotel complex also features a heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a SportCourt for a relaxing game of basketball or volleyball.

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