
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The ladies of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" find fun in the sun in Greater Fort Lauderdale in a new episode airing on Bravo on Thursday, December 17, at 10pm EST.
The ladies experienced Greater Fort Lauderdale in high style during the filming in July, which included suite accommodations at the new W Fort Lauderdale, along with manicures at Bliss Spa, dinner at Steak 954, drinks at Whiskey Blue and a private cabana on the hotel's pool deck. The vacation also included an evening waterway tour on a private yacht charter, and a fun-filled trip to Billie Swamp Safari in the Florida Everglades where the ladies met native Florida wildlife and came to face-to-face with alligators during an adventurous airboat ride.
"We were so thrilled that Bravo chose Greater Fort Lauderdale to film an episode of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' that we put together a trip giveaway for visitors to take in all the glam, glitz and the wild side of the destination," said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. "The contest includes round-trip airfare from Virgin America, a two-night stay at the W Fort Lauderdale, spa treatments at Bliss® Spa, dinner for two at The Capital Grille at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale, a day excursion to Billie Swamp Safari in the Everglades and complimentary admission to several Greater Fort Lauderdale attractions." To enter to win the Real Housewives vacation, visit www.sunny.org/RHOC
In celebration of the episode, the W Fort Lauderdale is offering a special "Live it Up Like a Housewife" package for travelers who want to come and experience Greater Fort Lauderdale with all the pampering and perks the lovely ladies enjoyed during their stay (drama not included!). The package includes:
Package rates start from $1,229 for the first night, with additional nights from $459. Rates are per room, based on double occupancy with a two-night minimum stay required. The package must be reserved by January 31, 2010, for travel through March 31, 2010. To book, visit www.wfortlauderdalehotel.com/realhousewives.
About Greater Fort Lauderdale
The new Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, "beach chic" destination offering more than 33,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings, plus new high-end, luxury resorts and more to come. Nearly 11 million annual visitors enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches, 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal to the Everglades, more than 4,000 restaurants, top shopping, and a thriving arts and culture scene. For more information, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 22-SUNNY or visit www.sunny.org.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau can also be followed on www.twitter.com/visitlauderdale and on www.Facebook.com/visitlauderdale.
SOURCE Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
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