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Miami Beach, from $135 per room per night
Book the Pets Are People Too package at the boutique Aqua Hotel, and your furry friend will receive a welcome basket with gourmet dog food, a chewy bone, and bottled water. Plus, you can tuck into an included continental breakfast. Rates start at $135 per room per night. When Ongoing. Details Does not include taxes of 13 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Use promo code PETS. Contact 305/538-4361, aquamiami.com.

Amelia Island, from $139 per room per night
The Hampton Inn is offering a Fuel Your Fun package. When you stay two nights, you get a $50 gas card good at Flash Floods stations, which are based primarily in Florida and Georgia (you'll get a list of locations at check-in). The hotel also offers complimentary breakfast daily and is one block from the beach—you can even borrow the beach chairs. Rates start at $139 per room per night, or $278 for the required two-night stay. When Through Sept. 30, 2008. Details Does not include taxes of 9 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Requires a minimum two-night stay. Contact 904/321-1111, ameliaislandhamptoninn.com.

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St. Augustine, from $169 per room per night
After reserving the Stay and Play package at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, you can enjoy one round of golf, which would normally cost $129. Also included are range balls and breakfast at the hotel's 500 South restaurant. The guest rooms are newly remodeled and have flat-screen HDTVs. Rates start at $169 per room per night. When Through Aug. 31, 2008. Details Does not include taxes of 11 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Package rate goes up to $249 if two guests are playing golf. Use promo code G4U. Contact 888/740-7020, worldgolfrenaissance.com.

Hollywood, from $179 per room per night
The Romantic Escape package at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, covers two nights in a room with a private balcony and views of the Atlantic. You'll have plenty to set the romantic mood: a bottle of sparkling wine, a bouquet of flowers, and a box of chocolates. Rates start at $179 per room per night, or $358 for the required two-night stay. When Through Dec. 18, 2008. Details Does not include taxes of 11 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Requires a minimum two-night stay. Contact 954/454-4334, cphollywoodbeach.com.

Key West, from $369 per room per night
Take a weekend break with the Beachside Resort's Summer Weekend Getaway. Your room will have a view of the pool, and breakfast is included. You'll also be treated to a two-hour sunset cruise for two (a $40 per person value), plus complimentary beer, wine, and soda. Rates start at $369 per room per night, or $738 for the required two-night stay. When Through Sept. 30, 2008. Details Does not include taxes of 11 percent. There is also a parking fee of $20 per day. Based on single or double occupancy. Note that the package is only available for weekend stays (Friday and Saturday nights). Requires a two-night stay. Contact 800/546-0885, beachsidekeywest.com.

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