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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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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