Fly to Fort Lauderdale for $56 round-trip

Spirit serves Fort Lauderdale with two daily nonstop flights from Atlanta through Nov. 10 and with three nonstops effective Nov. 11.

AirTran's $49 one-way rate to Fort Lauderdale is valid from Sept. 5-22. This deal is valid seven days a week, based on sale seat availability. An advance notice of travel isn't required. Some blackout dates apply: Sept. 6, 7, 12, 17, 19, 20. Inclusive ticket rates are $59.70.

AirTran serves Fort Lauderdale with nine daily nonstop flights.

Delta Air Lines matches AirTran's rate only with the purchase of a round-trip ticket. Delta matches AirTran rules and blackout dates. Delta also offers nine daily nonstop flights between Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale.

Sale fares listed here are subject to change. Every seat on every flight is not offered at the lowest rate. Since only a limited supply of seats is available, act quickly to make your purchase. Airlines can discontinue or pull a sale price without notice when the offer does not have a "ticket-by" date.

The deals listed above are void of a ticket-by date. Act quickly.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale region offers dozens of deals on lodging, dining, recreation and entertainment for autumn trips. One of the most outstanding offers comes from the Hollywood Beach Marriott Hotel, a luxurious AAA 4-Diamond resort situated between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway and on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. This oceanfront resort features a spa, fitness center, a Tiki bar and a restaurant.

Through Dec. 31, nightly rates start from $149 on the "Escape! Family Time" package. Stays include a partial ocean view room and children's meals for from children's menu (ages 12 and under). Refer to promo code ZJ6.

For the complete listing of regional deals and offers, visit www.sunny.org.

Clara Bosonetto Maerz is a retired travel consultant.