Do you shop 'til you drop on Black Friday?

The Friday after Thanksgiving, referred as Black Friday (a big profit day) by retailers, is one of if not the busiest shopping day of the year. Door busting sales bring out the bargain hunters and this year you can do it in high style and comfort.

The AAA-rated Four-Diamond Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa of Weston, Fla., (minutes from the Fort Lauderdale airport) offers the "Sawgrass Savings" package on stays from Nov. 26-30. The offer includes a special overnight rate of $109 and includes a $20 gift card to the Sawgrass Mills Mall (the world’s largest designer outlet center) and complimentary transportation to and from the mall.

This 23-acre Hyatt Regency recently completed a $100 million renovation and features oversized British colonial style guestrooms with lush views of the grounds; marble bath with walk-in shower, tub and bidet; a spacious work area with WiFi; iHome stereo with iPod docking station and posh signature bedding.

On-site are two casual dining outlets, a world-class Elizabeth Arden spa, four swimming pools, a nature trail and gardens and access to first-rate tennis and golf facilities.

www.bonaventure.hyatt.com

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AirTran is running an airfare sale through midnight, Thursday with one-way rates from $59 to Fort Lauderdale. Sale rates are valid on trips finished on or before Feb. 9. Several blackout dates apply. A 10-day advance purchase notice is required.

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.

Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.

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