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" I love to lodge\u2014in a cabin, at a friend&amp;#039;s house, in a tent. But sometimes, when you really need to be coddled, primped and pressed, nothing (not even the Adirondack breeze) will do it quite like a lavish hotel room (that is bigger than your NYC apartment) in a tropical destination. My first step into our suite at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort two weekends ago dictated my mood for the entire trip (see One Good Thing: Butterfly World for vacation details). Thanks to the chic decor, down comforters, terrycloth robes (that I briefly considered stealing) and rainfall showerheads, I&amp;#039;m quite certain that the smile never left my face for three days. The alarm clock even hooked up to my iPod, perfect for rocking out during party prep or settling down in the oversized Jacuzzi tub! (Oh, and if you&amp;#039;re into celeb gossip, &amp;quot;New York City Housewife&amp;quot; Bethany pranced around Hilton headquarters all weekend long for her high school reunion.)  I spent my first afternoon on the beach directly across the street soaking in the rays before shimmying off my airplane aches and airport-food fanny at the fitness center, which looked out over the pool. The elliptical fanatic that I am, I hopped on to test its modernity and stride\u2014both equally impressive. (On my personal TV, I watched the Barefoot Contessa make white chocolate macaroons while I glided\u2014eeek). We stayed very local for dinner that night (hotel dining) and re-energized over olive loaf, pur\u00A9ed pea soup, the most delicious saffron risotto and, of course, a seafood dish: poached halibut with baby celery and fennel soaked in a coriander foam (I&amp;#039;m not lying!)\u2014leaving little room for the cr\u00A8me br\u00BBl\u00A9e, though I managed. My short but very sweet hiatus went on like this for two days\u2014fairytale terrace breezes and fabulous meals to boot. If you plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale in advance, and pick your season wisely, rooming at the brand-new Hilton (up last year) is absolutely doable. The all-inclusive atmosphere is very family oriented (not a spring break destination), or great for a short weekend stay. Just don&amp;#039;t steal the robes. What&amp;#039;s your favorite hotel? Tell us in Comments. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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