About Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood, Florida, is located in South Florida in the Broward County region of the Miami metropolitan area. Hollywood, otherwise known as the “Diamond” of the Gold Coast, has palm tree lined streets and sits on roughly 6 miles of sparkling Atlantic Ocean and award-winning white sand beaches. Home to the Hollywood Broadwalk, voted by Travel & Leisure as one of “America’s Best Beach Boardwalk", Hollywood maintains an old laid back Florida feel, despite an urban locale.
Climate
As the only major metropolitan area in the contiguous U. S. that has a tropical climate, Southern Florida weather is
warm and humid for most of the year, and the mean temperature for any month is never below 64.4 °F . The average
high temperature in late September/early October ranges in the mid to upper 80’s; the average low temperature ranges
in the mid 70’s.
About the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
The complete Convention Center of the The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is one of the largest in South Florida. The resort was last renovated in 2008, and sits on the Blue Wave certified beach of the Atlantic. The amenities at the resort are described as luxurious and include Corporate & Travel Incentive Magazine’s “2010 Greens of Distinction” award winning golf course in addition to a full service spa, tennis center, two marinas, and beach and poolside cabana. Whether visiting for business or leisure, the resort is a genuine retreat. Though you may not want to leave, local attractions and opportunities for shopping, dining, recreation, and pari-mutuels are within close proximity to the resort.
Transportation: Plane, Train, or Automobile?
By Plane: The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is easily accessible from two airports: 10 miles from the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 miles from the Miami International Airport.
Airport Transportation:
Go Airport Shuttle is approximately $13 from the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and $25 from the Miami International Airport to either of the annual meeting hotels. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling (954)561-8888.
Super Shuttle is approximately $27 from the Miami International Airport to downtown Hollywood.
More shuttle information can be found on the Miami International Airport webpage and the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport webpage.
Taxis are available from both airports to both meeting hotels. A taxi from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport will cost approximately $25-30 and a taxi from Miami International Airport will cost approximately $45-65.
By Train:
AMTRAK offers daily train service on the Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes.
Tri-Rail,1-800-TRI-RAIL. Tri-Rail is a commuter rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, with Hollywood. It is run by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. The 72-mile system has 18 stations along the South Florida coast. The rail connects to the Metrorail in Miami at the Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer Station.
By Car: Interstate 95 that goes south from the Atlantic Coast of the eastern USA and through cities into West Palm Beach, and Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami runs through here.
Dining and Entertainment
Hollywood has particularly large populations of Italians, Peruvians, Romanians, Greeks, and Turks compared to the rest of South Florida...all of whom bring their great cuisine with them. The “Broadwalk” pedestrian path offers oceanfront stolling, shopping, and dining. A convenient trolley service from Hollywood Beach to a redeveloped, art deco Downtown makes it easy to get out and experience it all.
Sports and Recreation
Aside from championship golfing or walking/running/biking on the Broadwalk, there are numerous active recreational options such as everglades excursions, sailing regattas, canoeing, kayaking, bicycle tours, and horseback riding. For a more educational experience, explore the Anne Kolbe Nature Center, tour the Las Olas Art Gallery and Museum of Modern Art, or visit Arts Park and Charnow Park. Hollywood also shares the Intercostal Waterway with Fort Lauderdale so boat tours are another excellent way to explore the area.
