In celebration of the most romantic time of the year, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale announces two all-inclusive packages that are sure to make this year’s Valentine’s Day one to remember.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is delighted to announce that Khaled Ibrahim has joined the hotel as its new Executive Chef.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale launches a new Give Back Getaways® program, April 13, 2012 at the 185-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is becoming something of a wine destination with the largest collection of wine (425 bottles) of any luxury Fort Lauderdale hotel, all stored in the glowing (and locked) Wine Vault, and kept at a steady 55 degrees.

When the Tequesta Indians first landed on Key Biscayne’s idyllic shore, they named it “Bischiyano” (“Favorite Path of the Rising Moon,”) for its breathtaking natural phenomenon.

Take an around-the-world journey with Sommelier Don Derocher in the cool, romantic Wine Vault. Kept at a perfect 55-degrees to preserve its 5,000-bottle wine collection, each tasting in the Vault comes with a faux-fur stole on loan to keep ladies warm throughout the evening.

For expert and down-to-earth insight into the world of wine, look no further than Don Derocher, Sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale and arbiter of wines in its 5,000 bottle capacity wine vault, the largest of any luxury hotel in the city. In August, 2010, after just four months as Sommelier, Derocher earned the hotel’s Via Luna restaurant its first Wine Spectator award (the second of his career) by carefully selecting cult wines, upscale vintages from global regions and varying price points to redefine the hotel’s wine collection. He created an engaging wine tasting program to introduce wine enthusiasts to swirl, sniff, sip and savor wines he tailors for each individual tasting in the intimate Wine Room, with its plush leather couches, onyx bar and crystal tear-drop chandeliers and in the oceanfront Via Luna restaurant.

Private Club Environment Available to Limited Number of Hotel Guests

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Introduces Oceanfront VIP Cabana Packages

Fort Lauderdale’s Newest Ocean View Italian Grill Restaurant

Against a luminous Atlantic Ocean backdrop, the Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale offers an unparalleled spa experience designed to appeal to the style and sensibilities of both men and women with a 99 percent organic spa menu.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale opened today as the Gold Coast’s newest and only luxury oceanfront hotel. Located on Fort Lauderdale’s pristine beachfront promenade, the 192-room hotel and lavish private residences is the most elegant and sophisticated in Broward County. The resort holds a Four-Star Mobil Travel Guide rating and was named a “Top New Hotel” on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2008 “Hot List.”

General information about The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, which opened in August, 2008.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is making its mark as the city’s most coveted setting for meetings and events with 24,000 square feet of premier meeting space, the city’s largest and most luxurious oceanfront ballroom and a range of signature design touches – including dazzling crystal chandeliers, stitched white leather wall panels (á la Chanel) and Vera Wang China by Wedgwood.