The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is located just 15 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport. Offering over 1000 guest rooms to select from many with The Atlantic Ocean right outside your window. There are seven restaurants to choose from as well as lounges, boutique shopping, championship golf and tennis facilities and a European style spa. The resort features a 240 foot lagoon-style pool, which runs parallel to the beach. There is also a second pool with a one-of-a-kind glass bottom. Boat slips and dock space is available. Sport fishing, dive trips or leisure boating trips can be arranged. www.westin.com/diplomat

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Called the world's fastest ballgame by the Guinness Book of World Records. The game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess of 175 mph. Pari-mutuel betting is available on all games. Offering over 5600 comfortable seats as well as a sports bar, simulcast betting facility, card room with poker, restaurants, banquet facilities, bars and snack bars and a well-lighted parking area. www.betdania.com