Deals to Greater Fort Lauderdale are red hot -- just as much of the country plunges into a deep freeze.

With travel deals up to 50 percent off, visitors can enjoy the area's eight beaches, fabulous shopping and sizzling nightlife without breaking the bank.

Affectionately called "The Venice of America" due to its winding canals, the area is easy to get to from across the country with flight deals to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport.

Also home to Port Everglades, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of landlubber excitement before or after a cruise.