Sunshine State on a dime: Hotel deals in Miami, Orlando, and Ft. Lauderdale

Take advantage of Florida's family-friendly vacation destinations with the best hotel deals of the week.?

By Summar Ghias,?Contributor / October 28, 2012

Amber Levy relaxes on the beach at the Pier House Resort in Key West, Fla. in this August 2012 file photo. Florida tops plenty of tween-and-under 'Best Destination' lists for its legendary theme parks, water adventures, and family-friendly fun in the sun.

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Can't get your kids to stop talking about that last Florida vacation? We aren't surprised; the Sunshine State tops plenty of tween-and-under "Best Destination" lists for its legendary theme parks, water adventures, and family-friendly fun in the sun.

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Whether its back to Orlando for more Disney World magic, to Fort Lauderdale for a gondola ride in what's sometimes referred to America's Venice, or Miami-bound for some sunny relaxation, Florida's got enough to see and do for the entire family, time and again. So why not make the trip an annual family tradition? We've found plenty of bargains state-wide that'll have you squealing through Space Mountain or nestling into your beach chair in no time.

After arriving the Sunshine State, soak up the rays and ride around in a budget-friendly?Hyundai Elantra or Chevrolet Cruze, with?Sixt car rentals?starting at just $19.99 (a low by $47; expires October 31). Or, up the ante and ride in style with a?Sixt Mercedes car rental?for $37.91 per day (a low by $39; expires October 31).

Now that you've got wheels, take drive over to Orlando and make your kids' dreams come true. With approximately 450 hotels in the area to choose from, the city's got plenty of deals that offer easy access to local theme parks. Stay at the no-fuss?Best Western Lake Buena Vista, which is offering?two night stays?bundled with a?continuous shuttle service?to Disney theme parks and?daily breakfast for two?for just $138 (a low by $28; expires October 30).

If you'd rather the fun begin as soon as your luggage hits the guestroom floor, then meld comfortable accommodations and water attractions into one experience at the?Coco Key Hotel and Water Park Resort. The hotel is offering?nightly stays?for just $79 (a low by $16; expires November 1), complete with an?upgraded poolside room, a?$20 restaurant credit, and either a?reduced daily resort fee?or?four water park passes. As Orlando's largest canopy-covered outdoor water park, it's the perfect precursor to the inevitable Disney extravaganza that is to come.

Looking forward to all that Universal Studios has to offer? Get your brood's collective imagination running wild from the moment they wake up in the morning at the?Four Points by Sheraton Hotel?(from $94, a low by $30; expires November 22?). The hotel offers?nightly stays?in a deluxe room with two queen beds, complimentary WiFi, and?shuttle service?to nearby parks; Universal Studios is just across?the street.

Now that you've had your fill of theme parks, head south on a little road-trip for some fun in Fort Lauderdale. The city is known for its 300-mile canal system that resembles the famous waterways in Italy. Fort Lauderdale also has a picturesque beachfront promenade, a 3-acre park dedicated to butterflies and hummingbirds from five different continents, and plenty of chic boutiques and galleries on Las Olas Boulevard. Stay at the 4-star?Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, which is offering?nightly stays?starting at $129 (a low by $20; expires December 17). The hotel rooms boast views of either the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway.

Miami serves as the final stop on your Florida tour. Not only is the city known for its Latin flair, but you'll find plenty of beach-going opportunities, period art a la the Art Deco Historic District, and of course, a robust nightlife scene for once the kids are off to bed. Escape to the luxurious?Mayfair Hotel and Spa?in the heart of waterfront Coconut Grove for $199 per night (a low by $83; expires November 3), which includes two glasses of sparkling wine upon arrival, a?$25 restaurant credit, and a?$50 spa credit, so you can indulge in all the luxury that the hotel has to offer. Alternatively,?2-night stays?are $349 (a low by $60). It's the perfect end to a trip of fun and games that would otherwise leave you exhausted.

Florida offers the right amount of excitement and relaxation for the whole family.?But, if you've got different ideas for a vacation, be sure to check out our daily?travel deals?for other airfare, hotel, and vacation packages.

Summar Ghias is a contributor to?dealnews.com,?a website devoted to finding the best deals on consumer goods. The site pledges to list the best deal, whether or not it's from an advertiser, although it does work with advertisers to craft deals for readers.?Our guest bloggers are not employed or directed by the Monitor and the views expressed are the bloggers' own, as is responsibility for the content of their blogs. To contact us about a blogger,?click here.?This feature first appeared in?dealnews.com.?

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Stude promoted at Champion Window | Business People

Sandra Stude was promoted to vice president of human resources at Champion Window in Sharonville. ?Stude joined Champion in 2010 with over 30 years of progressive human resources experience in both the manufacturing and home improvement industries.

Since joining Champion, she has been responsible for staffing, training, benefits, compensation, labor relations, safety and employees relations. In her new role she will be responsible for overseeing all HR activities, ensuring that they tie deeply into the corporate goals and direction.

She received a master?s degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a bachelor?s degree from Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio.

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Age factor

This is the first and the foremost factor that one needs to keep in mind before opting for this activity. It is not meant for children below 10. Scuba diving requires complete concentration and capability to escape from dangerous situations. This might not be possible for a person below ten. If you want to join this activity, you should be above or at least 10 years old.

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This form of diving is exciting and at the same time challenging also. It demands courage, strength and lots of stamina. For a person to enjoy scuba diving in Vancouver to the fullest, he or she must be physically as well as mentally fit. Only a physically and mentally fit individual can dive confidently. Individuals with endurance problems, respiratory disorders, or any other health related troubles are advised not to be part of this activity. At certain points, one might face troubles. At that time, the person must be capable enough to move forward dealing with all the dangers on the way.

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This is another principal requirement for scuba diving in Vancouver. Purchasing and using the right quality and well-tested equipment and diving gear are extremely important for a safer and exciting experience.

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Last but not the least, getting yourself enrolled in a diving school is one of the wisest decisions in this regard. Skilled and experienced instructors of a diving school make you capable and strong enough to dive confidently and properly. They teach keen individuals a wide variety of techniques involved in the activity and make them master at all the skills within a short time period.

These are some of the key considerations for scuba diving that can together help a person make the most out of his or her diving journey.

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Test developed to detect early-stage diseases with naked eye: Prototype ultra sensitive disease sensor developed

ScienceDaily (Oct. 28, 2012) ? Scientists have developed a prototype ultra-sensitive sensor that would enable doctors to detect the early stages of diseases and viruses with the naked eye, according to research published?October 28 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

The team, from Imperial College London, report that their visual sensor technology is ten times more sensitive than the current gold standard methods for measuring biomarkers. These indicate the onset of diseases such as prostate cancer and infection by viruses including HIV.

The researchers say their sensor would benefit countries where sophisticated detection equipment is scarce, enabling cheaper and simpler detection and treatments for patients.

In the study, the team tested the effectiveness of the sensor by detecting a biomarker called p24 in blood samples, which indicates HIV infection.

Professor Molly Stevens, from the Departments of Materials and Bioengineering at Imperial College London, says: "It is vital that patients get periodically tested in order to assess the success of retroviral therapies and check for new cases of infection. Unfortunately, the existing gold standard detection methods can be too expensive to be implemented in parts of the world where resources are scarce. Our approach affords for improved sensitivity, does not require sophisticated instrumentation and it is ten times cheaper, which could allow more tests to be performed for better screening of many diseases."

The researchers in this study also tested samples for the biomarker called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), which is an early indicator for Prostate Cancer. The team say the sensor can also be reconfigured for other viruses and diseases where the specific biomarker is known.

The sensor works by analysing serum, derived from blood, in a disposable container. If the result is positive for p24 or PSA, there is a reaction that generates irregular clumps of nanoparticles, which give off a distinctive blue hue in a solution inside the container. If the results are negative the nanoparticles separate into ball-like shapes, creating a reddish hue. Both reactions can be easily seen by the naked eye.

The team also report that the sensor was so sensitive that it was able to detect minute levels of p24 in samples where patients had low viral loads, which could not be diagnosed using existing tests such as the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) test and the gold standard nucleic acid based test.

Dr Roberto de la Rica, co-author of the study from the Department of Materials at Imperial College London, adds: "We have developed a test that we hope will enable previously undetectable HIV infections and indicators of cancer to be picked up, which would mean people could be treated sooner. We also believe that this test could be significantly cheaper to administer, which could pave the way for more widespread use of HIV testing in poorer parts of the world."

The next stage of the research will see the team approaching not-for-profit global health organisations, which could provide strategic direction and funding for manufacturing and distributing the sensor to low income countries.

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