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Fort Lauderdale Beach (courtesy, Visit Florida)

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Fort Lauderdale Travel Tips

  • Shop nonstop or play all day at Sawgrass Mills, one of Florida's most popular tourist destinations. It houses more than 350 stores and outlets along with Wannado City, a role-playing theme park for kids.
  • Take a boat. You don't need a friend with a luxury yacht to enjoy Fort Lauderdale's waterways—water taxis are plentiful. Just avoid the more crowded 70-passenger "water buses."
  • Devote some time to downtown Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk district, home to many museums, shops, restaurants, and galleries.
  • Renting a car is your best bet in sprawling Fort Lauderdale, but you can also use Tri-Rail to get from downtown to the Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach airports, along with other top destinations.
  • Take your pick of beaches for every taste, including Fort Lauderdale Beach and its brick-lined promenade, family-friendly Pompano Beach, and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, with its seaside village and popular fishing pier.
  • Witness more than 10,000 butterflies at Butterfly World, the world's largest butterfly park.

Fort Lauderdale Overview

Less exposed than highly hyped Miami-Dade County, Broward County is a lot calmer and, according to some, a lot friendlier than the Magic City. In fact, a friendly rivalry exists between residents of both counties. Miamians consider themselves more sophisticated and cosmopolitan than their northern neighbors, who, in turn, dismiss the alleged sophistication as snobbery and actually prefer their own county's gentler pace. Read More

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The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139 Map

Distance: 23.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $79

Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six

2301 South East 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

Las Olas Boulevard

From Himarshee Canal to Andrews Ave.
500 Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Las Olas Boulevard is a cheerful stretch, with its pastel-colored boutiques, palm-studded lawns,... Read More
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Spa LXVI Resort Club At Hyatt Regency Pier 66

Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Distance: 2.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Bonnet House

1 block west of the ocean, south of Sunrise Blvd
900 N. Birch Rd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Distance: 2.6 mi. (from destination center)

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This historic 35-acre plantation home and estate, accessible by guided tour only, will provide... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Fort Lauderdale

Distance (mi.)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 4.1 map Flight Deals to FLL
Miami International Airport 23.9 map Flight Deals to MIA
West Palm Beach International Airport 38.9 map Flight Deals to PBI

Other Smaller Airports near Fort Lauderdale

Distance (mi.)
Bimini North SPB 60.5 map
Freeport Grand Bahama International Airport 95.9 map
Marathon Flight Strip Airport 112.5 map

Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

Originating From
Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $115
Orlando (ORL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $125
Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $136
Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $151
Washington, DC (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $155

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Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals

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Lux Beach Villa 1/2 block to ocean - pool/jacuzzi

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Jacuzzi, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV
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'Villa L'Orange' Fabulous Beachfront neighborhood

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Oceanfront, Patio, Pets OK, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool
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Steps To Beach:Waterfront 4BR Pool- Only $250/nt

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Jacuzzi, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Swimming Pool, TV
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