Inside the Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

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Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale is known for its 12-storey tropical atrium, which features exotic flowers, lush foliage and a waterfall. All rooms are …

The River Inn on the Water

St Regis Resort

Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort/Spa

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I was very astonished about F.L. It is a pritty and charming city with a special flair which comes from the lot of channels passing the area! We did a touristic trip up the river and for me it was ... more

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Introduction

Despite its reputation as Good Time Central (which it decidedly is), Fort Lauderdale has a surprising number of cultural and historical sites... for a party town. In recent years, the Spring Break capital of the universe has smartened up its image - but only a little.

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Not to miss

Bonnet House Another of Fort Lauderdale's historic residences, the Bonnet House is a beautiful estate filled with native southern Florida and imported tropical plants, including an extensive orchid collection. To see the house and grounds you have to be on one of the tours but you can stroll the …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 150000 Area : 31km² Longitude / Latitude : 80°11'W / 26°04'N Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is home to some three dozen airlines, including a few with nonstop flights from Europe. Miami International, a much larger but less 'friendly' airport, is about 48km (30mi) south of Fort Lauderdale. Fort …

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History

Recent History Over the past decade, the city has worked hard to all but stamp out its Spring Break image, fostering instead a more genteel beachside demeanour and relegating the hellraising to indoor bars and nightclubs. These days, Fort Lauderdale's almost as likely to be seen as a charming …

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Weather

With a year-round average of 25°C (77°F) and more than enough sunshine, Fort Lauderdale enjoys a tropical climate. Winters average a very pleasant 18°C (65°F), but look out for August with its plentiful rainfall, rising heat and occasional hurricanes, which last until …

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Overview of Fort Lauderdale

23 miles N of Miami Until the 2000 presidential election fiasco, most people had never heard of Broward County. Less exposed than the highly hyped Miami, 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 …

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Overview

A college student from the 1960s returning to Fort Lauderdale for a vacation today wouldn't recognize the place. Back then, the Fort Lauderdale beachfront was lined with bars, T-shirt shops, souvenir stores, and fast-food stands, and the downtown area consisted of a single office tower and some …

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City Guide

Containing 23 miles of golden beaches and weather that is the envy of most of the world, Fort Lauderdale is a sun-drenched southern playground. While most visitors come for the beaches, Fort Laduerdale offers a great deal more to discover. Fort Lauderdale hosts a great many charter boats which …

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