Inside the Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

Top Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

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This hotel is known for its 12-story tropical atrium, which features exotic flowers, lush foliage and a waterfall. All rooms are suites and include one king …

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

Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area This state park contains one of the last significant maritime hammocks left in Broward County. There are also mangroves, a freshwater lagoon system and several endangered plant and animal species (including the gopher tortoise and golden leather fern). …

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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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