Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

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Flights to Fort Lauderdale

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Pro

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 Very beautiful water front area, good restraunts, walking streets, atmosphere 


Con

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 The summer heat. 


In a nutshell

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 A welcomed get-away 

 

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Things to Do  

Downtown

Downtown, Fort Lauderdale

 12 Reviews  I apparently wasn't paying attention when people told me to visit Las Olas Boulevard, for some reason I thought that the section they were referring to was near the beach so we started walking...and walking...and walking. We finally got there, I'm not even sure how long it took, but most people will... 

The Cruise Ship Terminal

The Cruise Ship Terminal, Fort Lauderdale

 6 Reviews  The Navigator of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean International's five Voyager-class cruise ships built in 2002. The ship has many amenities such as: Ice skating rink Rock climbing wall Inline skating Nine-hole miniature golf course Full-sized basketball court Adventure Ocean Royal... 

Hotels  

Alhambra Beach Resort

 1 Review and 334 Opinions  like having your own house in Fort Lauderdale. Attentive, but unobtrusive staff. Clean/free... 

Blue Seas Courtyard

 1 Review and 158 Opinions  My parents and I had a great time staying here in 2007. We had a 1 bedroom (room number 4) unit and... 

Restaurants  

Shula's on the Beach

Shula's on the Beach, Fort Lauderdale

 6 Reviews  shula's on the beach is one of a chain of steakhouses founded by famous miami dolphins football coach don shula. what makes this location unique is it's great view of fort lauderdale beach. shula's offers prime black angus beef, seafood, and upscale american fare. shula's is one of the better... 

The Greek Islands Taverna

The Greek Islands Taverna, Fort Lauderdale

 6 Reviews  I won't say that I have purposely flown to Fort Lauderdale just to eat at Greek Islands Taverna, but it definitely is one of the reasons I like to go there. At the suggestion of one of the customers waiting with us in line (the food is so good there is usually a line during the tourist season, off... 

Nightlife  

The Elbo Room

The Elbo Room, Fort Lauderdale

 3 Reviews  established in 1938 the elbo room is a typical florida beach bar. this local watering hole became famous for it's part in the 1960 movie "where the boys are". the elbo room gets a mixture of locals and tourists. an interesting place to visit for people of my generation who remember the movie. casual 

The Parrot

The Parrot, Fort Lauderdale

 3 Reviews  the parrot lounge has been a fort lauderdale drinking institution since 1970. this typical florida style beach bar caters to a mixture of tourists and locals. in my opinion one of the best beach bars in south florida. casual. 

Transportation  

Fort Lauderdale Airport

Fort Lauderdale Airport, Fort Lauderdale

 20 Reviews  We had a family group of 11 and needed transportation to the seaport. I contracted with EEZZExpress and they did the round trip for a very reasonable amount. One of our group left his cell phone in the vehicle. I contacted the company and they agreed to send the phone to us at our home in Maryland.... 

Automobile Rentals

Automobile Rentals, Fort Lauderdale

 8 Reviews  The Sunpass website has a handy guide to the SunPass policies of the various rental agencies. Dollar and Thrifty have an opt in or opt out system, either you pay the daily fee with tolls included or you don't pay the fee in which case you get hit with a hefty charge should you accidentally drive in... 

Shopping  

Sawgrass Mills

Sawgrass Mills, Fort Lauderdale

 7 Reviews  After living here for over ten years, I make a list all year and then do giant marathon trips to this Mall. You need planning and strategy to make a route through the 3/4 mile with a map! I save tons on the stuff I need. This is one of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, especially if you are... 

The Galleria

The Galleria, Fort Lauderdale

 2 Reviews  The newly renovated Galleria Mall On Sunrise is a great place for finding all your favorite upscale stores. Big anchors are Macy's, Saks, Dillards, and Neimans. Lovely food court and restaurants too. While in the area it is a short walk to the Gateway shopping center located west of Galleria on... 

Local Customs  

Museums

Museums, Fort Lauderdale

 2 Reviews  Museum of Art contains 20th century art. A collection of works from the CoBrA movement is a highlight. The name CoBrA derives from the initial letters of Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, the capitals of the home countries of a group of expressionist painters who experimented with fantastic... 

Warnings and Dangers  

The Beach

The Beach, Fort Lauderdale

 4 Reviews  dont swim out too deep, otherwise sharky might get you. I did not have any experience of that kind, however I always heard warnings. So I only swam out to where I could stand. It's a temptation to swim out at that beautiful warm water, but just don't do it. 

Tourists

Tourists, Fort Lauderdale

 4 Reviews  The ships are big-yet they do have lines to wait for buffet, get in line for shows, and get ready to get in line for shore excursions. You need to be prepared to take the wait. What would really happen in case of need to jump ship? I do not think it would go smoothly, with panic set in. 

Tourist Traps  

Billy Swamp Safari

Billy Swamp Safari, Fort Lauderdale

 3 Reviews  My disappointment was very high when I left Billy Swamp. The place itself is clean and very well maintained but the people are TERRIBLE. They really don’t care about you. No service, no smile at the restaurant and tense relations between staff led me to spend 30 minutes instead of 2... 

Tourist Shops

Tourist Shops, Fort Lauderdale

 3 Reviews  Be very careful buying any t-shirts from any place where you can get custom prints for t-shirts. If you like a shirt and take to to the counter to pay, the attendant will instead grab a 'blank' shirt and re-create the print on the shirt you wanted. I actually fell into a double-trap, first buying a... 

What to Pack  

Beach Attire

Beach Attire, Fort Lauderdale

 5 Reviews  You'll need layers during the Spring. It was warm to downright hot and sunny during the day...so Swimming Suits and shorts will do. However, a sweater or the appropriate coverage is needed for night. And DO NOT forget your flip flops! Sunblock, Aloe, After Sun Lotion and lip goop! 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Beach

The Beach, Fort Lauderdale

 8 Reviews  1) Big parking lot at Las Olas and the beach. Lots of locals, lots of bars and some shops. Hidden local tip: Park for less under the bridge that carries Las Olas over the Intercostal, then walk three blocks to the beach. 2) For less noise, but still cool wide beach, walk South from Las Olas for... 

Cruising the Intercoastal

Cruising the Intercoastal, Fort Lauderdale

 2 Reviews  this is a lovely day trip from fort lauderdale to miami down the intracoastal waterway. even tho it takes three hrs to get to miami, the time does not feel anywhere near that long. you can sit inside or outside. inside, there are lots of open windows, and it has a top so that you don't wilt in the... 

Favorites  

The Beach

The Beach, Fort Lauderdale

 12 Reviews  A great place to let your inhibitions go. Walking down the beach in nothing but a thong or g-string swimsuit is the life and is quite regular. From time to time you will see topless girls soaking in the sun without problems. This applies to women and men. So go and enjoy yourself and work on the... 

The Intercoastal

The Intercoastal, Fort Lauderdale

 5 Reviews  For a sailboat, the ICW in Fort Lauderdale is a nightmare of low bridges with insane schedules and killer currents sweeping you inexorably into the bridge which will not open for another 10 minutes to an hour, and crazed power boaters skittering around making irresponsible wakes. You can see... 

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