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Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
Most holidaymakers come to Fort Lauderdale for the beaches. Eight miles of pale, soft sands are backed by a palm-lined promenade, which is a magnet for walkers, joggers and inline skaters. The beach itself is one of the cleanest in the US - and was the first in Florida to be awarded 'Blue Wave' status. Water-based activities including boat trips, jet-skiing, parasailing, snorkelling, and fishing are all very popular.
America's answer to Venice
Beyond the beach, you'll discover the reason why Fort Lauderdale is known as the 'Venice of America.' The city has 300 miles of interconnected canals, creeks, and lagoons - complete with stripy-shirted boatmen offering gondola rides.
Las Olas Boulevard
The tree-lined Las Olas Boulevard is the cultural hub of the town, home to art galleries, museums, cafés, and boutiques. It's also a pleasant place to spend an evening, with pretty lights strung between the palms and lots of restaurants and bars to whet your appetite.
Fort Lauderdale nightlife
There's plenty to do after dark in Fort Lauderdale - visit one of the city's trendy wine bars, or go on a martini-fuelled dance-a-thon at a throbbing nightclub. Catch the game at a lively sports bar, or enjoy a giggle-filled evening at a comedy club. Don your Stetson and have a go at line-dancing at a western-style saloon, or head to one of Fort Lauderdale's many blues bars for toe-tappingly good live music.
America's answer to Venice
Beyond the beach, you'll discover the reason why Fort Lauderdale is known as the 'Venice of America.' The city has 300 miles of interconnected canals, creeks, and lagoons - complete with stripy-shirted boatmen offering gondola rides.
Las Olas Boulevard
The tree-lined Las Olas Boulevard is the cultural hub of the town, home to art galleries, museums, cafés, and boutiques. It's also a pleasant place to spend an evening, with pretty lights strung between the palms and lots of restaurants and bars to whet your appetite.
Fort Lauderdale nightlife
There's plenty to do after dark in Fort Lauderdale - visit one of the city's trendy wine bars, or go on a martini-fuelled dance-a-thon at a throbbing nightclub. Catch the game at a lively sports bar, or enjoy a giggle-filled evening at a comedy club. Don your Stetson and have a go at line-dancing at a western-style saloon, or head to one of Fort Lauderdale's many blues bars for toe-tappingly good live music.
Things to do in Fort Lauderdale - The Highlights
Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale
When to go to Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale makes an excellent winter sun destination, with comfortable highs between 25 - 28 °C from November - May.
Summers are warm and humid, with average highs of 32°C and a higher chance of rain between June - October. Although technically low-season, the bars and restaurants remain open throughout the year, and you can take advantage of discounted hotel rates if you choose to travel at this time
Summers are warm and humid, with average highs of 32°C and a higher chance of rain between June - October. Although technically low-season, the bars and restaurants remain open throughout the year, and you can take advantage of discounted hotel rates if you choose to travel at this time
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Dining in Fort Lauderdale
The restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale has improved a lot over the last 10 years, and with over 4,000 restaurants to choose from, you'll find something to suit all tastes and budgets.
American BBQ classics are popular - think pulled pork, mac 'n' cheese, ribs, and hamburgers - although you'll also find seafood, Mediterranean, and South American style cuisine.
No holiday to Fort Lauderdale would be complete without a trip to get your sweet fix at Jaxon's Ice Cream Parlour. Open since the 1950s, you'll find every flavour under the sun.
American BBQ classics are popular - think pulled pork, mac 'n' cheese, ribs, and hamburgers - although you'll also find seafood, Mediterranean, and South American style cuisine.
No holiday to Fort Lauderdale would be complete without a trip to get your sweet fix at Jaxon's Ice Cream Parlour. Open since the 1950s, you'll find every flavour under the sun.
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale
Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
With a prime location on Hollywood Beach, state-of-the-art Diplomat Spa, two pools that stay open til midnight, and 10 culinary concepts led by celebrity chefs - there's lots of love about the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. It's a good choice for family holidays to Fort Lauderdale, with its Kids Club, beach playground area and tot-pleasing menu choices in the restaurants.
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Key Information
Flight Time: 9 hours 20 minutes
Time Difference: GMT - 5 hours
Currency: US Dollar
Language: English