Fort Lauderdale Vacation

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All the things that make Fort Lauderdale an exciting, diverse and premiere vacation destination for millions each year, also make it problematic for the potential visitor trying to get a handle on where to go and what to do. Armed with these five facts, anyone's visit to Fort Lauderdale will be a memorable one that tops the list of all-time favorites.

Fort Lauderdale is easy to get no matter how you choose to arrive. The airport is just minutes out of town and serviced by twelve major airlines including those that offer discounted fares. For those driving, the city and its surrounding towns are immediately accessible by all major highways including I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Fort Lauderdale is a major destination for yachtsman with over 300 miles of navigable waterways and its hundreds of marinas. Fort Lauderdale and its surroundings have over 60,000 hotel rooms. From five-star to bargain there is literally something for every budget. Use a travel agent or explore the various online discount sites to find a hotel of your choosing at a price to your liking.

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Be sure to decide in advance whether you want to stay in Fort Lauderdale proper or in one of it's surrounding towns like Pompano Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. You can enjoy the beach, water sports, and sun, which are the mainstay of a Fort Lauderdale vacation. For fishing, waterskiing, snorkeling, or scuba enthusiasts that can mean a packing nightmare with too much gear to handle. This is not a problem on a Fort Lauderdale vacation. Shops and marinas cater to virtually every water sport with rentals a way of life. There is literally the right gear and the right quality of gear for every level of sportsman from novice to expert. Because of the large number of rental options, availability is hardly ever a problem.

Make sure and plan enough vacation time. Most visitors think a week is ideal, allowing plenty of time for relaxation, shopping, sightseeing and a taste of the nightlife. Remember that Fort Lauderdale is a walking town with miles and miles of beaches, promenades, wide boulevards, bridges, and alluring side streets. So pack comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, and most importantly, the realization that this is going to be one of your best vacations ever.