Welcome to Greater Fort Lauderdale. Located in the center of South Florida's Gold Coast between Palm Beach and Miami, boasting 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches, weather that can't be beat, and over 300 miles of navigable Intracoastal Waterways stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades and connecting the area's top attractions, hotels, shopping areas and restaurants, we truly are the "Venice of America". Once the "Spring Break" Mecca, Greater Ft Lauderdale is now going upscale with hotel and condominium properties from Donald Trump, St. Regis Resorts, Hilton and many others.
Greater Fort Lauderdale has earned national "Blue Wave Beaches" certification for its beaches. Come enjoy Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach, all with their own unique style and charm. For those who want fashion, fine cuisine and the luxury lifestyle, you need look no further than Las Olas Boulevard and Downtown Hollywood and Hollywood Boulevard. These streets are lined with 5 Star restaurants, boutiques featuring home décor, jewelry, specialty items and of course exciting nightlife.
But it doesn't stop there. Greater Fort Lauderdale is known as the Yachting Capital of the World, is one of the world's largest cruise ship ports, boasts great surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, motorcycle riding/rental, parasailing, jet ski/wave runner rental, and Everglades airboat and swamp buggy rides. These are all part of the experience that is "South Florida". The Everglades is one of the great ecosystems of the world and not to be missed. The exotic wildlife, like alligators and Florida Panthers, unique flora and fauna as well as the Seminole Native Americans make the Everglades a must on your visit. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. And for those of you who prefer the pampered life you can immerse yourself in the spa scene, some of which feature "Signature Everglades Treatments" inspired by the native peoples.
