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Greater Fort Lauderdale: Beaches Plus
Greater Fort Lauderdale not only boasts 23 miles of beaches that have achieved Blue Wave certification from the National Clean Beaches Council, but it's also lively with activities.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, beaches, Hollywood, Deerfield_Beach, Pompano_Beach, Dania_Beach,
The Hollywood Bonus Plan
A major event can serve as the cornerstone for a great getaway, and when it's combined with Hollywood Beach's multitude of activities, you've got the makings of a memorable Florida vacation. Pack extra batteries for the camera!
Tags: Hollywood, beaches, cruises, music, events, parks, biking, sports, Miami, Green_Travel,
Countdown to Affordable Family Fun in Hollywood
Hollywood pulls out all the stops with Funtastic Fridays for Kids, a weekly event in Anniversary Park that includes a free bounce house, clowns, face painting, music, games and more.
Tags: family, Hollywood, beaches, theater, deals, parks, outdoors_and_nature, art_and_culture,
Cultural Cuisine
No one should leave Florida without at least one Cuban meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. You don’t need to find fancy restaurants – comfortable, family-friendly spots where Spanish is usually the first language will do.
Tags: dining, Tarpon_Springs, Orlando, Hollywood, Miami, Tampa, Coral_Gables, Deerfield_Beach, Lake_Worth, St_Petersburg, Jacksonville, St_Augustine,
Sun-Soaked Beaches of Greater Fort Lauderdale
Upscale hotels and spas, water sports, chic boutiques and lively nightlife are all within each reach of the best sunbathing spots in Fort Lauderdale.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano_Beach, Deerfield_Beach, Dania_Beach, beaches,
Hollywood in the Spotlight
I stroll through ArtsPark at Young Circle, a 10-acre site featuring an innovative children’s play area, a visual arts pavilion and stage and a water sculpture with sound art by Ritsuko Taho.
Tags: Hollywood, beaches, outdoors_and_nature, dining,
What's New for Floridians in 2009
New hotels, restaurants and other venues are ready for visitors in 2009.
Tags: hotels, dining, Sarasota, Naples, Daytona_Beach, Clearwater_Beach, Jacksonville_Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Hollywood, Apalachicola,
Favorite Florida Beaches
Since the sheer number of stunning shores in Florida can be a bit overwhelming (unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to visit them all), we’ve made a list of some favorite Florida beaches according to interest.
Tags: beaches, family, surfing, romance, Hollywood, Panama_City_Beach, Siesta_Key, Venice, Key_West, Pensacola, Sebastian, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Ormond_Beach, Jacksonville_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami_Beach, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Southeast Florida and the Keys Overview
Southeast Florida and the Keys moves to its own beat, from the Latin spice of Miami and its environs to the Jimmy Buffett-inspired rhythms of Key West.
Tags: Florida_Keys, Big_Pine_Key, Boca_Raton, Boynton_Beach, Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Deerfield_Beach, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Homestead, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Key_West, Lake_Worth, Marathon, Miami, Miami_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pompano_Beach, West_Palm_Beach,
'Round the Clock in Hollywood
USA Today named Hollywood Beach's 2.5-mile seaside walkway one of the top 10 nostalgic promenades in the country, making it the postcard-perfect spot to catch the final light of day.
Tags: Hollywood, beaches, nightlife, historic_districts, culture, transportation, biking, parks, dining, music, hotels,
Steps from the Sand
At the end of a sun-drenched day, the open-air environment at Ocean Alley on Hollywood Beach provides sanctuary for sipping a cold beverage, just 15 steps from the sand.
Tags: Hollywood, food_and_wine, dining, sightseeing, beaches,
Outside Interests
Get outdoors in Hollywood, where beautiful beaches, green parks and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk mean fun for your family.
Tags: Hollywood, family, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale,
Beach Hopping
Beyond blue waves and golden sands, discover a distinctive vibe at each of Greater Fort Lauderdale's beaches.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, beaches, Hollywood, Pompano_Beach, Deerfield_Beach, Dania_Beach,
Beyond the Broadwalk
Hollywood boasts seven miles of beaches, which have been designated Blue Wave beaches by the Clean Beaches Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting America's shores. And the area's expanse of white sand and turquoise waters makes it easy to see why. No wonder folks are serious about their beach-going in these parts.
Tags: beaches, Hollywood, boating, shopping, parks, kayaking, canoeing, dining,
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: A True Destination Hotel
With 17 restaurants and lounges, 30,000-square feet of meeting room space, a full-service European-style spa, 22 retail shops and 11 nightclubs in a complex known as Seminole Paradise (whew!) why would you need to leave the premises?.
Tags: Hollywood, resorts, luxury, spas, shopping, nightlife, dining,
Get to Know Hollywood
Like a scene from a postcard, Hollywood Beach's turquoise waves lapped onto the shore. Children built sandcastles. A couple napped under a cabana.
Tags: Hollywood, beaches,
Florida Port Tours
Like marine ports, airports also offer tours of their inner workings and some even hold special open houses.
Tags: tours, Fort_Myers, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Sarasota, Bradenton, Jacksonville, transportation,
Make Yourself at Home
It’s a Victoriana-lover’s nirvana: turrets sweep the eyes skyward, a gazebo extends a coy invitation and a veranda wraps guests right up.
Tags: bed_and_breakfasts, Gainesville, historic_districts, St_Petersburg, St_Augustine, Anna_Maria_Island, Apalachicola, Hollywood,
Beach Blanket Bingo
With hula girls, fire-twirling dancers and more tiki faces than you’ll find in Tahiti, this place shimmies with Polynesian surrealism (and the food’s good, too).
Tags: Anna_Maria_Island, resorts, Florida_Keys, Islamorada, theme_parks, Fort_Lauderdale, Panama_City_Beach, Daytona_Beach, beaches, Hollywood, Weeki_Wachee,
Insider Tips to Florida's Beaches
And lest we forget, it's beautiful! It continually makes several of America's Top 10 lists of best beaches based on sand, water quality and facilities.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, beaches, shelling, water_sports, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, family, wildlife, surfing, sunsets, New_Smyrna_Beach, Daytona_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, birding, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, equestrian, Sanibel_Island, Hollywood,
Under the Boardwalk
"Downtown" Hollywood is undergoing a modern makeover, but at Hollywood Beach, the Broadwalk wears its history proudly. There's a timeless appeal to the visitors' strolling, shopping, playing and dining before the open sand and the Atlantic Ocean. It's a haven for people and people-watchers of all ages.
Tags: Clearwater, Daytona_Beach, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Hollywood, Key_West, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, family, boating, fishing, dining, sightseeing,
Fort Lauderdale, It's Quite the Catch
Fort Lauderdale and its environs have no shortage of marinas, so getting on the water is easy - you just need someone to take you to where the fish are.
Tags: Dania_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, fishing, boating,
Miami Heat: Nightspots that Sizzle
Open six nights a week, the venue is a popular spot for fashion shows, so don't be surprised to spot a supermodel among the crowd.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Hollywood, Miami, South_Beach, nightlife, music,
Sunny Treasures of Sand and Sea
All the legends were true: the sapphire water whispered as it slid up upon the resplendent gold sands, the sky was a cosmic canopy of the finest silk.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood,
City Profile: Hollywood
In addition to a great location, Hollywood has more than seven miles of white, sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and Florida's only oceanfront Broadwalk.
Tags: Hollywood,
Neighborhood Attractions in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale
Fish from the pier. Whack volleyballs in the very capital of beach volleyball. Play on the covered playground. Rent water toys. Relax with a good book.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Dania_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Kissimmee, Orlando, Tampa, family, beaches, aquariums, museums, parks,
Fort Lauderdale Area Beaches
Fort Lauderdale boasts seven miles of warm, soft sand. There are 30 beach access points, but the city's award-winning "wavewall" and beachfront promenade provide the perfect place to soak up Fort Lauderdale's flavor.
Tags: Dania_Beach, Deerfield_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano_Beach, South_Beach, beaches, disabilities_travel,
Fort Lauderdale Area
Water is the way to go in Fort Lauderdale, known as "Venice of America" for its extensive system of canals and waterways.
Tags: Dania_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, beaches, museums, parks, shopping,
Unique Dining
If you're in the Space Coast area, make a lunch date with an astronaut. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Lunch with an Astronaut program is a popular dining treat for kids and parents alike.
Tags: Bradenton, Captiva_Island, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, DeLand, Fort_Lauderdale, Grayton_Beach, Hollywood, Key_West, Kissimmee, Lake_Wales, Miami, Miami_Beach, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Tampa, West_Palm_Beach, Ybor_City, St_Augustine, dining, food_and_wine,
Fish Shacks and Other Laid-Back Fun
The best seating is outdoors around picnic tables on the deck overlooking the salt marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway, just before it empties into Ponce Inlet.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Hollywood, Miami, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sanford, Steinhatchee, Tampa, Titusville, Venice, dining,
Best Beaches For...
The grains are so fine, so white that you'll feel you are on packed sugar.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Daytona_Beach, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key_West, Melbourne, Naples, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, parks, shelling, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, water_sports, beaches,
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