Many of Fort Lauderdale's major attractions and amenities are within walking distance of each other. By Dalia Colon Footloose and Car-Free Between its waterways, beach walks, public transportation and totally pleasant pedestrian promenades, Fort Lauderdale makes driving practically obsolete. Big…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Families traveling to Fort Lauderdale with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs can find plenty to see and do. If your child needs a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient, caring destination to explore, you can make family travel…
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By Kara Franker Want to see some art while you're in Fort Lauderdale? Here are three tours you'll enjoy... FAT Village Art Walk Enjoy an evening of great art, live music and much more as you explore this unique neighborhood of shops, cafes and galleries. This former downtown warehouse village…
Read MoreBy Steve Winston On Dec. 5, 1945, four months after the end of World War II, five “Avenger” torpedo bombers took off from the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale. Referred to now as "Bermuda Triangle Flight 19," they were headed east for the Bahamas to practice bombing runs on a sunken ship. The…
Read MoreCulture, education and fun are easily found on a family-friendly vacation to Fort Lauderdale. By Lillian Seays As soon as school was out, our grandchildren wasted no time cashing in on our promise to take them on vacation. Planning a retreat for an African-American family of four requires a…
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By Kara Franker The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, a AAA Four Diamond-rated resort, overlooks the white sand and blue waters that line seven-mile Fort Lauderdale beach. The hotel offers experiences for guests and locals alike via its Food is Art, Liquid Art and Everyday Surprises programs. And, as…
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By Kara Franker Explore the history and beauty of Fort Lauderdale by rolling through the city on a special Segway tour. And sweeten the deal with a Riverside Hotel package, including an overnight stay at the historic Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Blvd…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff When you're in South Florida, here are some of the highlights of heritage, nature and culture to be found in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Heritage Highlights The oldest surviving structure in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale's 1901 Historic Stranahan House Museum…
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By Gary McKechnie If you don’t know about the Mai Kai Polynesian dinner show on Fort Lauderdale’s Federal Highway (U.S. 1), it’s a legend among fans of tiki culture, the retro kitsch style that sprang up when the South Pacific began to infiltrate the American culture through Hawaiian dance, bamboo…
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