Fort Lauderdale, FL Hotels

Ft. Lauderdale Days Inn
2201 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Nightly Rates: ( 65.25 - 303.98 )
2 Star
Welcome to the 'Venice of America! Located in tropical Fort Lauderdale the Days Inn is perfectly located for the business traveler as well as those looking for some well deserved rest and relaxation. Located just 2 miles from Fort Lauderda...more


Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Nightly Rates: ( 169.00 - 279.00 )
3 Star
The hotel was built in 1936 with a European ambience and Mediterranean style. There are Terra Cotta tile floors, 3 fireplaces, lush tropical gardens and nice landscaping. The New River is in the back of the hotel. There is antique Jacobean ...more


Best Western Oceanside Inn
1180 Seabreeze Boulevard (A1A)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 95.99 - 111.99 )
3 Star
Shuttle to and from hotel Fort Lauderdale International Airport is included with Rack Rate only. Reservations at no charge. At the Best Western Oceanside Inn, in the heart of Fort Lauderdale where outdoor cafes, shopping and nightlife awake...more


Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
4060 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 99.00 - 99.00 )
3 Star
PINNACLE AWARD WINNING PROPERTY The Ramada Plaza Beach Resort is a beach front resort. Each guest room has its own open air balcony where you will enjoy breathtaking sunrises and spectacular views of our private beach and aquamarine ocean....more


Fort Lauderdale Bahia Cabana
3001 Harbor Drive (A1A)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 76.51 - 99.00 )
1 Star
Bahia Cabana is located in the heart of the Venice of America directly across from Fort Lauderdale's famous white, sandy Beach on the Atlantic Ocean and on Florida's Intra-Coastal Waterway overlooking Fort Lauderdale's largest Boat Marina. ...more


Comfort Inn Ft. Lauderdale
3551 W. Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 91.99 - 91.99 )
3 Star
Located in the Business District of Fort Lauderdale. Close to shopping and restaurants. 6 miles to beaches. NOW OFFERING FREE WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET! ...more


Fort Lauderdale Ramada Plaza Hotel & Resort
5100 N. State Rd. 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
Nightly Rates: ( 89.00 - 89.00 )
2 Star
The Ramada Plaza at Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful hotel that is only minutes away from downtown and the beach. We have many different tupes of hotel rooms such as King and Double Bedded rooms, Oversized rooms, Poolside rooms and Suites. O...more


Best Western Oakland Park Inn
3001 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Nightly Rates: ( 81.99 - 81.99 )
2 Star
Stay at Fort Lauderdale's best kept secret. Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale is the Best Western Oakland Park Inn. The Best Western Oakland Park Inn is conveniently located near Fort Lauderdale Beach. Relax during the day at out lus...more


Fort Lauderdale Beach Travelodge
4011 North Ocean Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 79.99 - 79.99 )
3 Star
Walking distance to the beach, shopping and restaurants Las Olas Blvd, Port Everglades and Convention Center - minutes away Complimentary Continental Breakfast Heated outdoor pool Microwaves in all rooms Refrigerators in all rooms Int...more


Ramada Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport
2275 State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Nightly Rates: ( 79.00 - 79.00 )
3 Star
Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet FREE SHUTTLE TO PORT EVERGLADES & BROWARD CONVENTION CENTER 5am-12:30am FREE SHUTTLE TO AND FROM FT. LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTL AIRPORT 5am-12:30am Port of Miami Cruise Package available ...more


Fort Lauderdale-Days Inn Oakland Park/Interstate Highway 95
1595 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Nightly Rates: ( 59.75 - 63.00 )
1 Star
The Days Inn Ft. Lauderdale / Oakland Park Hotel is conveniently located at the Oakland Park Boulevard Exit Interstate Highway 95 and parallel to two major business thorough fares - Commercial Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard, This newly ren...more


La Quinta Ft Lauderdale Cypress Creek/I-95
999 W Cypress Creek Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 98.10 - 129.00 )
3 Star
The La Quinta Inn-Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek sits just minutes from the sunshine-splashed beaches of the "Venice of America." Walk from here to Lockhart Stadium (Miami Fusion Soccer), and Palm-Aire Country Club. Drive to Boomers Thrillpa...more


Wellesley Inn Fort Lauderdale-Tamarac
5070 North State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
Nightly Rates: ( 89.10 - 124.00 )
3 Star
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La Quinta Inn Ft. Lauderdale Tamarac East
3800 W. Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 67.50 - 100.00 )
3 Star
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Fort Lauderdale-Days Inn I-95/Broward Blvd
1700 W Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Nightly Rates: ( 89.00 - 89.00 )
3 Star
This hotel is located about 1 mile from Downtown Ft Lauderdale, which makes it convenient to Government offices, the Performing Arts Center, the Convention Center and many other area attractions. With easy access and plenty of parking, we a...more


Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
1251 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 49.99 - 49.99 )
2 Star
All rooms have microfridges, hairdryers, coffeemakers 25 inch TV with 60+ cable channels Free local calls Outdoor Pool Public Park across the street; tennis courts, jogging trails, etc.. Beach - 1.5 miles Easy drive to Galleria Mall, ...more


The Atlantic
601 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 249.00 - 359.00 )
4 Star
Fort Lauderdale's premier luxury hotel, The Atlantic, is set amidst 23 miles of pristine sun-splashed golden beaches in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. Our modern luxury ideals keep us devoted to the pursuit of service, elegance, and a s...more


Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six
2301 South East 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 203.98 - 303.98 )
4 Star
Fort Lauderdale's landmark resort set amidst a 22 acre tropical paradise on the famed intracoastal. This luxurious resort offers a world-class marina and features the fine services and amenities of an aquatic center, a European spa, and fiv...more


Marriott Harbor Beach Resort And Spa
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 239.00 - 239.00 )
4 Star
Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort and Spa, tucked away on sixteen acres of secluded oceanfront property, offers the ultimate in casual elegance and outstanding service on South Florida's largest private beach. A recently completed thirty-two m...more


Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (Route A1A)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 170.00 - 210.00 )
3 Star
With its prime oceanfront setting on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel boasts the area's best location. We are just a short drive from Fort Lauderdale's downtown, offering dining, entertainment, museums, and performing art...more


Sheraton Yankee Clipper Hotel
1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 168.57 - 208.57 )
3 Star
A spectacular oceanfront hotel, the Sheraton Yankee Clipper Hotel is a favorite for family vacations and carefree getaways. Our location right on the beach is just moments away from Fort Lauderdale's fashionable downtown shopping and cultur...more


Courtyard By Marriott Fort Lauderdale East
5001 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 89.10 - 199.95 )
3 Star
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Fort Lauderdale East is conveniently located two tenths mile from Coral Ridge Presbyteria...more


Marriott Fort Lauderdale North
6650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 124.00 - 169.00 )
3 Star
The Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is the only fully renovated suburban hotel in the center of the Cypress Creek business district. Located five miles north of downtown and adjacent to an aquatic nature preserve, the hotel is just one quart...more


Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel
1617 Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 159.00 - 159.00 )
3 Star
The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel is a luxurious boutique-style hotel with an island colonial decor. Located in Quay Center two miles south of downtown, this full-service property is across the street from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Co...more


Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Ft. Lauderdale
555 N.W. 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 149.00 - 149.00 )
3 Star
In the heart of South Florida, the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Ft. Lauderdale is the ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike. Just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, we are located in the ...more


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Air/Sea Port
1150 W. STATE RD 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 109.66 - 149.00 )
3 Star
The newest hotel in Ft. Lauderdale is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Centrally located to Ft. Lauderdale Int®l Airport, Port Everglades, the Convention Center & downtown - the perfect choice for a business or leisure stay. Easi...more


Holiday Inn Ft Lauderdale Beach, Fl
999 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 112.00 - 140.00 )
3 Star
Each room at the Holiday Inn Ft. Lauderdale Beach offers an ocean view. Additionally, all rooms offer complimentary in-room safe, irons, data port, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, remote controlled color TV and in room movies and voicemail. ...more


Towneplace Suites By Marriott Fort Lauderdale West
3100 Prospect Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 134.00 - 134.00 )
Welcome to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale West! We provide extended stay lodging near Crystal Springs and Lambda Physic and are located just one mile from the Cypress Creek business district and seven miles northwest of d...more


Courtyard By Marriott North/Cypress Creek
2440 West Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 89.10 - 129.00 )
3 Star
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard by Marriott surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our newly renovated guest rooms featuring cable...more


Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale-Conv Ctr, Fl
1500 SE 17th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 89.10 - 129.00 )
3 Star
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Hotel! We are located in the heart of it all! We offer a 24 hour complimentary airport shuttle to and from Fort Lauderdale International Airport . We are located one block from the North...more


The Westin Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Nightly Rates: ( 129.00 - 129.00 )
3 Star
Overlooking a sparkling three-acre lagoon, The Westin Fort Lauderdale is the perfect retreat for business groups. Luxuriously appointed guest rooms offer our signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. Spacious meeting rooms are highlighted...more


Fairfield Inn By Marriott Ft Lauderdale North
5727 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 119.00 - 119.00 )
3 Star
Fairfield Inn is Marriott's award winning economy lodging chain featuring clean, convenient quality accommodations - all for a great value! Our guest rooms are equipped with thoughtful amenities including a remote control television with fr...more


Holiday Inn Lauderdale By The Sea-N Bch, F
4116 N. Ocean Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 100.00 - 110.00 )
3 Star
The Holiday Inn Hotel Lauderdale By the Sea-N Beach is directly across the street from white sandy beaches, in the quaint village of Lauderdale by the Sea. Denny's restaurant on premise. Oceanview and kitchenette rooms have a private bal...more


Premiere Hotel
3110 Belmar Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 59.00 - 99.00 )
2 Star
Conveniently located a few steps from the ocean, this family owned and operated property, has 20 fully renovated rooms offering complimentary in-room movies, VCR, unlimited Internet access, heated pool, bicycles, parking on premises, iron/b...more


Irelands Inn Beach Resort
2220 North Atlantic Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Nightly Rates: ( 222.50 - 222.50 )
3 Star
Irelands Inn Beach Resort is a family owned and operated complex. The Main Building was built in 1964 by the Ireland family. Additional land and buildings were acquired over the next 40 years making it one of the few privately owned and ope...more


Best Western Ft. Lauderdale Inn
1221 State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Nightly Rates: ( 89.10 - 99.00 )
3 Star
Welcome to the Best Western Ft. Lauderdale Inn - a "best kept secret" - a small intimate inn located in the heart of the Ft. Lauderdale Air and Cruise Port. Within minutes from all major highways (I-95, I-595, Turnpike), the Convention Cent...more


Amerisuites Fort Lauderdale 17Th Street
1851 S.E. 10th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 116.00 - 189.00 )
3 Star
The AmeriSuites Fort Lauderdale is located on beautiful 17th street 1/4 mile from the Causeway. It is a new six story building set off the main street with easy access to all of Fort Lauderdale and Miami. We are close to beaches, business a...more


Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port
1800 S. Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1853
Nightly Rates: ( 107.99 - 169.99 )
3 Star
Pre and post cruise accommodations with free van service to Port Everglades Cruiseport and FLL Airport (0500-2400). In-room 25in TVs; Showtime and Pay-per-View. FREE daily Continental Breakfast. Tuesday night managers reception (5:30 - 7:0...more


El Palacio Hotel
4900 Powerline Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Nightly Rates: ( 57.25 - 299.00 )
3 Star
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America's Best Inns Ft. Lauderdale South
3001 SE 6th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 79.00 - 149.00 )
3 Star
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Ft Lauderdale Oceanfront
440 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 89.10 - 129.00 )
3 Star
Ideally Located On Beautiful Ft. Lauderdale Beach Bordered By The Sparkling Atlantic Ocean And The Intracoastal Waterway The Ft. Lauderdale Oceanfront Hotel Is Your Perfect Seaside Retreat. Just 10 Minutes From The Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood ...more


Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
2440 West State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Nightly Rates: ( 98.99 - 109.99 )
1 Star
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Sans Souci Hotel
618 North Birch Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 99.00 - 109.00 )
3 Star
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Americas Best Inns Ft Lauderdale
2935 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Nightly Rates: ( 59.99 - 62.99 )
3 Star
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Howard Johnson Plaza-Hotel & Resort
700 North Atlantic Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 75.00 - 450.00 )
3 Star
Our Howard Johnson Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is a picture book setting on the unspoiled sandy stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Every room has a private balcony, refrigerator, double vanity, cable television, and individually controlled a...more


Best Western Pelican Beach Resort
2000 N. Atlantic Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Nightly Rates: ( 224.25 - 299.00 )
3 Star
Welcome to our intimate oceanfront paradise in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Best Western Pelican Beach Resort is a family owned and operated resort nestled directly on Fort Lauderdale's fabulous sandy beach where there is truly "noth...more


Residence Inn By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston
2605 Weston Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
Nightly Rates: ( 152.00 - 259.00 )
3 Star
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than a traditional hotel room. The Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Weston is located within one mi...more


Beachcomber Resort And Villas
1200 South Ocean Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33062
Nightly Rates: ( 109.00 - 429.00 )
3 Star
An intimate full service oceanfront resort nestled on a quiet, pristine beach. Offers exclusive Service and peaceful retreat amid all Fort Lauderdale?s many attractions. Brand new rooms, suites and villas, decorated in Island Plantation sty...more


Marriott's Fort Lauderdale Beachplace Towers
21 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Nightly Rates: ( 121.00 - 387.00 )
Marriott Vacation Club International resorts feature spacious villas designed to provide high quality accommodations within a relaxing resort atmosphere. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining areas and well-app...more


Inverrary Plaza Hotel
3501 Inverrary Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
Nightly Rates: ( 65.25 - 303.98 )
4 Star
The Inverrary Hotel, a 207-room sports hotel of value, is located only minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, famous beaches and limitless shopping at Sawgrass Mills. Our 54 holes of championship golf have been host to t...more


Beachside Convenience Suites
2019 Ne 4TH Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33441
Nightly Rates: ( 57.25 - 299.00 )
2 Star
Beachside Gardens Suites convey an atmosphere of comfort and casual elegance. Our outstanding staff takes special care to make each apartment shine like a diamond. All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a relaxed...more


Schubert Hotel At Victoria Park
855 Northeast 20th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 57.25 - 299.00 )
4 Star
Fort Lauderdale's finest small luxury hotel. With just 30 rooms and suites, the Schubert Hotel at Victoria Park combines the sophistication and luxury of a much larger resort with the intimacy and charm of a quaint historic inn. ...more


Tropical Hideaway
3186 SE 12TH STREET
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33062
Nightly Rates: ( 57.25 - 299.00 )
4 Star
Tropical vacation properties are fully furnished townhouses ideal for family vacations with waterfront views, pool, jacuzzi, boat dockage within close proximity to the beach located in Pompano Beach, Florida.They include a 40 foot boat dock...more


Horizon By The Sea Inn
4229 N. Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 57.25 - 299.00 )
3 Star
A place to relax and refresh right in the heart of Lauderdale By The Sea, only 50 yards from the ocean. Centrally located along the Florida Gold Coast in the quiet community of Lauderdale By The Sea. Once you are here, you will find a qui...more


Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort
909 Breaker Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 65.25 - 222.50 )
2 Star
A jewel on Floridas Atlantic Coast, Fort Lauderdales twenty-three miles of beach will immediately put you at ease. This seaside city sports the perfect combination of exciting nightlife, unique excursions, bountiful shopping, and coastal ch...more


Inverrary Hotel
3501 Inverrary Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
Nightly Rates: ( 109.00 - 129.00 )
3 Star
The Inverrary, located close to all South Florida attractions, offers tastefully furnished rooms overlooking either our tennis courts or the famous Inverrary Golf Course. Our restaurants offer South Florida regional cuisine and the lounge a...more


Tropic Cay Beach Resort Hotel
529 North Atlantic Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Nightly Rates: ( 59.00 - 79.00 )
3 Star
Located in the heart of Palm lined Fort Lauderdale, Tropic Cay Beach Resort hotel is in the center of all the attractions and is the place for a sun filled vacation at an affordable rate. Located in the heart of Palm lined Fort Lauderdale....more


Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel And Suites
3711 N. Ocean Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Nightly Rates: ( 65.25 - 222.50 )
3 Star
This 66 room hotel offers well-appointed rooms within walking distance of the beaches. Relax in our large pool or sip a refreshing cocktail while you soak up the beautiful Florida sun. The warm and friendly atmosphere of -Our Place- makes y...more



Fort Lauderdale Hotel Chains

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Courtyard by Marriott
Days Inn
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
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Howard Johnson Plazas, Hotels, Inns, and Express Inns
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InnPoints Worldwide
La Quinta
Lexington Services
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Renaissance Hotels and Resorts
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FT LAUDERDALE

So what do the residents and loyal visitors of Florida's fastest growing, most diverse and dynamic vacation and business travel destination know that the rest of the world should find out? For starters there are 23 miles of wide sandy beaches stretching enticingly along calm, azure Atlantic waters – from Palm Beach in the north to Miami in the south.

More than 300 miles of navigable inland waterways wind through palatial estates, citrus groves and the unique and exotic Everglades – beckoning boats of all sizes and shapes. It is the Intracoastal Waterway and the waterfront homes which dot it, that have earned Greater Fort Lauderdale its reputation as the "Venice of America" and, with more than 44,000 registered boats, the label "yachting-capital-of-the-world." Then there are the cultural attractions, museums, sports, sailing and Scuba, dining, entertainment, shopping, natural wonders, festivals and celebrations, friendly folk, cruise ships, water taxis, horse-drawn carriages, butterflies, alligators.....

This is Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County: An area covering 1,197 square miles – two thirds of which lie in the Everglades, also known as the "river of grass" – of diverse attractions and activities on and off the beach.

With some 33,000 hotel rooms in Greater Fort Lauderdale, finding the right one is never a problem. Accommodations range from small inexpensive, family-run inns to deluxe resorts. The area also has great spa resorts like Hyatt Regency's Pier Sixty-Six SPA LXVI, Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, and the Diplomat Resort Country Club and Spa.

From diamonds and precious antiques to discounted designer wear, Greater Fort Lauderdale has no shortage of shopping opportunities, from Sawgrass Mills, the world's largest value and entertainment mall, to the famed The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. Festival Marketplace in Pompano and The Millennium Hollywood's City Place offer bargains in air-conditioned comfort.

Landscaped, gas-lighted and chic Las Olas Boulevard is lined with one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Antique lovers head for Antique Row in nearby Dania, with 100 shops in a one-block area. For treasure and trivia hunters, 80 acres of garage sales, farmers market, international bazaar, county fair and free daily circus are all rolled into the south's largest flea market at the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop. The Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops mega sporting goods store will delight sportsmen and women.

With the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Greater Fort Lauderdale is the center for theater, music and dance in South Florida. Here, the biggest Broadway musicals make their first and frequently only stop in the region. The Broward Center joins other performing arts venues, such as the Office Depot Center in Sunrise, offering popular musical concerts.

For a look at "Old Florida", historic sites abound: Bonnet House (named for the lilies which are native to the nearby Everglades) is the Fort Lauderdale oceanfront estate of the late painter Frederic Bartlett; Stranahan House is the oldest home in Broward County and Flamingo Gardens and Wray Botanical Collection, one of the area's first citrus groves, is now a botanical garden.

The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art is home of one of the world's premier collections of early 20th-century art and site of many prestigious traveling shows. The Museum of Discovery and Science, and Blockbuster 3D IMAX Theater, the most visited museum in Florida, helps kids of all ages explore science, space, and the environment.

Not to be missed is Butterfly World, set in Tradewinds Park, featuring a specially designed screened enclosure that lets thousands of butterflies fly free in their native habitats. A hummingbird exhibit and a hatchery complete this unique "world."

Broward County's 288 parks offer horseback riding, nature trails, picnicking and camping areas, waterskiing and fresh-water lakes – for some of the best bass-fishing in the county.

More than 3.6 million people cruise out of modern Port Everglades each year, making it one of the world's largest cruise ports. There is casino gaming aboard the Discovery, St. Tropez and SeaEscape cruise ships, which offer daily "cruises to nowhere" and to the nearby Bahamas. Hop onboard The Cat, a fast speed ferry to Freeport.

Golfers will recognize the names of famous courses, among the more than 56 throughout Broward County. Tennis too, is world-class here with 550 public and private tennis courts.

Scuba divers will find clear water and coral formations as elaborate and spectacular as those in the fabled Florida Keys. More than two dozen sanitized freighters and other vessels have been sunk and strategically placed off the coast, primarily around Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.

The Jungle Queen offers guided day tours and dinner cruises through the canals and waterways. The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi service provides a delightful and scenic mode of transportation to and from many hotels, attractions, restaurants and shops.

In Davie, a "western" town by mandate, every structure must be built to a western theme. Weekly "Jackpot" rodeos are popular with local cowboys and cowgirls and a monthly professional rodeo draws participants nationwide. This is also the place to come for horseback riding, where stables offer English-and Western-style, with miles of trails for exploring.

But of course The Beach in Fort Lauderdale has the final call. The 23 miles of Blue Wave certified beaches are magnets for vacationers and beach adventures range from parasailing and windsurfing to basketball and badminton. But quiet, uncrowded stretches remain, where sea turtles lay their precious eggs, protected by tall grasses and seagrape trees; where exotic birds congregate in the early morning to feed on sealife left by the tide and where beach lovers can walk for uninterrupted miles, accompanied only by the surge of the incoming sea.