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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Generally a safe city, visitors to Fort Lauderdale should still be cautious...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
History 
Long before college students headed to Florida for spring break, the area...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Authors Susan Gillis and Dan Hobby offer a look that covers the 160 year...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau operates...
Last edited: January 05, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Fort Lauderdale Weather   Locals often joke that Fort Lauderdale has two...
Last edited: June 19, 2008
Introduction 
This canal-laced city is a far cry from its spring break party image of the...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Fort Lauderdale is served by the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International ( FLL...
Last edited: January 05, 2007
Getting Around 
If you want to see Fort Lauderdale by water, there is a water taxi service, you...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Public Transportation 
The bus system (Broward County Transit) http://www.browar... in Fort Lauderdale...
Last edited: June 13, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
From the airport taxi, limousine, and shuttle service is available. Shuttle...
Last edited: October 31, 2008
Navigating Fort Lauderdale 
The Fort Lauderdale street system is set up as a grid like many other cities...
Last edited: April 16, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Check out the riverboat The Jungle Queen for a fun sightseeing day trip. A...
Last edited: July 02, 2009
Family Travel 
The Ft. Lauderdale Swap Shop http://www.florid... It is huge, and it has drive...
Last edited: January 28, 2009
Nightlife 
Primarily there are four Hotspot Hubs in Ft. Lauderdale for the Club and Party...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
"By Word of Mouth" is a terrific restaurant in a most unlikely setting... in a...
Last edited: January 15, 2006
The Performing Arts 
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts offers both a large hall with the...
Last edited: June 12, 2006
Shopping 
The nearby and newly renovated Galleria Mall not only boasts a Neiman Marcus...
Last edited: October 11, 2009
Sports & Activities 
One of the more entertaining and enjoyable things you can do in Fort...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
For Gay & Lesbian Travelers 
Fort Lauderdale has quickly become one of the top destinations for gay and...
Last edited: May 08, 2009
Golf-Public courses in Fort Lauderdale  
Local public Fort Lauderdale courses are priced more reasonable in the summer...
Last edited: July 24, 2009
Sawgrass Mills Mall 
The Sawgrass Mills Mall, is a huge mall located in Sunrise Florida. It takes...
Last edited: February 21, 2009
Sunday Jazz Brunch 
The first Sunday of each month there is a Jazz Brunch along the Riverwalk. Pack...
Last edited: May 31, 2006
Super Bowl 2010-Hotel Availability 
      Traveler's Alert- Super Bowl Hotel Availability Travelers wishing to come...
Last edited: December 20, 2009
The Beach 
Fort Lauderdale beach is one of the main tourist attractions in the area.  No...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Carrie B Cruises 
The Carrie B offers three daily sightseeing cruises at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. See...
Last edited: July 10, 2008
Discovery Day Cruise to Freeport Bahamas 
Be prepared to wait on various long lines before boarding the ship. Expect to...
Last edited: August 10, 2009
Pompano Square 
"Pompano Square" now known as "Pompano Citi Centre" has made many changes in...
Last edited: January 02, 2008
Riverfront Cruises and Anticipation Yachts 
Riverfront Cruises and Anticipation Yacht's boats depart from 300 SW 1st Ave...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
If you can’t find something to eat in Fort Lauderdale you’re just not trying...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Cheap Eats 
 Some favorite "cheap eats" spots in Fort Lauderdale are: Vincenzo's Pizzaria...
Last edited: July 04, 2009
Dining with a View 
Opas Taverna - pretty decent greek food - outdoor patio, what is fun is that...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Fort Lauderdale On A Budget 
If you are cruising out of Port Everglades and don't have transportation, the...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
Greek Express 
Great restaurant next to the Marriott Courtyard.  For under $10 you can get a...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Vincenzo's Pizzaria 
This place is totally authentic Italian food, imported water to make the dough...
Last edited: January 14, 2008
Il Mulino 
This is a true favorite! The garlic bread is delicious and MUST be shared (tons...
Last edited: February 09, 2008
Mario's Catalina Restaurant 
This restaurant is spectacular if you have a few days to enjoy in FLL, From the...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Nabab Indian Cuisine 
For  the restaurant menu and Information please visit the website...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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