Fort Lauderdale Vacations

Ah, a perfect day filled with rolling ocean waves and soft sand beneath your feet. That’s what you’ll experience with time spent at Fort Lauderdale Beach. Aside from lounging and enjoying a lazy day in the sun, you’ll also have access to restaurants and shops thanks to a nearby promenade. Watersports like jet skiing and parasailing, surfing lessons, and yacht rentals are also available.

This award-winning beach is perfect for enjoying some sun without having to deal with huge crowds, which means you won’t have to fight for a spot to sprawl out on the warm sand. Not to mention, Deerfield Beach is chock full of fun things for the entire family to enjoy. Camp, fish, or skate at Quiet Rivers Park. If you’re feeling more adventurous, try a cable skiing course. Then, finish it all off with an evening full of shopping and dining.

Alligators, panthers, and pythons, oh my! The Everglades are a must-see, but you absolutely must not see them alone. Trust a seasoned expert to guide you through this amazing ecosystem via airboat and get an in-depth look at the nature that lives within it. You may even get to take your picture with an alligator.

Pub crawls and brewery tours are best enjoyed with an adults-only crowd, and Fort Lauderdale is just the place to do it. Choose from a variety of tours that will give you a true taste of the area. Not a drinker? Watersports, hiking, camping, and so much more are available – just pick your favorite.

Fort Lauderdale is filled with historic homes, museums, and art exhibitions. If you’re a history and culture buff, there’s no better way to learn about the area than to see what these hotspots are all about. Colors come to life at the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, filled with dozens of cultural masterpieces. Along Fort Lauderdale Beach, the Bonnet House estate features famed artwork and an amazing barrier-island ecosystem. The New River Inn, a historic plantation-style home, was once a gathering place for presidents and other dignitaries.

If you desire an out-of-the-box experience, Fort Lauderdale doesn’t disappoint. Look up at the night sky. Do you see a full moon? If so, you’ll love the poolside full moon party at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Bonus: It benefits charity! Live mermaid shows at Wreck Bar are both unique and entertaining. Grab a drink and nosh on delicious seafood as the mermaids entertain and delight you.  

Outdoor fun is always a blast in Fort Lauderdale! Kids can splash their way down waterslides, glide through a tube ride, and enjoy two water playgrounds at C.B. Smith Park. For a little extra adventure, how about a professional surf lesson from EZRIDE Surf School? The kids will be surfing like champs in no time! Speaking of watersports, there are plenty of options for the entire family. Jet skis, kayaks, flyboards, and more are available.

A family pirate cruise is the perfect way to unleash your inner swashbuckler! Hop aboard and enjoy face painting and pirate “slang” lessons. Then, embark on your journey, where you’ll go in search of lost treasure. At the end of your adventure, each little one will receive a certificate and other fun pirate gifts.

There’s no shortage of full-service malls in the area, and these picks offer the best brands with the added bonus of a little time out of the Florida sun! Shop ‘til you drop at the fashionable Galleria Mall or score an amazing deal at Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet shopping destination in the U.S., with over 350 stores and 16 restaurants.