Visit Lauderdale: For Everything Under The Sun

More. And better than ever. That is the promise of the 62nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) this year.

With seven distinct exhibition venues, including the glamorous Superyacht Village, six miles of floating docks, over 1,500 boats of every shape, size and price, and miles of aisles in numerous booths, FLIBS is the highlight of the year.

But there is much more to Greater Fort Lauderdale these days than the world's largest yacht show on the water.

Come to FLIBS, but stay to experience the next level of style, sophistication and relaxed, fun under the sun that this diverse, cosmopolitan playground has to offer.

For those looking for luxury, decadent gourmet cuisine, world-class mixologists and breathtaking views, Greater Fort Lauderdale now boasts some of the world's most luxurious accommodations.

New luxury hotels from the world's most famous brands are already here.

From the Ritz-Carlton to Conrad, from Kimpton to the W, from the Hyatt to the upcoming 22-story Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, there is no shortage of boutique luxury.

If you're more of a tropical paradise, head to Jimmy Buffett's parrot-dwelling Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in flip flops. Watersports enthusiasts will love the FlowRider® surf simulator, paddle boards and beach snorkeling.

And if you want to rock star, the breathtaking new $ 1.5 billion Guitar Hotel, part of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, offers 24-hour world-class entertainment, a 3 900 square meters, as well as private villas with their own pools and attentive butlers ready to support the flow of "Margarita".

These luxurious apartments are complemented by some of the finest restaurants to satisfy even the most discerning foodie.

For a seafood delight, head to the Blue Moon Fish Company, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, for a delicious grouper stuffed with blue crab or oysters with fireworks.

Or the swanky Dune by Napa Valley Auberge. Here, the Florida black grouper is simply divine and the wine list is second to none.

Delicious rock crabs, king crabs and wild jumbo shrimp can be enjoyed at Billy's Stone Crab on the waterfront in Hollywood Beach - a true delight for seafood lovers.

Know that there are over 4,000 restaurants to choose from in the 31 townships of Greater Fort Lauderdale, so no one goes hungry.

Bustling Las Olas Boulevard with its upscale shopping - Lauderdale's answer to Rodeo Drive - is like a culinary tour of the planet.

This mile-long slice of old Florida is the perfect place to sample everything from Italian, Asian or Mexican to modern American cuisine.

At Boathouse Restaurant in Las Olas Riverside, watch from the front row a never-ending parade of boats and superyachts cruising the New River.

The menu has a Mediterranean flavor: from meatballs with Moroccan seasoning to hot and cold tapas.

This is the beauty of this corner of southern Florida: water is everywhere. With a staggering 300 miles of navigable waterways, it's not for nothing that this city is called the Venice of America.

Board one of the fleets of water taxis, riverboats or private charter yachts for a personal look at the mind-blowing mega-mansions of Greater Fort Lauderdale and their mega-yachts tethered outside.

For the finest examples of luxury real estate, check out the Millionaire Row on the New River - or rather, the Billionaire Row these days.

Thrill seekers can rent a jet ski from 5-Star Jet Ski Rentals and ride the waves through this aquatic wonderland.

Or indulge your diving desire and dive into one of 76 artificial reefs created in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream right off the coast.

Today, Greater Fort Lauderdale houses the largest collection of warm water wrecks in the western world.

For example, the 100-meter vessel Lady Luck, which sank in 2016 a mile from Pompano Beach.

This is the centerpiece of the new Wreck Park for divers. It includes the 31-meter tug Okinawa and 15 other wrecks located nearby.

You might just want to do what many visitors to Greater Fort Lauderdale do, which is cool off.

With a year-round average temperature of 25 degrees C and typically 3,000 or more hours of sunshine a year, the weather is perfect to enjoy 24 miles of golden sand on eight dedicated beaches that stretch from Deerfield in the north to Hallandale in the south.

Now that Greater Fort Lauderdale is completely open for business after Covid, there is simply no better time to visit Lauderdale.

30.06.2021