One of Florida's most attractive beach resorts, Fort Lauderdale has a relaxed, easy lifestyle. With a tropical climate, year-round sunshine, golden sand and warm Atlantic waters, this is a beach-lover's paradise. You might like to take a boat trip on some of the 300 miles of canals. Florida's many attractions, such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Cape Canaveral and the Florida Keys are all within easy reach.
Did you know? Fort Lauderdale is known as the 'Venice of America'
due to its expansive and intricate
canal system.
Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the USA during the Second Seminole War. Three forts named "Fort Lauderdale" were constructed; the first was at the fork of the New River, the second at Tarpon Bend, in what is now known as the Sailboat Bend neighborhood, and the third near the site of the Bahia Mar Marina. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort.
Fort Lauderdale Weather & Climate
Fort Lauderdale has a mixture of a hot and humid summers and mild winters, briefly: one season of
hot, wet summers and another season of cooler, dry winters. The hurricane season is between June and November with peaks in September and October.
Tourist Attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale in Florida is a buzzing city with a perfect beach location, where many young people meet! Some of the famous attraction sites include:
Palm-fringed “Where The Boys Are” beach promenade and the beach is considered to be Spring-Break capital of the World! Many activities and fun parties get organised in this area of the city, and people rush to participate in many contests or simply enjoy their day by the tropical beach and socialise.
Butterfly World: many wonderful species of butterflies from South and Central America, Malaysia etc. are concentrated in this outdoor area permitting the visitors to observe them and enjoy their time in this fabulous wild-life resort.
