| Boasting a year-round tropical climate and | | | | the open waters for some deep-sea fishing or |
| breathtaking, sun-drenched scenery, Fort Lauderdale | | | | discover the city’s landmarks along the canals, |
| is a stunning place to visit. Often referred to as the | | | | there are a range of options available for visitors to |
| Venice of America due to its medley of canals – | | | | take advantage of. What could be better than taking |
| there is more than 160 miles of waterways – it | | | | to your own private yacht to soak up the |
| offers up a superb selection of lush, natural habitats | | | | remarkable views scattered around? |
| and exhilarating entertainment opportunities. | | | | To really get a feel for Fort Lauderdale, it can be |
| Located in the state of Florida, it lies along the | | | | worth renting a yacht to embark on some inner-city |
| Atlantic Ocean and is positioned just 23 miles north | | | | exploration. In addition to being able to take in the |
| of Miami. Filled with a host of palm trees, golden | | | | luxurious, million-dollar mansions dotted along the |
| sands and warm ocean breezes, it originally acquired | | | | banks of the canals, it is also possible to dock at a |
| its name after a string of forts was built on the site | | | | number of the restaurants located on the |
| during the Florida War, which lasted from 1835 to | | | | Intracoastal Waterway, which is a great way to |
| 1842. | | | | satiate your sailor’s appetite! |
| The city is now a hub for the manufacturing and | | | | There is also a huge range of other activities to |
| maintenance of yachts and, due to its many | | | | pursue, such as heading to Fort Lauderdale’s |
| waterways, offers up some outstanding yachting | | | | stunning beach or to one of its many parks. The |
| opportunities. It is also the site of the biggest boat | | | | Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a definite highlight and |
| exhibition in the world, the Fort Lauderdale Boat | | | | is home to a diverse array of wildlife, whilst the John |
| Show, which attracts more than 125,000 people | | | | U. Lloyd Beach State Park offers up a number of |
| annually. | | | | water sports, from surf fishing and canoeing to |
| Not only that, but because of its close proximity to | | | | swimming. |
| the Bahamas and Caribbean, it attracts many | | | | Aptly named the Venice of America, this city is an |
| yachters who use Fort Lauderdale as a stopover | | | | amazing place to visit. In addition to the many |
| destination. Yachting is also extremely popular in the | | | | yachting opportunities, there are more than 4100 |
| city and, as such, there are 42,000 resident yachts | | | | restaurants and 120 nightclubs to discover in and |
| housed there and around 100 marinas and boatyards. | | | | around the area, as well as a number of fantastic |
| Offering up a great way to explore the city, there | | | | Fort Lauderdale hotels to relax in. The result is |
| are a number of yacht rental possibilities in Fort | | | | impressive and visitors are guaranteed to come |
| Lauderdale. Indeed, whether you want to take to | | | | home with an abundance of unforgettable memories. |