The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, known as the Venice of America, continues to be a prime attraction. As one of Florida's highly visited attractions, the city has been dubbed this title due to its expansive and intricate canal system. Close to Miami and with an estimated population of 185,804, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a great tourist destination. In fact more than 10.35 million visitors came to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2006 with most having used the Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport.Did you know Fort Lauderdale, Florida is also a major yachting center? There are more than 42,000 resident yachts, and 100 marinas and boatyards in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale is actually named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. In addition, there are lots of great restaurants, shopping and nightlife to check out in town. Luckily Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport, an international commercial airport located in Dania Beach, can assist your flying needs. Even better, in 2007 this airport ranked as the 22nd busiest airport. The airport accommodates many travelers by catering mainly to airline's international to domestic network. The airport is also near the cruise-line terminals of Port Everglades. Bring your laptop, since this airport offers wireless Internet access throughout its terminals, too.