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Climate
Despite its distance from the equator and the fact that it is not within the Tropic of Cancer, the climate in Fort Lauderdale is tropical with average daytime temperatures in the winter around 24C and in the summer around 33C. Most of the rain falls in the months from April to October, with June usually being the wettest month.
Language
Nearly 75% of the population speak English as their first language although Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese and Italian are also frequently heard in restaurants.
Telephone
The town is covered by broadband and cell phone technologies.
Despite its distance from the equator and the fact that it is not within the Tropic of Cancer, the climate in Fort Lauderdale is tropical with average daytime temperatures in the winter around 24C and in the summer around 33C. Most of the rain falls in the months from April to October, with June usually being the wettest month.
Language
Nearly 75% of the population speak English as their first language although Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese and Italian are also frequently heard in restaurants.
Telephone
The town is covered by broadband and cell phone technologies.
Country and People
Customs / Culture
Fort Lauderdale is renowned for its beaches and for its local culture and arts. Visitors enjoy riding gondolas along the canals including the Cypress Creek Canal which divides North West Fort Lauderdale from the rest of the city.
Traditions
In the 1960s, an artificial reef was created out of car tyres and people joined in by donating worn tyres to be dumped to create the reef. Unfortunately, the straps used to contain the tyres corroded and tyres regularly wash up on the shore. Now, residents habitually collect the washed-up tyres from the beach for more ecologically friendly disposal. Despite the tyres, tourism is very big business especially when giant cruise ships sail into Port Everglades.
Religion
Most of the Christian denominations are represented.
Fort Lauderdale is renowned for its beaches and for its local culture and arts. Visitors enjoy riding gondolas along the canals including the Cypress Creek Canal which divides North West Fort Lauderdale from the rest of the city.
Traditions
In the 1960s, an artificial reef was created out of car tyres and people joined in by donating worn tyres to be dumped to create the reef. Unfortunately, the straps used to contain the tyres corroded and tyres regularly wash up on the shore. Now, residents habitually collect the washed-up tyres from the beach for more ecologically friendly disposal. Despite the tyres, tourism is very big business especially when giant cruise ships sail into Port Everglades.
Religion
Most of the Christian denominations are represented.
Getting Around
Airports / Car rental
Near Dania Beach is the fast expanding Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which is complemented by Port Everglades which is America’s third busiest cruise port. Car rental is available at both ports of entry.
Public Transport
Broward County Transit provides the local public bus network supported by Metrobus and Palm Tran. Tri-Rail is the local commuter rail service.
Near Dania Beach is the fast expanding Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which is complemented by Port Everglades which is America’s third busiest cruise port. Car rental is available at both ports of entry.
Public Transport
Broward County Transit provides the local public bus network supported by Metrobus and Palm Tran. Tri-Rail is the local commuter rail service.
Discover and Enjoy
Latest version edited by Fran Davis
Culinary SpecialitiesNumerous local restaurants provide a wide variety of fish dishes served in numerous culinary styles. Eating well and eating relatively inexpensively are both possible in Fort Lauderdale.
Lifestyle
Famous for attracting students out for a good time during their Spring Break in the 1980s, Fort Lauderdale now attracts much older and considerably wealthier tourists that disgorge from the cruise ships. The city’s skyline is dominated by the recently built twin towers of the Las Olas River House, which is a forty-two storey residential skyscraper in Broward County. Despite the wealth of the city, the recession has hit hard with many residents losing their homes to foreclosures.
Sights
Broad highways, wide beaches, palm trees and a migrating population that likes to winter in the city, Fort Lauderdale offers a modern, convenient metropolis that is easy for visitors to enjoy whether sunning on the beach, sifting through Fort Lauderdale’s “flea” market or following a nature trail in the 180-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in Fort Lauderdale
... Hotel Marriott - Fort Lauderdale North By Marriott to OVR Erna creaky is always good. The staff ... was very friendly. A room exchange was not a problem. Shopping (gallery) are ten minutes away by car. ... Read more
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Isolde, Age 61-65, Couple
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... Hotel Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Very large hotel with relatively unpersönlichem charm. Check ... in the environment-weak! Perfect access to the Fort Lauderdale water taxi, very recommendable ... -in professional. The room was clean, nice and decent facilities (safe, fridge). Wireless internet fee ... depending on the room category! Hilton, this is both embarrassing! In the United States every public ... Read more
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Jan, Age 31-35, Couple
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... Hotel B Ocean Fort Lauderdale better it hardly goes!5 hours before the actual check-in time ... -no problem! Park service fee, but professional and very friendly! Check-in professional and good. Lobby ... in great design and a good atmosphere. All rooms have view of the sea! Rooms in the 11. First floor ... -a dream! Everything in white, new, clean, super stylish, great facilities (free wireless Internet ... Read more
in December 11
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Jan, Age 31-35, Couple
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For a night it was okay, the location is great!
BEST WESTERN Hotel Oceanside Inn in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
... . There are not many hotels in feet Lauderdale with direct access to the beach. Breakfast was typically ... BEST WESTERN Hotel Oceanside Inn We were only in the first night after our arrival in this hotel ... . We had booked it through Expedia for about 85, -dollar. All in all, the hotel is not very inviting ... impression, the lobby seemed dated, breakfast also. The room was dark and not very comfortable ... Read more
in July 10
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Julia, Age 36-40, Family
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... Hotel Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort I have stayed at a few Hilton hotels gewsen ... , but this is really the best! Super friendly service, which is personally to the guests. They are very helping ... in the restaurant-search, without being pushy. Try your hand, every guest name to know ... , in such a great hotel, really great is. Price-performance ratio was great, you really get, what you pay ... Read more
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Christina, Age 19-25, Couple
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