| Give in to the feeling of being carefree in Greater Fort Lauderdale. | | Featured Travel Partner
| It's finally summer. Time to put on my OOO message, change my voicemail and shut off the computer. With so much to do and see, my Greater Fort Lauderdale schedule is stacked. Day One: Smooth landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. I check my watch. There's plenty of time to drop my bags off at the hotel and head to the beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the only place in the United States where I can snorkel on a living coral reef-straight off the beach! The experience is unbelievable. For the evening, I dock and dine. I can't believe you can sail a boat right up to some of the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Time to eat! Day Two: I become one with nature. First thing in the morning I visit Everglades Holiday Park. The park is home to the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue where I take my first airboat tour. The Banyan trees are all around, as are the mangroves and the variety of wildlife to be observed is breathtaking. With early afternoon approaching, I'm debating on what I should see next. After narrowing it down to Tradewinds Park, Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens, I decided on the Gardens because there's a thrilling exhibit featuring 27 life-size dinosaurs. It's an absolute must see! While I'm there, I check out the botanical gardens; home to over 3,000 tropical and sub-tropical plants and trees. Day Three: I'm up bright and early to enjoy the magnificent sunrise. I stay for a while to soak up the sun. Next, it's time to experience downtown Fort Lauderdale. First stop is Las Olas Blvd. With over 10 blocks to explore, it's known as the shoppers' paradise, overflowing with a wide variety of shops and cuisine for any sized wallet. As the sun sets, I take my pick of over 30 al fresco dining options, and spend the rest of the evening enjoying a variety of nightlife in unique downtown clubs. Day Four: I scheduled my flight late so as to have one last shot at the beach. This time, I head over to Hollywood beach. After enjoying the sand and sunshine, I cruise the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, then rent a jet ski. This one last adventure is bittersweet as it's time to go, however, it's no time to be sad. With such a great trip in the books, and so much more to do here, I know I'll be back.
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