Things To Do In & Around Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Full-Day Cruise Boat Rental
by Reeves Coastal CruisesHow much fun can you have in one day? You better have a plan ready for a full 8 hours of relaxing boating along Fort Lauderdale’s intricate web of canals and waterways. There is so much to see, and so many places to visit, so hop aboard one of these 24-foot Bennington SLi pontoon boats and get cruising. Just picking a place to have lunch can be problematic (there are simply so many quaint waterside cafes to choose from). You can explore the length of the New River, cross the deep water harbor of Port Everglades, or find a sandy beach to swim on. The day is yours. Highlights Take advantage of an eight-hour boat rental in Fort Lauderdale. Boat can be delivered to the nearest marina or dock facility to your accommodation. The boats have Bimini tops to provide shade, stereo systems, and there is a cooler for ice. Each boat can hold 12 passengers and is equipped with a GPS system that will identify waypoints along the waterway, and make it easy to find beach and swimming locations. This rental is from 9am-5pm. Getting to Your Activity This provider can deliver your boat rental to the nearest marina or dock facility to your location.
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Waterski and Wakeboard Lessons
by LTS Wakeboard & WaterskiThe watersports course at Crystal Lake is designed to give beginners and veterans alike a challenge that is both fun and exciting. Qualified and experienced coaches are both available for both water-skiing and wake-boarding lessons, so choose your sport and get some pointers, whether you’re a first-time rider or are looking for some tips as to how to improve. If it has been a lifelong dream to water ski, then this Crystal Lake facility offers you the chance to finally fulfill that vision. You can rest assured that the coaching staff have your safety and comfort foremost in their minds, and you can determine your rate of progress at all times. Highlights Choose from half-hour or hour-long lessons. Coaches are experienced waterskiiers and wakeboarders. Lessons are suitable for experienced and first-timers alike, regardless of their age. Getting to Your Activity This activity takes place on Crystal Lake in Pompano Beach, just north of Fort Lauderdale.
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Swamp Safari Day Package
by Billie Swamp SafariThis full-meal-deal package allows you to enjoy everything Billie Swamp Safari has to offer. Experience their award winning Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour where you can dive deep into this fragile eco-system and see native and exotic wildlife up-close in a free-roaming environment. You’ll see native and exotic animals including deer, antelope and bison, and many species of birds, alligators, ostriches and hogs. And, you just may see a Florida Panther or Black Bear. You’ll also be able to go on one of their airboat rides through the everglades, where you’ll see fish, alligators, turtles and snakes in their natural environment. Want to learn more about some of the animals you spotted? Take in the daily Herpetarium Alligator and Snake Show as well as the Swamp Critter Show, where trainers will let you get up close and personal with some of the area’s inhabitants. Highlights Go on a swamp buggy tour and an airboat ride. Watch the daily Swamp Critter and Alligator shows, where you’ll see snakes, gators and other Everglades denizens. In addition to the paid activities, visitors are welcome to stroll around the grounds and enjoy many of the displays and exhibits in the park. Take a walk down the quarter mile boardwalk nature trail that goes deep into the swamp under the cypress domes, or visit the authentic Seminole village. Stop for a bite at the Swamp Water Cafe. Tours run from 10am to 5pm, while the park is open from 8am to 6pm. Getting to Your Activity Billie Swamp Safari is located at 30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston, Florida. It is about an hour to an hour and a half outside of Fort Lauderdale.
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Paddleboard Lesson for Two
by Paddles and BoardsThis semi-private stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) lesson for two is the perfect way to try out this popular new water sport. Head out to Fort Lauderdale’s George English Park, where the quiet water blends with the tropical foliage, and learn from the experts in under an hour. Your 90-minute lesson includes about an hour of instruction, followed by 30 minutes where you can try out your newly learned skills — maybe under the watchful eyes of your paddling partner. There is no age requirement for SUP, it is enjoyed by the young and the not-so-young equally, and it is easy to learn. The side benefits of Stand Up Paddle boarding range from heart improvement and circulation benefits to the mental well-being absorbed from the tranquility of the surrounding environment. SUP is good for you and good for the environment — and equally important, it is fun! Highlights Experience a 90-minute semi-private stand-up paddleboard lesson for two. Paddle the waters of Fort Lauderdale’s English Park. 90-minute lesson includes an hour of instruction and 30 minutes of paddling at your own pace. Price is per person, based on two people per lesson. Lessons can be scheduled between 10am and 4:30pm, seven days a week. Getting to Your Activity This lesson takes places at 1101 Bayview Drive, in Fort Lauderdale’s English Park.
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Daily Drift Fishing Trip
by Fishing HeadquartersYou don’t have to go far to experience good fishing in Fort Lauderdale. During this four-hour drift trip, you’ll head to the 3rd reef off of the Fort Lauderdale beach, a distance of about a mile, where you’ll fish for kingfish, mackerel, tuna, bonito, mahi mahi, wahoo, snapper, grouper, and sometimes sailfish, depending on the time of year. Choose from either the beautiful 85 foot aluminum hull party fishing boat the “Catch My Drift”, or the 55 foot Gulfcraft the “Mary B III.” Both boats are U.S. Coast Guard certified and licensed to take up to 70 and 50 passengers respectively. These trips are appropriate for novices and experienced fishermen alike. The experienced crew will teach you all you’ll need to know about drift fishing, and the chances are you’ll come back with a nice catch! Highlights Head off the coast of Fort Lauderdale for four hours of drift fishing. Two different comfortable vessels: the 85-foot “Catch My Drift” (70 passenger capacity) and the 55-foot “Mary B III” (50 passenger capacity.) Drift fish off a reef for mackerel, tuna, wahoo, snapper and other fish species. Fun for both first-timers and experienced anglers. Daily morning (8:30am) and afternoon (1:30pm) departures, with evening trips (7:30pm) every day except Saturday. Getting to Your Activity This charter departs from 301 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.
$33 USD Per Person (12+) -
VIP Swamp Tour
by Billie Swamp SafariOn this personalized tour, visitors will have the opportunity to witness first-hand this unique ecosystem on the edge of civilization and the solitary beauty of tropical hardwood hammocks, cypress domes, air plants and gum sloughs. You’ll be treated to your very own private swamp-buggy tour around the Everglades, where you can hear a cacophony of avian songs and calls of wildlife as well as other mysterious sounds of nature heard exclusively within this wetland. Then, hop on an airboat and glide across the water’s surface in search of snakes, turtles, gators and other creatures. Speaking of creatures, you’ll also get a meet and greet with the handlers from the Billie Swamp Safari shows. All along the way, you’ll taste authentic Seminole traditional foods such as gator tail, frog legs and fry bread in addition to numerous native fruits, berries, and plants of the Florida Everglades which include Muscatine grapes, beauty berries and bay leaves. Highlights Take advantage of this exclusive private tour of the Everglades. Go on your own personal eco-buggy tour and airboat ride with a personal guide. Have a meet and greet with the animal handlers. Enjoy a boxed lunch and refreshments. In addition to the paid activities, visitors are welcome to stroll around the grounds and enjoy many of the displays and exhibits in the park. Take a walk down the quarter mile boardwalk nature trail that goes deep into the swamp under the cypress domes, or visit the authentic Seminole village. Getting to Your Activity Billie Swamp Safari is located at 30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston, Florida. It is about an hour to an hour and a half outside of Fort Lauderdale.
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Twilight Swamp Expedition
by Billie Swamp SafariAs the daylight fades, Indian guides will take you on a two-hour swamp-buggy journey through time to explore the lush wilderness of Seminole Country. These buggies are customized motorized vehicles specially designed to provide visitors with an elevated view of the land while comfortably riding through the wetlands, cypress heads and hardwood hammocks. Learn about the fragile eco-system of the Florida Everglades and the flora and fauna that surrounds you. After your tour, enjoy some storytelling around the campfire, then look to the sky as your guide explains the constellations above. Highlights Go on an hour-long swamp-buggy tour. After your ride, sit around the campfire for a storytelling session and guided stargazing. This tour requires two weeks’ notice, so keep that in mind when looking to book. This activity runs from 7pm-9pm. Getting to Your Activity Billie Swamp Safari is located at 30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston, Florida. It is about an hour to an hour and a half outside of Fort Lauderdale.
$65 USD Per Adult (13-61) -
Sunset Cruise Boat Rental
by Reeves Coastal CruisesThe perfect setting for an evening on the water must include certain magical ingredient: the right companion, a warm evening breeze, some romantic music and a few select snacks. A chilled bottle of Champagne could also be most welcome. But whether it’s two or twelve on board, it would be hard to find a more romantic setting than Fort Lauderdale’s waterways. Highlights Take a 24-foot pontoon boat out for a two-hour evening cruise. Boat can be delivered to the nearest marina or dock facility to your accommodation. The boats have Bimini tops to provide shade, stereo systems, and there is a cooler for ice. Each boat can hold 12 passengers and is equipped with a GPS system that will identify waypoints along the waterway, and make it easy to find beach and swimming locations. This rental is from 6pm-9pm. Getting to Your Activity This provider can deliver your boat rental to the nearest marina or dock facility to your location.
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Small Group Paddleboard Lesson
by Paddles and BoardsThis three-person lesson can be for a family, a small group of friends, or a couple of strangers you just met. Find out why this new, easy to learn activity is one of the fastest-growing sports around. Your stand-up paddleboard instructor will give you an hour of instruction before letting you loose to explore the waters on your own. When you add a touch of Florida sunshine, the ambiance of Fort Lauderdale’s George English Park, and the camaraderie of friends, it becomes as close to a perfect day as you may ever experience. Highlights Get personalized stand-up paddleboard instruction in this small group lesson. Learn basic strokes, how to stand up on your board, how to properly carry your board and more. Have free time to explore on your own after your lesson. Price is per person, based on three people. Lessons can be scheduled between 10am and 4:30pm, seven days a week. Getting to Your Activity This lesson takes places at 1101 Bayview Drive, in Fort Lauderdale’s English Park.
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Shared Sportfishing Charter
by Fishing HeadquartersThe Fort Lauderdale reefs and shipwrecks are home to some of the most sought after game fish in the world. On this sport fishing trip, you “go with the pros” to fish for sailfish, bull dolphin, tuna, wahoo, grouper, cobia, amberjacks and more. This trip begins with a 10 minute ride along the Intracoastal Waterway, where you’ll see some of Fort Lauderdale’s multi-million dollar homes. After that you’ll spend a few minutes catching some live bait, as this gets everyone in the fishing mood and familiarizes you with the boat’s equipment. The boat you have chartered is a 48’ Ray Davis Fisherman. It is fully equipped with an air conditioned cabin for those warm Florida days and a huge fishing cockpit with lots of room for everyone to fish. There are two fighting chairs, for when you hook the “big-one,” a fish-finder and an array of electronics, and a clean restroom. Usually this trip is comprised of only 3 or 4 people, never more than 6, so the experience is 1 on 1 with the crew. Highlights Head off Fort Lauderdale’s coast on this four-hour shared sportfishing charter. Maximum group size of six means the boat won’t be overcrowded. Fish for wahoo, tuna, sailfish and more from the comfort of a fully-equipped Ray Davis Fisherman boat. Charter departs daily at 8am and 1pm. Getting to Your Activity This charter departs from 301 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.
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Private Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson
by Paddles and BoardsThis low-impact introductory lesson to the newest sport around will have you paddling like a pro in no time. While you are having so much fun and are soaking up the Florida sun, it is also nice to know that you are providing your body with a nice dose of cardiovascular exercise while participating in an environmentally sound activity. SUP (stand up paddle boarding) or paddle surfing, is serene and non-obtrusive, and is fast becoming a very popular water sport. This private 90-minute introductory lesson takes place at Fort Lauderdale’s English Park, where your instructor will give you one-on-one instruction, followed by some free time to test out your new paddling skills. Highlights Experience a private, one-on-one stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lesson at Fort Lauderdale’s English Park. Learn basic paddle strokes, where to stand on your board, how to turn properly and more. Lessons can be scheduled between 10am and 4:30pm, seven days a week. Getting to Your Activity This lesson takes places at 1101 Bayview Drive, in Fort Lauderdale’s English Park.
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Saturday Night Anchor Fishing
by Fishing HeadquartersHead out for six hours of anchor fishing on this special Saturday night trip. The boat explores more territory than on the regular four hour trips, which usually results in a more active excursion. Sometimes even the seasoned crew is astounded by the fantastic number of bites sustained during the late evening hours! Fish for yellowtail snapper, mutton snappers, groupers, cobias, kingfish, and lots of other feisty reef dwellers aboard the 85-foot “Catch My Drift,” a Coast Guard certified vessel with all the amenities. This action-packed trip is appropriate for novices and experienced fishermen alike. The experienced, friendly crew will teach you all you’ll need to know about anchored fishing, and chances are you’ll come back with a fresh catch! Highlights Head out for a six-hour nighttime anchor-fishing adventure off Fort Lauderdale’s coast. The “Catch My Drift” is equipped with a galley, washrooms, comfortable seating and room for up to 70 guests. Fish for yellowtail snapper, groupers, kingfish and other reef-dwelling denizens. This charter departs every Saturday at 7:30pm and lasts six hours. Getting to Your Activity This charter departs from 301 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.
$42 USD Per Person (12+)
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Everglades Tours
The Everglades are a must-see for any Florida visitor. This massive wetland is actually made up of several distinctive ecosystems, and is home to a fascinating history as well as diverse flora and fauna. Everglades National Park (the third largest national park in the lower 48) protects the southern half of this unique area, while Big Cypress National Preserve can be found to the north. There are plenty of privately owned tours companies located a short drive from Fort Lauderdale, so you can easily access this fascinating wetland. Go on an airboat ride, take a swamp buggy tour, see the Everglades' animals up close, and maybe even eat some alligator.
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Boating
Often referred to as ‘The Venice of America’, it is little wonder that boating activities are high on the list of things to do in Fort Lauderdale. A drive over the Intercostals Bridge on 17th Street will usually brings gasps of awe and wonderment from first time visitors. The array of mega yachts one sees from the bridge is simply overwhelming. They come in all sizes and configurations, and the economy of Fort Lauderdale is largely dependent upon them and the service industry they have spawned. But not all of the boats here are large. There are small fishing boats, day sailing vessels, pontoon canal cruising boats and dinner cruise boats. If it floats, you’ll find it here! And of course there is the deep water harbor of Port Everglades from where modern cruise ships set sail for exotic destinations on a daily basis. The ocean invites both fishermen and divers to sample its abundance of fish, and for sailors the gentle breeze beckons you to unfurl your sails and sail off into the sunset.
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Paddleboarding
Paddle boarding Fort Lauderdale has rapidly become the unofficial capital of the Paddleboard world. SUP, as it’s known to those who are seasoned veterans of the sport, is short for Stand Up Paddle boarding, so if you want to be a part of this newest, coolest craze then become familiar with its name. Ideally paddle boarders seek calm warm water for the best conditions to pursue their chosen pastime, and here is where South Florida excels. There are literally miles and miles of inland canals and rivers where a paddle boarder can travel in solitude or with a group of friends, and of course the beach and ocean are always close by to offer an alternate set of paddle boarding conditions. There are no age limits, no gender limitations, no polluting motors, no noise and no obnoxious fumes; sounds like a win, win, win situation! A fifteen minute acclimatizing session is about all most people need before they set off on their own, and there are several clubs and board rental facilities available where they will be happy to accommodate you.
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Fishing
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale is a way of life for many people. On any given day throughout the year you’ll find people fishing, and unlike most places in the world where fishing is routinely predictable, the fishing in the warm water of the Atlantic Ocean is anything but. With a rod and line, a hook and some bait, you’re just as likely to catch a blue runner as you are to catch a sailfish. The reason is quite simple. The Gulfstream carries an enormous quantity of nutrients along its path northwards from the Caribbean to Europe, and nutrients feed little fish who in turn become the diet of larger fish. The Gulfstream is at its closest point to land as it passes South Florida bringing the fish within its water to within a couple of miles of the coast. Fishing boats of all sizes are within easy range of this abundance of fish, and while fishing in many places around the world is in a decline, the fishing in Florida has never been better. You’ll find that day or night sport fishing charter boats spend most of their time fishing and not travelling to the fishing grounds, but even the most experienced Captain is often surprised by the size and species of fish that has taken his bait. Just make sure you snap a picture, or your friends will never believe you.
Starting at $33 USD
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Everglades Day Safari
Everglades Day Safari is the only tour company to offer full-day, guided eco-tours of the Everglades. You'll explore the four main ecosystems found in the Everglades, such as the sawgrass prairie, the mangrove estuary, the cypress swamps and the pine savannah. The Everglades is a wetland that covers two million acres, stretching from the Orlando area all the way south to Florida Bay. You'll travel by boat, vehicle and on foot as you take in the sights and sounds of this unique ecosystem filled with a diverse array of plants and animals, including several endangered species.
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Fishing Headquarters
Only one mile or so off of Fort Lauderdale’s beach some of the biggest and most sought after game fish in the world can be found. Depending on the time of year, and the species’ migration patterns, it’s possible to catch Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Dolphin, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, or Big Game Sharks. Enjoy a day or just a few hours fishing in Fort Lauderdale on one of Fishing Headquarters sport fishing charter boats, or join them for a drift fishing trip aboard the 85' ‘Catch My Drift’ party boat. Bring the family or host your company convention on board one of South Florida's premier fleet of fishing boats. Fishing Headquarters offer a large variety of different Fort Lauderdale fishing excursions. If you’re visiting for a few days, you may even like to try any one of the many different trips. Sport fishing trips, both shared and private charters, are probably the best trips for catching the most and biggest fish. Another favorite is the Friday Night Sword fishing trip, where you venture offshore and go fishing for Broadbill Swordfish. Or try the daily all-day trip where you will go deep sea fishing for a full 8 hours. All the trips include everything you’ll need. Just be sure you bring along a camera, so you can brag to your friends when you return home, about the one that didn’t get away!
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LTS Wakeboard & Waterski
This professionally run water-skiing and wake-boarding facility is just a stone's throw from Fort Lauderdale on beautiful Crystal Lake. LTS offers instruction to all ages and all levels of expertise, and as Crystal Lake is totally enclosed and protected from wind, the conditions are always ideal. Former five-time world champion Dean Lavelle has teamed up with Bobby Pine to teach young and old the finer points of water-skiing and wake-boarding. Florida is conducive to water-skiing as for many years Cypress Gardens's water-skiing shows were featured on travel brochures and shows. Now you can learn from the pros in safety and comfort on a private lake. The lake has two 4000' courses for both basic water-skiing and for slalom skiing, and LTS has developed their own safety techniques for providing youngsters with a proven method of easy learning. The facility uses four powerful competition Nautique boats for towing, and they can be equipped with special training bars for the first timers or the very young. If you have visions of yourself as a future champion, or you just want to have some fun learning how to water-ski, then a few hours or a day here will help accomplish your dream.
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Billie Swamp Safari
Welcome to Billie Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. You are invited to explore 2,200 acres of untamed Florida Everglades territory that has been preserved in its pristine state by the Seminole tribe of Florida. When someone confronts you and says “Che hun ta mo!” they are just being friendly by saying “Hello!” in the Seminole language. Here you can enjoy and experience the wonders of nature on your next family vacation. There’s a lot to do; glide effortlessly along the airboat trail through cypress domes, see alligators, turtles, fish, birds, raccoons and other animals in their natural environment, or splash through the swamp and view native and exotic wildlife such as bison, water buffalo, wild pigs, and ostriches up close while riding through the wetlands on a swamp buggy eco-tour. Rest for a while; sit back in the shade at the Herpetarium alligator & snake show, or watch the critter and bird of prey show that’s held daily. If you’re feeling adventurous and you’ve worked up an appetite, pay a visit to the Swamp Café for a tasty meal of delicious alligator tail nuggets or frog legs, or American fare for the faint of heart.
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Paddles and Boards
Paddle boarding is literally sweeping Florida as the newest and hottest sport of the year. Not only is it fun and a great way to enjoy the beautiful South Florida weather, it is also a very good cardiovascular exercise and easy to learn even on the first try. Paddles and Boards is located quite literally in downtown Fort Lauderdale at George English Park, and this convenient location ensures that you can step out of your car or off the local bus and be on the water within minutes. For the uninitiated, Stand Up Paddleboarding differs from conventional long boarding, as the surfer remains standing and propels themselves through the water by paddling with a long canoe style paddle. It sounds easy, and it is! The overall effect compares to walking on water, a feat reserved for only a chosen few. There are more than 60 miles of inland canals and rivers in Broward County, and paddle boarding brings a new environmentally safe way of exploring them all. On any given day in Fort Lauderdale you will see paddle boarders cruising the canals, or even the streets as some have added wheels to their boards to make them into giant skate boards.
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Sawgrass Recreation Park
Sawgrass Recreation Park offers exciting airboat excursions through Florida’s beautifully wild Everglades. This rare, subtropical ecosystem holds a certain allure, and exploring it by airboat is incredibly exciting. You’ll glide along the sawgrass prairie at speeds of up to 35 mph, during the day or under the cover of nightfall, as your experienced guide reveals Everglade legends, history, and ecology. Expect wind in your hair, sun or stars above, and a variety of wildlife at every turn.
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Reeves Coastal Cruises
The best way to see Fort Lauderdale is from the water —and Reeves Coastal Cruises has found the best answer by providing a unique boat rental service that fulfils this need. A fully equipped, (and it really is fully equipped), 24-foot pontoon boat for up to 13 people that is both comfortable and safe. Whether it’s for a birthday party, an anniversary, a day of seeing how the other people live, or just relaxing on the water, these Reeves boats make it all possible. Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, the New River and the Dania Canal are now easy to visit from the deck of your own cruiser. The canals of the city are as exciting as those in Venice, and a boat is often the best and only way to enjoy them. Imagine for a moment a romantic honeymoon dinner for two, with chilled wine and fragrant appetizers, catered to perfection by Reeves, and enjoyed beneath a starry sky within a secluded alcove along a quiet canal. Top off your day of boating with a swim from one of the many sandbars that are only accessible by boat, and remind yourself that it doesn’t get much better than this.
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Planet Massage
Do you feel old? Have your eyes lost their sparkle and your hair and skin become dull? Have all of your attempts at 'fixing' your health problems failed? Have you been told there is nothing you can do about your condition? Are you becoming convinced that aches and pains are just a part of growing old? Then run (or walk) to Planet Massage. This is Fort Lauderdale's finest massage therapy wellness center and day spa, and it is located downtown on historic Las Olas Boulevard just steps from Fort Lauderdale's world famous beach. Uniquely Florida-inspired, this peaceful, eclectic, quaint and cozily located spa is staffed by talented massage therapists whose personal touch offers a holistic blend of medical massage therapy, bodywork, wellness, reflexology, and spa therapies from around the world. Planet Massage maintains a vast and growing network of complimentary therapists, doctors and alternative medical professionals to refer you to when appropriate. More often than not, your therapist will combine a variety of techniques that they feel will be most appropriate for your condition and needs. If you are looking for a solution for pain and stress, and you feel that there has to be a missing link, then Planet Massage may have the solution for you.
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Reel Work
Deep-sea fishing is one of those experiences that conjures up visions of Ernest Hemmingway reeling in a marlin or a sailfish from the deck of a fancy sport fishing boat. Here on the 'Reel Work' you can be him, or whom ever you want to be, for a few hours and enjoy fishing with a crew of experts. Whether you are a novice with a dream, or an experienced veteran who wants to fish the Atlantic for a trophy fish, Captain Wally and his crew will provide a day to remember on board the 'Reel Work'. Depending upon the season, the warm blue coastal water off of Fort Lauderdale is home to a diverse collection of game and bait fish. Close to shore over the reefs snappers, jacks and grouper are plentiful, while further out wahoo, mahimahi, and kingfish are likely to be encountered. If the Captain feels in his bones that 'your day' might be the day to kite fish for Sailfish, then follow his intuition and just go for it! Captain Wally is the full time Captain of the 'Reel Work' and a Fort Lauderdale native. He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and has been fishing this area his entire life. He has 15 years of professional sportfishing and tournament experience in South Florida.
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MCruz Rentals
Now you don't need to pack your roller blades, or think about traveling with your bicycle, because MCruz has them all to rent by the hour, day or week, right on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Plus you can experience a tour on one of those stand-up electric single person vehicles called Segways. This rental depot is located in the park-like setting of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park which is directly on the beach at Sunrise Blvd. MCruz is the first concession allowed in the park in more than 20 years, and it is the perfect jumping off point for all their training sessions and beach tours. The park itself, which borders the Intracoastal Waterway, is a picturesque place to spend a few hours watching the boats go by, or enjoying a picnic under the trees. There is a two-mile-long loop path which is ideal for getting reacquainted with your muscles before you venture further afield. From the park, you can visit any part of the miles and miles of beach, or follow the beach road south to Las Olas Blvd to enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes or check out the fabulous stores. The marinas and waterways along the boulevard are home to hundreds of mega yachts, and a day goes by quickly as you immerse yourself in this dream world.
Starting at $15 USD
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Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant sophisticated city that has shed its reputation as the 'spring break' place to be to become one of the most attractive and diverse destinations on Florida’s east coast. Its beautiful marinas and year-round perfect weather, has earned the city the title of the 'Boating Capital of the World.' Often referred to as the 'Venice of America,' Fort Lauderdale has more miles of canals than its Italian counterpart, and the water is clean, with a capital C. Away from its fancy marinas, and the vast array of expensive and not-so-expensive yachts, Fort Lauderdale's visitors and residents soak up the sun on its miles of beautiful, sandy beaches. Each of Fort Lauderdale's beaches has its own unique qualities to attract visitors. For example, at Hillsboro Beach visitors are often lucky enough to see turtles nesting, while just off shore in Lauderdale-by-the-sea wonderful opportunities for snorkeling are found near the coastal coral reefs. For those looking to do a little cultural exploring in the area, take a stroll around the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, or stop for lunch at one of the bistros on Las Olas Boulevard. This part of Fort Lauderdale is home to some of the city's most popular cultural attractions that include the Museum of Discovery and Science, The Historical Centre, The Centre for the Performing Arts, and the Florida Grand Opera. For a unique experience, a visit to The Everglades Park is an absolute must. Tours are available, which allow you to see the Everglades from the safety and thrill of an airboat. Visitors will see endangered bird species, the last remaining Florida white-tail deer, and maybe if you’re really lucky, a rare Florida panther…..but don’t hold your breath!
