I grew up in South Florida! It’s all about the water here! Get on a boat, get in a pool or get to the beach! These are some of my favorite spots!
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is a premier location for cruising! I take several cruises a year out of there because it is an easy port to navigate and all the best cruise lines are there! I will be on the “Star Princess” soon which looks to be ...
Princess Cruises
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I love this fun way to get around Fort Lauderdale and see the amazing intercoastal waterway and multi million dollar homes! You can purchase a day pass with unlimited trips! they even have special event trips like Christmas light viewings!
Water Taxi Tickets & Passes | Fort Lauderdale
The iconic guitar hotel! if you’ve ever been to Fort Lauderdale, you can probably agree that this can be seen from most everywhere. You usually fly right over it when you come into the Fort Lauderdale airport! I love that it even shoots lasers into t...
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
You have to make a night of the historical Mai Kai! Luau and dinner show that has been a must do in Fort Lauderdale forever! Make a reservation for the dinner show or hit their happy hour! It’s all good! Make sure you stroll through the beautiful gar...
The MAI-KAI Restaurant & Polynesian Show
Southwest is usually my airline of choice because Southwest has so many flights into the Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach, airports daily! So many options for their flight flights… find the one that works best for you!
Southwest Airlines
VRBO is a great option to stay in one of those waterfront homes that you dream about!! make sure you look for one with a pool and a hot tub for an extra good time! Some even will leave you their kayaks to use in the ocean or the famous intercoastal w...
Vrbo
Margaritaville Hollywood is a fun place to stay that is between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It’s at the beach and has fun waterpark features! I love to get a day pass here!
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
it’s always easy to use Expedia to find your flight, hotel or even rental car! Get down to South Florida for a beachy good time!
Expedia Travel
Café Vico is in Italian restaurant that is fantastic! It has my favorite lasagna of all time!! the freshly made garlic rolls will melt in your mouth!
Cafe Vico Restaurant
I suggest having a good swimwear collection when coming to South Florida! There is so much to do outdoors!
ViX Paula Hermanny Official Store
South Florida has so many opportunities for tickets… the Miami Dolphins Football, the Miami Heat Basketball, the Florida Panthers hockey, the Miami Marlins, baseball, InterMiami soccer, Broward Center for performing arts concerts at hard rock, Stadiu...
Buy sports, concert and theater tickets on StubHub!
This is my hot tip! When you get into town, go to Sam’s Club, get some food for grilling poolside! Get your deals on meat, seafood, fruit, beverages, wine & beer…. all the essentials to help you stay at the beach or pool as long as you like! we d...
Sam's Club
Every night there’s a line out the door here! It’s only open for a season and if you want Stone crab in Miami, it’s the place to go!!!
Joe's Stone Crab
This has been around since I was a kid and it’s probably the most famous Cuban restaurant around! They even have a walk up window just for their espresso!
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
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I love this casual surfer looking jewelry that goes perfectly my swimwear or my Pickleball outfit! It’s fun to mix and match several pieces too make it look exactly like the colors in your outfit!
Pura Vida Bracelets
OK, this is my hottest tip!! try out different hotels by getting a resort day pass! They’ll let you use their pools, restrooms changing areas, beachfront area, and sometimes spot amenities! I do this a lot when I travel, especially if some hotels are...
ResortPass
I love this app to book so many activities! Like anything from kayak rentals, airboat rides in the Everglades or fun boat rides!