What visitors are saying.
"I was able to go see Butterfly World again and it was a magical time for me. My nine-month daughter also got to see butterflies for the first time. She loved it and was delighted when she saw the birds. Together, we also explored the Bonnet House. My daughter gazed longingly at everything. I don't know if that was such a good thing around the china plates, but it was a day that we won't forget."
Feb 24, 2010
Rinata, Fort Lauderdale, FL
"My mom and I had a wonderful time in Fort Lauderdale for our spa weekend getaway. The weather was perfect and it was a great escape from the cold up north. We look forward to coming back next year for another getaway."
Dec 29, 2009
Gwynn, Pittsburgh, PA
"Hello and thanks again for everything, we had a great time and learned alot about the Ft. Lauderdale area and I am also telling everyone about our visit to help promote the attractions there. I enjoyed our stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, the hotel is beautiful and the rooms are well appointed. My son loved the swimming pool. There was also a wonderful band playing in the hotel lobbey. I had a great time at the casino. All the restaurants that we dined in had great food as well. The Winterfest Boat Parade was so much fun and the Nutcracker Ballet was simply beautiful. Thank you so much for the opportunity to travel to this wonderful destination we will be back!"
Dec 21, 2009
Marcia, Chicago, IL
"We just returned from our trip to Fort Lauderdale. We had a wonderful time and are very impressed with the area. Thank you so very much...We will be returning soon."
Dec 18, 2009
Don and Pat, Venice, CA
"I live by your website...Great job...thanks.... Nothing better in the winter when it's 10 below here to look at the live web cams and see people on the beach and swimming....refreshing to know there's still life out there......Thanks to you all."
May 1, 2009
Jeff and Cindy, Pittsburgh, PA
"This will be my fourth visit to Fort Lauderdale. After a summer dealing with the visitors from around the world it will be nice to switch roles and be the visitor again."
Nov 4, 2008
Scott, Bar Harbor, ME
"Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how very much I enjoyed my stayed at Cottages by The Ocean last year. That was the most enjoyable place I have ever stayed at and I do hope and wish that we will be doing more work down there and I hope that I will have the opportunity to stay there again. When I left there, I did have a few tears in my eyes........I did not want to leave at all....you made us feel so very much at home and you will never know what that meant to us. We have nothing but wonderful memories of our stay there and my kids are still talking about it as well as Wendy. Just wanted to drop a line to stay in touch and to let you know that we think of you very often."
Sept 18, 2008
Larry
"Make sure you visit Las Olas. Eating there at Mango's, walking the beach, it's great."
Sept 4, 2008
Jim and Liz, Philadelphia, PA
"My family has owned an apartment in Fort Lauderdale for almost 30 years. We like to vacation there as much as possible! It is the most enjoyable place I've ever visited. It's funny because being here in Ohio, I almost feel homesick for Fort Lauderdale, and it's not even my home! Wish we could move there. Our absolute favorite restaurant is The Southport Raw Bar. Great food, friendly staff, and a really nice patio. Fort Lauderdale rules!"
Aug 28, 2008
Stacey, Findlay, OH
"I recently went on a cruise with my grown daughter and teenage son and then to lovely Fort Lauderdale. We expected traffic jams, busy people and crowded spaces. Although road construction along Interstate 95 posed a slight decrease in the speed limit, travel in and around the city was not all that congested. Drivers were polite and forgiving of our apparent lack of direction. From bellhops to gas station attendants, merchants and businessmen, the public treated us well. Even the seventh-grade school teacher seated next to me on the flight leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was as kind as they come.
July 20, 2008
Fort Madison, Iowa
"We loved it so much we're planning to move to Fort Lauderdale at this year's end :)
It's clean, people are friendly, the beaches are great, I will be giving Free Funcercise Classes on the beach. Love it :)"
June 21, 2008
"Sunshine," New York, NY
"We had a great time before our Carnival Liberty cruise. Hyatt Pier 66 was a wonderful place to stay and we really enjoyed the water taxi tour."
May 29, 2008
Tami, Independence, MO
"We love Fort Lauderdale, it is our favorite place to visit. We were disappointed to find out that the Air and Sea show had been canceled. We have talked about this festival to a lot of our friends and wanting to bring them to see it. Hopefully, it will return next year so we can do that."
May 7, 2008
Vicki, Waconia, MN
"We have been to Fort Lauderdale at least five times and enjoyed the beaches and walks every time more and more. It's nice to get away from winter even for a short time and enjoy the sun and warmth, besides visit best friends."
Apr 2, 2008
Wladimir, Lakewood, OH
"LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! We were there in '05 and will be again in '09 and I can't hardly wait. When I win the lottery I'm gonna move there. Sun, beaches, shopping friendly people, what more could you ask for."
Apr 1, 2008
Nancy, Keizer, OR
"We love Fort Lauderdale. We have been going there annually, sometimes even twice a year for the past 10 years. We never tire of the sun, sand and warm breezes. The restaurants and shopping is so diverse there is always a new place to see, eat or shop. There seems to be something for everyone. We like to cruise out of that area as well. Great Place to vacation!!!!"
Feb 19, 2008
Maureen and Barry, St. John's, Canada
"My husband and I visit Ft. Lauderdale now....every July and have for the past 4 years. Ever since our first time there...we are hooked! We cannot say enough about your area and if I had a dollar for every time I recommended your area, I could move there! I believe this photo was taken from the small step out balcony at Bahia Mar. That’s another thing, speaking of which, there is nothing more serene than stepping out on a beach balcony at sunrise, which I set my alarm purposely for that very reason, and having coffee with the sunrise."
Jan 25, 2008
Rebecca, Woodford, VA
"We always enjoy the Ft. Lauderdale beach almost yearly - the daily walks with the ocean view, sun and breeze in our face, sand beneath our feet! People watching is entertaining, besides the fine variety of music offered at Beach Place and local restaurants. Our favorite choice of restaurants is Catfish Dewey's - casual, and you won't go home hungry!!"
Jan 21, 2008
Jerry and Faye, Tallmadge, OH
"My wife & I found beautiful weather, palm trees, flowers, & first-class entertainment in Ft. Lauderdale & surrounding areas. We hated to leave."
Nov 19, 2007
Dennis, Hebron, IN
"Most relaxing vacation ever. Love all the restaurants, shops and the sparkling clean beaches. The people here treat you like family. You walk down the A1A and you feel that sense of being among friends. Try it here once. You'll be back. I did."
Nov 8, 2007
Cindy, Pittsburgh, PA
"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU and Sunny.Org! We had a fantastic time at the concert and our seats were amazing! It was fun standing in the line to get into the arena and chatting with other fans from all over! (We were actually in line in front of actress Patricia Neal's son and duaghter-in-law!) The suite at the hotel was beautiful and most confortable and although it rained on the day of the concert, we didn't mind because we were in such a lovely hotel. Thank you , again...And, as usual, we left the city with talks of planning a move there in the next couple of years! Thanks, again!!!"
George & Darren, Marietta, GA
"We had dinner at the new Coconuts on the Intracoastal and it was by far the best meal we had while in town. The service was attentive and friendly. The manager Merv just made us feel at home. It seems like a little secret locals place. A must see!!!!"
Lisa, McAlester, OK
"Stayed once and have been hooked ever since. Everything to do. Beach, Shops and the best restaurants. These people know how to treat visitors. Return every chance I can. Thank you."
James, Canonsburg, PA
"We had a fabulous time and I have a totally new perspective on Fort Lauderdale!! I'm definitely going to suggest it over Miami as a South Florida vacation spot."
Jenny, Lincoln, IL
"We had a wonderful time, and I really enjoyed seeing all that Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer."
Wanda & Tyrell, Charlotte, NC
"It was a great trip. I was pleasantly surprised by all the new hotels."
Allyn, St. Louis, MO
"I had a fantastic time. I didn't want to come back to work this morning. It is only about 60 degrees here."
Jenifer, Chicago, IL
"Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Our trip down to Fort Lauderdale on Air Tran was very good. The walk on the beach was wonderful. Thank you very much for a few days away from the minus degree weather...we arrived home to -2 degrees."
Bill & Joan, Akron, OH
"One of the pleasures and surprises of Fort Lauderdale is its art and culture scene."
Ruth, Washington, DC
"Fort Lauderdale's reviving downtown mixes art, science, dining, shopping and entertainment, all pleasantly united by a meandering Riverwalk."
Joe, Boston, MA
"There is no lack of fine dining, upscale shopping, coves for people watching and beachfront accommodations."
Steve & Heidi, St. Petersburg, FL
"I've traveled all over the world both professionally and personally and have to say that few places have impressed me as much as Fort Lauderdale."
Jason, Los Angeles, CA
"It has been years since I was last in Fort Lauderdale for any length of time, and the changes that we saw were amazing. The beachfront was very clean, perfectly manicured and obviously well maintained."
Kathi & Jay, Syosset, NY
