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Fort Lauderdale in 3 Days

Beaches, canals and a day in the Everglades.

Best time: December–April for dry, warm weather. June–November is hurricane season
Getting there: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is 10 minutes from the beach; Miami (MIA) is about 45 minutes
Stay: 3–5 nights
Good for: Couples, boaters, snowbirds

Day 1: Beach and Las Olas

Spend the morning on Fort Lauderdale Beach, then walk Las Olas Boulevard for shops, galleries and dinner. The Riverwalk along the New River connects downtown in the evening.

Day 2: The water taxi and the canals

Fort Lauderdale has hundreds of miles of canals. Ride the water taxi past waterfront mansions and yachts, and stop at Bonnet House, a historic estate with gardens between the beach and the Intracoastal.

Day 3: The Everglades

An airboat tour on the edge of the Everglades, about 30–45 minutes west, almost always turns up alligators and wading birds. Finish at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for a quiet beach walk.

Where to stay

These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.

Club Wyndham Palm-AireVillas on the Palm-Aire golf courses in Pompano Beach, about 15 minutes inland from the beach, with a beach shuttle.Resort guide Club Wyndham Royal VistaOceanfront on three acres in Pompano Beach, central to the pier and Atlantic Boulevard.Resort guide Club Wyndham Santa BarbaraA small Pompano Beach resort with the ocean across the street and a marina next door.Resort guide Club Wyndham Sea GardensPompano Beach resort with beach access; most of it sits across the street from the sand.Resort guide

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