The back story
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The back story
Fort Lauderdale: beaches, the New River and Las Olas
Half an hour or more up the coast from Miami: a long beach, canals, Las Olas Boulevard and a MICHELIN-starred table.
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Fort Lauderdale: Our Favourites
Fort Lauderdale in one page: the beach hotels and MAASS, Las Olas Boulevard, the New River, Sawgrass Mills, Bahia Mar and getting there by Brightline.
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What to see and do
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Home of the Fort Lauderdale boat show
Bahia Mar Yachting Center
The beachside marina that is home to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Explore View on map
Where to eat
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One MICHELIN star
MAASS
Chef Ryan Ratino’s chef’s-counter restaurant at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, holder of one MICHELIN star.
525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Explore View on map
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Brunch by the New River
The House on the River
A restaurant on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, home to the House of Veuve Clicquot experience.
301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Explore View on map
Shopping
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Fort Lauderdale’s main street
Las Olas Boulevard
One of Fort Lauderdale’s main streets, lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and museums.
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The big outlet day out
Sawgrass Mills & The Colonnade Outlets
A very large outlet mall west of Fort Lauderdale, with the open-air Colonnade Outlets for designer brands.
12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323Explore View on map
Where to stay
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Home of MAASS and Evelyn’s
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
A beachfront Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, home of the MICHELIN-starred MAASS and MICHELIN-recommended Evelyn’s.
525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Explore View on map
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Ocean views and a spa
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
A beachfront Ritz-Carlton with an elevated ocean-view pool, the Burlock Coast restaurant and a spa.
1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Explore View on map
Spas, gyms and health
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Fort Lauderdale hospital
Holy Cross Health
A hospital in north Fort Lauderdale, home of the Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center.
4725 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Explore View on map
Getting around
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The northern alternative
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Broward County’s airport, about 30 miles north of Miami, with a Brightline connector shuttle and a shuttle to Tri-Rail.
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Private flights from FXE
Banyan Air Service
A private-aviation terminal (FBO) at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, with customs and Bahamas travel assistance.
5360 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Explore View on map
Questions and answers
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Miami?
About 30 miles north. Brightline trains run from MiamiCentral, and the drive takes longer at rush hour.
Does Fort Lauderdale have a MICHELIN-starred restaurant?
Yes. MAASS at the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale holds one MICHELIN star.
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