Fort Lauderdale Resorts & Spas

Surrounded by golden sand, palm trees, and turquoise water, Fort Lauderdale is a tropical paradise in South Florida. This beautiful ambiance is combined with urban sophistication and European elegance. With architectural styles such as Mediterranean revival and art deco, Fort Lauderdale resorts cater to leisure and business travelers alike. Some resorts have their own full-service marinas; after all, Fort Lauderdale is unofficially known as ""The Yachting Capital of the World."" Fort Lauderdale family resorts include lazy rivers with water slides and other features that are inspired by water parks including grottoes and waterfalls. Kid friendly resorts include daycare centers, outdoor checkers sets, video game rooms, and various facilities to keep children occupied when they're not building sandcastles on the beach.

With a tropical climate, Fort Lauderdale is packed with sun-worshipers all year long. The peak season runs between June and August when hot temperatures and high humidity will make you want to dip into the Atlantic Ocean to cool off. Beach resorts in Fort Lauderdale also get filled to capacity in March and April, a period that marks spring break for students. If you want to get cheap deals on a Fort Lauderdale resort, consider booking a room on Expedia.com during the off-season. Running September through February, the off-season is a period when the temperatures are mild, in the mid-70s, yet warm enough for swimming in the Atlantic Ocean.

Home to Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale is one of Florida's busiest hubs for cruise ships. Watching colossal ships navigate the waters around Fort Lauderdale is an exciting sightseeing experience in itself. With attractions such as the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and the Museum of Discovery and Science, the city offers other interesting places to visit on land. At the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the world's best professional swimmers are celebrated, and fascinating exhibits trace the history of competitive aquatic activities. Local history is presented in the Stranahan House, which stands as the oldest property in Fort Lauderdale.

The best resorts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, have lagoon-shaped swimming pools, sundecks, and courtyards that are surrounded by lush gardens. When you use Expedia.com to reserve a room in an oceanfront resort in Fort Lauderdale, you'll be reassured complimentary access to the comfortable cabanas, chairs, and umbrellas that are set up on private beaches. Some resorts have their own facilities and rentals for water sports such as jet skiing and kayaking. Regardless of where you stay in Fort Lauderdale, you'll have an easy time finding a local marina that provides private tours on motorized boats and yachts.

When it comes to health and wellness, all-inclusive resorts in Fort Lauderdale have on-site fitness centers and spas with massage rooms. From al fresco dining on the beach to indoor dining in elegant restaurants, the best resorts in Fort Lauderdale boast restaurants that specialize in seafood and gourmet cuisine. Caribbean culture has a heavy influence on this part of Florida, so expect the bars in your resort to serve a variety of cool rum cocktails. Stocked with non-alcoholic drinks and smoothies, swim-up bars are also common at Fort Lauderdale family resorts with multiple pools.

Barrier islands in Fort Lauderdale boast more than a dozen miles of smooth shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, this Gold Coast city has an extensive network of canals that provide convenient navigation in lieu of road traffic. Offering gondola tours along the New River and Stranahan River, Fort Lauderdale is often dubbed the ""Venice of America."" The central parts of the city have densely populated residential neighborhoods with master plans that integrate golf courses and canals. While being a popular resort destination in its own right, Fort Lauderdale is a short drive away from other oceanfront cities including Pompano Beach and Miami Beach, FL.

If you want to enjoy the tropical ambiance and urban flair of South Florida in paradise, plan a visit to Fort Lauderdale. In addition to finding cheap flights to Fort Lauderdale at Expedia.com, you can get discounts on hotels in Fort Lauderdale that are reserved in advance. Start browsing our resort listings today and finalize your itinerary for a fun vacation in The Sunshine State.