Fort Lauderdale might hold a place in many peoples’ minds as a party-hearty spring break getaway, where vacationers are solely concerned with sunscreen and beach balls. But there’s so much more to this coastal town in Florida. In fact, anyone who has reserved Fort Lauderdale vacation rentals before understands why it alone, out of all the locales in the USA, is fondly referred to as the Venice of America.

After you’ve selected one of our vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale and your flight has touched down on the tarmac, you’ll quickly realize why this American city has earned that Italy-inspired moniker. Yacht-stippled waterways crisscross Fort Lauderdale's easterly side, and multimillion-dollar mansions line the Intracoastal Waterway, which is a slim slice of water separating coastal barrier islands from the mainland. Indeed, numerous tour companies provide narrated excursions, pointing out the homes of the rich and famous, and afterward you can nosh on locally caught seafood in one of the many restaurants along the waterway. Meanwhile, downtown contains a whole bevy of cultural delights, from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, where nationally renowned plays and musical acts regularly perform, to the Museum of Discovery and Science, which is a two-story building featuring exhibits on everything from aeronautics to anatomy. Gastronomes and shopaholics alike will love strolling down Las Olas Boulevard, a mile-long thoroughfare containing quirky boutiques and gourmet eateries. And when you’re craving some sand and sea, you can always make your way to the beach for a little wave running and sunbathing.

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