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    Fort Lauderdale - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide
    Fort Lauderdale - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide
    Fort Lauderdale - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide
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    Fort Lauderdale - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide

    By Andrew Delaplaine

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    Another of Delaplaine’s books offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in FORT LAUDERDALE.  
    LODGINGS - RESTAURANTS - ATTRACTIONS - SHOPPING
    “We visited Palm Beach last year using Delaplaine’s guide, so this year we tried Fort Lauderdale and had an even better time.” ---Simone S., Fairfield


     


    “There’s really much more to do in the Fort Lauderdale than we had any idea of. This book helped us discover it all.” ---Mindy R., Tacoma


     


    “I find the Delaplaine guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn’t like something, he says so bluntly.” –--Carolyn M., Dayton


     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGramercy Park Press
    Release dateAug 22, 2021
    ISBN9798201852412
    Fort Lauderdale - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide
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    Andrew Delaplaine

    Writes both adult and children’s fiction and adventure stories, including the Jack Houston St. Clair political thriller series and the Sherlock Holmes IV mystery series, as well as a series of travel guides. He has directed 7 independent films and shorts, written 5, and produced 5.He also co-created and co-produced "A Wonderful World," a musical based on the life of Louis Armstrong told from the perspective of his four wives.In the past, he owned a famous nightclub on South Beach (The Warsaw Ballroom), published the longest-running paper on South Beach, "The Wire," and produced (for several years) a weekly TV show, "The Live Wire."He lives on South Beach, Miami's Billion Dollar Sandbar.He has no hobbies.

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      Fort Lauderdale - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide - Andrew Delaplaine

      FORT

      LAUDERDALE

      The Delaplaine

      2022

      Long Weekend Guide

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      Andrew Delaplaine

      NO BUSINESS HAS PAID A SINGLE PENNY OR GIVEN ANYTHING TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS BOOK.

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      Senior Writer

      James Cubby

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      Copyright © by Gramercy Park Press - All rights reserved.

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      Please submit corrections, additions or comments to [email protected]

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Chapter 1 – FIRST THINGS FIRST

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      Why Fort Lauderdale?

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      Specific Information During Your Visit

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      Visitors’ Centers

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      Chapter 2 - LODGING

      Beach Area

      Downtown

      Airport Area

      Gay Lodgings

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      Cruise Ship Departure Stays

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      Chapter 3 – RESTAURANTS

      Expensive

      Moderate

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      Inexpensive

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      Sports Bars

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      Chapter 4 – NIGHTLIFE

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      Chapter 5 – ATTRACTIONS

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      Chapter 6 - SHOPPING

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      OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR

      MAPS

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      Chapter 1

      FIRST THINGS FIRST

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      Why Fort Lauderdale?

      Fort Lauderdale, for good or ill, has always been defined not for what it is, really, as for what it lies between. About 40 miles to the north is Palm Beach. About 25 miles south is Miami. A million images flood the mind when you think of Miami. (Cocaine Cowboys, the Mariel Boatlift, South Beach, the nightlife, Little Havana, an international port and banking center.) Similarly, a million images leap into your mind when you conjure up Palm Beach (Worth Avenue, Cartier, the Kennedys, wealthy socialites, vast fortunes, elderly women with young gigolos.)

      And Fort Lauderdale? What images jump into your mind when you first think of the town? Connie Francis and Where the Boys Are? Spring Break? Sailboats?

      Well, Fort Lauderdale has come a long way since that 1960 movie.

      And the good thing that has made Fort Lauderdale so attractive for so long is that it is not Miami and it is not Palm Beach. It’s just that little bit of in between that makes Fort Lauderdale so great. And, being in the middle of the Gold Coast, Fort Lauderdale is a perfect location if you like Miami or Palm Beach, but don’t want to live there. You’re just a few minutes away by I-95 or the Turnpike from posh Palm Beach or the nonstop excitement of Miami.

      Wonderful smaller towns (Davie, Dania, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lighthouse Point) offer extremely cheap housing (if you want to live here) and lodgings, if you’re visiting. And you’re close-close-close to all the action. (I know a lot of actors who live in these towns for the very reason that they are easily able to go to auditions in Miami or Palm Beach. When they get jobs, they’re never too far away.)

      Specific Information During Your Visit

      BROWARD-PALM BEACH NEW TIMES

      www.browardpalmbeach.com

      This weekly freebie paper is available on almost every street corner in boxes—you definitely need to get a copy to see what’s going on the week or two you’re in town. Online you’ll find thousands of listings that will help you work your way through the town.

      SUN-SENTINEL

      www.sun-sentinel.com

      This is the local daily newspaper, but only its Friday and Sunday editions have information of use to the visitor. The web site is a big help.

      Visitors’ Centers

      THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

      954-765-4466.

      www.sunny.org

      Has complete listings.

      Chapter 2

      LODGING

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      BEACH AREA

      It's very true what they say. Fort Lauderdale has a beach for everyone! After all, this is what you are really coming to Fort Lauderdale to enjoy. Isn't it?

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      ATLANTIC HOTEL

      601 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale: 954-567-8020

      www.atlantichotelfl.com

      This smallish property (124 rooms & suites) right on the water has a lot to recommend it: a causal décor that remains stylish while not being stuffy like the W or the Ritz. (About half the rooms have full kitchens). Also has the Spa Atlantic, sea-and-citrus inspired day spa. As a splendidly relaxing destination, his sanctuary uses products made from natural ingredients. Deep-tissue massage, revitalizing body

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