Fort Lauderdale

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Ft Lauderdale is not just for spring breakers

A November 2004 trip to Fort Lauderdale by Ira Kincaid

Fort Lauderdale, FL has it all. Great restaurants, shopping, beautiful beaches, activities, and tours.

  • 3 reviews

Fort Lauderdale Beach ResortBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Best Things Nearby:
Ocean/beach, Galleria Mall, Park, Intracoastal waterway

Best Things About the Resort:
Location, location, location.

Resort Experience:
The resort is 17+ stories, but each floor gives the illusion that it is a small resort. The units are very large, except for the bathrooms, and the lobby has the typical Floridian atmosphere, e.g., tile floors, palm trees, and nautical themes.

  • Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
  • Activities: Excellent
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Ira Kincaid on November 25, 2004

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
909 Breakers Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
954/566-8800

15th Street FisheriesBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

We didn't realize when we picked this restaurant that it came with a floor show. The locals catch fish for the pelicans, and the pelicans line up on the dock and wait their turn for dinner. They lined up just like soldiers. The restaurant has a five-course meal that they offer at $17 per person, and your selection is very broad for the main entree. The seafood newburg dish was unsurpassed. This restaurant is not easy to find, but it's worth the extra effort.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Ira Kincaid on November 25, 2004

15th Street Fisheries
1900 S.E. 15th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 763-2777

Capital GrillBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "The Capital Grill"

The restaurant is located at the Galleria Mall. Outside dining is available, as well as intimate candlelight dining inside. The servers are very friendly and accommodating. The food was outstanding. The drinks are higher-priced than most restaurants in the area, but consider people-watching as a floor show, and they will seem much more reasonable.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Ira Kincaid on November 25, 2004

Capital Grill
2430 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Ira Kincaid
Ira Kincaid
Henrico, North Carolina

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