"The City is on the Water's Edge and Wonderful" Fort Lauderdale by BruceDunning

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View of connector bridge and living quarters - Fort Lauderdale
View of connector bridge and living quarters
Air Photo of the area

The Coastline is fabulous and beaches are available, the easiest being at Dania Beach area. This is an aerial photo from the plane of a connected section near FLL. It depicts that growth comes all the way to the edge of the water. The Intercoastal Waterway traverses nearly the length of Florida, and Ft. Lauderdale is the epicenter. It has less traffic off the main I-95 and a biot more spread out to relax and enjoy.

Main Thoroughfare for Cruises
Map of the Port EVerglades region - Fort Lauderdale

Map of the Port EVerglades region

WE were taking our cruise out from here on the way to Cozumel, Costa Rica and Panama for 8 days. Take a look at those sites for the reason we took the cruise-besides pigging out on food and taking in show entertainment. The access to the Port Everglades is very easy, and thousands get here daily. It seems that 10+ ships will take off form here weekly; maybe more.

Key artery is I-95-runs through the city - Fort Lauderdale

Key artery is I-95-runs through the city

The main highway is I-95, but A1A is the old and frequently used also. Manuveuring around the area is fairly easy, even though we had not used a car for years here. The first trip was business back in 1976. Not that busy then, and the Flager name ruled the State.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Easier place to access by air and vehicle
  • Cons:Traffic that comes from I-95 and a lot of it
  • In a nutshell:The city is a good staging area to see sites locally
  • Last visit to Fort Lauderdale: Feb 2009
  • Intro Updated Feb 25, 2009
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Line to get through check in - Fort Lauderdale Cruise Ships Have Lines Warnings and Dangers (1)

The ships are big-yet they do have lines to wait for buffet, get in line for shows, and get ready to get in line for... more travel advice

The bed-room - Fort Lauderdale Ship Quarters Things to Do (7)

WE found a way to get a larger room-take the disabled. It works and if you do not get bumped, the room is twice the size... more travel advice

The Main feature-In BLUE - Fort Lauderdale Ship Interior Viewing Things to Do (7)

This is for the novice who has not been on a ship. It will depict the various shots of "color" and splendor they try to... more travel advice

Angle view from the room - Fort Lauderdale The Ship is the Way Out Things to Do (7)

Cruising is a fun way to go places. You do have to be prepared for the "interaction" of people though. That means many... more travel advice

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    Apr 12, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Someday we are going to take a cruise. You've presented some excellent tips. Nice page!

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    canaglic's Profile Photo
    Aug 29, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    we are booked criusing on Carnival Liberty for 24.10.2009., western Caribbean :) nice picture Bruce

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