Self-catering holiday homes: Fort Lauderdale

Make a holiday rental property or villas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida your home away from home

Fort Lauderdale has extremely deep roots in the oceans which surround the town. However long you stay in a holiday rental in Fort Lauderdale you cannot run out of activities to try or places to explore. The beaches are among the best in Florida with many miles of soft, golden sands stretching along the peaceful coastline.

Things to do on holiday to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

There are over 23 miles of golden sands from which to choose from a Fort Lauderdale private rental villa, meaning you will always be able to get a fantastic spot on which to set out your towel, grab a cocktail and let the world drift by. The beaches are very easily accessible from any of the Fort Lauderdale holiday villas, and the sea is easily warm enough to swim in at any time of the year. Fringed by palm trees, Fort Lauderdale’s beaches are very popular, especially the famous Hollywood Beach, which brims with free entertainment.

Family holidays are fantastically catered for from Fort Lauderdale accommodation, as there are more sports available than you could possibly imagine. Keeping your children engrossed and active from a holiday rental villa in Fort Lauderdale couldn’t be easier, all you have to decide is which leisure activity to try. There are endless walking and cycling trails throughout the area, but it is the water sports available from a Fort Lauderdale private rental which really set pulses racing. The marine life that calls Fort Lauderdale home is sensational, meaning that you can explore the amazing underwater world with a snorkel direct from the beach. Scuba diving absolutely thrives, and there are some magnificent dive sites all along the 23 miles of Fort Lauderdale coastline. Known as the ‘Venice of America’ due to its extensive waterways and links to the sea, sailing, boat trips and activities like windsurfing are extremely easy to organise from a self catering holiday rental in Fort Lauderdale, and the facilities are world class.

Away from the coastline, a Fort Lauderdale property is a great base for golfing holidays in the sun too. There are almost 40 golf courses in the immediate vicinity of a Fort Lauderdale holiday villa, offering lush fairways, fast greens and stunning scenery.

Fort Lauderdale is filled with culture too. There are annual jazz, art and theatrical festivals throughout the year, mainly centred on the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District. Opera, ballet and concerts are hugely popular in the area, and there are some magnificent museums to visit from the Museum of Discovery and Science to the Museum of Art.

When the sun finally sets, the clubs and bars of the waterfront really warm up. You can find evening entertainment to suit any budget or tastes, with jazz clubs, comedy clubs and dance clubs to visit. You can even test the speed of your feet in a salsa bar.

Places to visit on holiday to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pompano Beach is a fantastic three mile stretch of powder soft sand where families flock during the day. The wide sands mean that there is plenty of room for playing beach football, volleyball or rugby, and there are some wonderful beach cafes and restaurants to shade from the sun.

Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Whenever you decide to visit a villa rental in Fort Lauderdale the weather will be brilliant. The days are long and warm all year round, with rain rare, and if it does occur, it is very fast to disappear. Average monthly temperatures in July and August settle around 31˚C, and in January, they remain above 21˚C.

Cheap flights to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Miami International Airport (MIA) is perfectly located for reaching a Fort Lauderdale holiday rental villa. Located 48km from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, Miami Airport receives direct flights from the UK provided by British Airways, meaning that you can be settling into your private rental in Fort Lauderdale within 10 hours of leaving home.

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