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Fort Lauderdale

Everglades - Florida's wildest natural experience

The Everglades is Florida's greatest natural experience – a vast tropical wetland filled with impressive wildlife. Here you'll find lots of alligators, but if you're lucky you might even see a manatee or a panther.

Breakfast in Florida – Not just a coffee and a sandwich

Having breakfast in Florida is neither a quick nor a cheap affair, but an experience as great as a really good dinner. But how much does a breakfast in Florida really cost?

Funky Buddha Brewery in Fort Lauderdale – Where a beer can taste like bacon and banana

Behind the modest facade of Funky Buddha Brewery, traditional beer brewing merges with bold, unconventional ideas — imagine beers that taste like peanut butter and jelly or bacon and maple syrup. This brewery isn’t just about crafting beer; it’s about embracing creativity and daring to create its own path.

Bonnet House - Fort Lauderdale's best kept secret

Along Fort Lauderdale's white beaches lies the hidden gem of Bonnet House, a lush oasis offering a unique glimpse into Florida's history and the life of a wealthy collecting family in the mid-20th century.