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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Fodors Recommendations
Everything in this guide is worth doingwe dont cover what isntbut exceptional sights, hotels, and restaurants are recognized with additional accolades. Fodors Choice indicates our top recommendations. Care to nominate a new place? Visit Fodors.com/contact-us.
Trip Costs
We list prices wherever possible to help you budget well. Hotel and restaurant price categories from $ to $$$$ are noted alongside each recommendation. For hotels, we include the lowest cost of a standard double room in high season. For restaurants, we cite the average price of a main course at dinner or, if dinner isnt served, at lunch. For attractions, we always list adult admission fees; discounts are usually available for children, students, and senior citizens.
Hotels
Our local writers vet every hotel to recommend the best overnights in each price category, from budget to expensive. Unless otherwise specified, you can expect private bath, phone, and TV in your room. For full hotel information, visit Fodors.com.
Restaurants
Unless we state otherwise, restaurants are open for lunch and dinner daily. We mention dress code only when theres a specific requirement and reservations only when theyre essential or not accepted. For full restaurant information, visit Fodors.com.
Credit Cards
The hotels and restaurants in this guide typically accept credit cards. If not, well say so.
EUGENE FODOR
Hungarian-born Eugene Fodor (190591) began his travel career as an interpreter on a French cruise ship. The experience inspired him to write On the Continent (1936), the first guidebook to receive annual updates and discuss a countrys way of life as well as its sights. Fodor later joined the U.S. Army and worked for the OSS in World War II. After the war, he kept up his intelligence work while expanding his guidebook series. During the Cold War, many guides were written by fellow agents who understood the value of insider information. Todays guides continue Fodors legacy by providing travelers with timely coverage, insider tips, and cultural context.
WELCOME TO SOUTH FLORIDA
From the resorts of Palm Beach to the humblest gingerbread cottages in the Keys, South Florida has something for everyoneromantic retreats for couples, fun activities for families, and hot spots for singles. Whether youre taking a thrilling airboat ride through the Everglades, visiting a world-class art museum, snorkeling off Key Largo, or dancing the night away in a glitzy Miami club, there is plenty to do. Beautiful beaches beckon, so when youre not dining in a great restaurant or playing a round of golf, grab a towel and relax in the tropical warmth.
TOP REASONS TO GO
Miami: A vibrant, multicultural metropolis that buzzes both day and night.
Palm Beach: Glamorous and sophisticated, the city offers great dining and shopping.
Beaches: Sceney in South Beach, buzzing in Fort Lauderdale, quieter in the Keys.
The Everglades: The river of grass is home to crocodiles, manatees, and panthers.
Fort Lauderdale: A glittering and revitalized downtown fronts a gorgeous beach.
Key West: Quirky, fun, and tacky, its both family-friendly and decidedly not.