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Top 10 Ways To Rejuvenate Body And Spirit In Greater Fort Lauderdale
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Top 10 Ways To Rejuvenate Body And Spirit In Greater Fort Lauderdale
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - September 5, 2006 - Feel refreshed. Get inspired by a new adventure. Catch some rays on a sun-soaked beach. Learn something new. From deep-sea diving to deep tissue massages, few destinations offer as diverse and impressive an array of rejuvenating experiences as Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Here are the top ten ways to rejuvenate, revitalize and refresh your body and soul in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
10. Row Your Boat: Kayaking Through Tranquility: Getting on the water is easy in Greater Fort Lauderdale, even for beginners. Operators such as Full Moon Kayak (954-328-5231, www.fullmoonkayak.com) offer everything from a night time paddle under a full moon to a Fort Lauderdale History Tour on the Intracoastal Waterway. At the Ann Kolb Nature Center (954-926-2480) in Hollywood, Fla., explore the delicate 1,500-acre wetland mangrove forest habitat. Kayak lessons and rentals are just $15 and guided tours aboard a 32-foot boat are available for non-paddlers.
9. Commune with Mother Nature: From the natural wonder of the Everglades to a spectacular three-tiered reef system, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a great natural playground. Flamingo Gardens (954-473-2955) in Davie, offers 60 acres of botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary, including an Everglades wildlife sanctuary that is home to alligators, panthers, flamingos and more. On a gentler note, Butterfly World (954-977-4400) in Coconut Creek, the largest butterfly house in the world, offers visitors the chance to see thousands of exotic colorful butterflies in six free-flight aviaries.
8. Revitalize Family Ties: A family vacation is a great way to reconnect with the kids. Wannado City (888-926-6236) at Sawgrass Mills Mall is America's first indoor role playing theme park where kids practice playing hundreds of careers in realistic venues and costumes. The Museum of Discovery and Science (954-467-6637) in Fort Lauderdale will keep the kids entertained for hours, with a number of interactive exhibits and an IMAX theatre. Billie Swamp Safari (800-949-6010) offers tours via airboat or Swamp Buggy jitneys through the Everglades as well as a Seminole Indian museum and more. The more adventurous families can even stay overnight in an authentic Seminole "Chickee Hut."
7. Rejuvenate the palate: Fresh seafood in Greater Fort Lauderdale is a given, but there are other healthy options for fine dining as well. A hot spot on Greater Fort Lauderdale's nightlife scene since its opening in 2004, Trina (954-567-8020) at The Atlantic Hotel serves up inventive, often airy New Mediterranean cuisine. For calorie counters, Seasons 52 (954-537-1052) features sophisticated grill selections, a well-regarded wine list…and nothing on the menu with more than 475 calories per serving. In the mood for fresh fish after all? Look no further than the name. Fish (954-527-5433) is the newest seafood hotspot, blending light yet flavorful fare.
6. Discover a New World…Underwater: Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to an underwater playground offering more than 80 artificial wrecks and reefs and 69 miles of three-tiered natural reef system. Many of Greater Fort Lauderdale's major resorts offer diving programs including the Discover Scuba program for beginners through local dive operators such as South Florida Diving Headquarters in Pompano Beach (800-771-DIVE) and Pro Dive International in Fort Lauderdale (954-776-3483).
5. Reactivate the grey cells: Take advantage of the change in scenery to learn something new. With some of South Florida's trendiest restaurants, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a great place to learn the culinary arts, for example. Chef Dean Max holds a monthly, no-experience-necessary cooking class - limited to 14 people to keep the gathering intimate and personal -at his acclaimed 3030 Restaurant (954-765-3130). Chef Jean-Pierre operates Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School (954-563-2700). For those with a nose for wine, the United States Sommelier Association Wine School (954-962-6772) offers a variety of seminars, tastings and special programs, including the art of blending and the "theater" of wine.
4. Spend some quality time on the green: Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to more than 60 golf courses offering easy accessibility, comparatively low green fees, unmatched settings and options for players of all skill levels - all year. The destination's lush links include everything from exclusive private clubs and municipal facilities maintained to the highest standards to resort courses designed by renowned designers. The area's newest course, Plantation Preserve (954-585-5020) is an Audubon-certified, par-72 championship golf course surrounded by 211 acres of lush, open park land. For more information visit www.sunny.org/golf.
3. Put some wind in your sails: Greater Fort Lauderdale is a nautical paradise, but you don't need to be an accomplished sailor to take to the water. Parasailing and catamarans can be arranged from several watersports operators including Aloha Watersports (954-462-SAIL (7245) located at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and kite surfing lessons are available through Fort Lauderdale Kite Surfing School (954-410-5419). Sailboats and other vessels can be rented for a fun day on the water from companies like Water Fantaseas (954-524-1234). New to sailing? Blue Water Sailing School (954-763-8464) teaches the skills and techniques necessary to become a competent captain.
2. Find your inner self: Away from the hectic pace at home, take a moment to connect with body and spirit. For visitors seeking self-awareness through ancient Asian practices or more modern philosophies, Greater Fort Lauderdale is nirvana. The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (954-883-4000), for example, offers Moonlight Yoga sessions under tropical star-lit skies. Other resorts, such as the Ocean Sands Resort & Spa (800-583-3500), feature yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation. Classical Pilates (954-524-2939) is a Pilates studio in downtown Fort Lauderdale offering personal training and workout classes designed to "build strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body" through body awareness, graceful movement and good posture.
1. Indulge without guilt: At the end of the day, nothing is more rejuvenating than a pampering session at a luxurious spa, and visitors to Greater Fort Lauderdale have a wide variety of options. One of the newest spas to debut is the 48,000 square foot Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa & Lifestyle Center (954-564-5787) at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa. Spa highlights include 35 decadent treatment rooms, a couples' massage room, large fitness room, yoga studio, Pilates studio, a spa café and more. Highlights of other top-rated spas in the destination include: a menu of treatments inspired by "The Garden," "The Grove" and "The Sea" at Spa Atlantic at The Atlantic Hotel (954-567-8020), which also offers massage for expectant mothers; the key lime and orange blossom-infused treatments at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (800-222-6543); the pineapple salt loofah and sea foam wrap at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six (800-327-3796); and the signature "Everglades" treatments at the Mediterranean-inspired Diplomat Spa in Hollywood (954-883-4000), with more than 20 treatments and 17 private rooms.
For more information on Greater Fort Lauderdale contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 100 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, visit www.sunny.org or call 800-22-SUNNY (in the U.S. and Canada). Travel professionals and meeting planners call 800-356-1662.
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Francine Mason/Jessica Taylor
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