Butterflywings

What an awesome surprise for your kids.....have fun!!

If you enjoy shopping, look into going to the Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall. It's gigantic and literally too big to go through completely in one day. It's just the next town over, like 10 minutes away.

 

 

 

Angie :)

I do love shopping! However, since this is a rare visit to FL, we are hoping to spend most of our time sight seeing outside. If only we had more time! :)

While I cannot comment on the hotel, the area is fine, and yes there is a mall and a number of restaurants nearby, but that is it ... there really isn't anything else to see or do around there as Plantation is more of a residential / business area.

 

Las Olas/Downtown/Beach areas of Fort Lauderdale are much more interesting. I suggest taking a cab to Las Olas Blvd and spend some time around there. You can also hop on the Sun Trolley from Las Olas and take the trolley around to other areas around downtown or the beach for sightseeing, and/or catch the water taxi for a nice cruise on the New River and Intracoastal.

 

Here is info on both the Sun Trolley and Water Taxi:

 

http://www.watertaxi.com/

 

http://www.suntrolley.com/

Thanks! Las Olas Blvd sounds like a great area. And I appreciate the links.

How far is it between 17th and Las Olas Blvd? Is it within walking distance? If not, how much for a cab?

We are booked at the Hyatt Place Plantation on Broward Ave. Our flight arrives into FLL at noon the day before our cruise.

I know there is a mall & a few restaurants nearby....but anything else? Is it a safe place to wander? Is it worth sticking around for the afternoon? Or should we cab to another area for sightseeing? It is just my husband and I traveling.

Any advice on the Plantation area or the hotel itself would be greatly appreciated!

Speaking of pop.....if you order pop though the Cheers or Bottomless Bubbles program, are you served a can or fountain?

Can't wait to hear more!!!!!

Your pictures are beautiful!!!!