| this classic, family-owned beachfront resort is a 10-minute drive from the riverwalk arts & entertainment district and a 15-minute drive from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport. in-room wi-fi is free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the palm-filled 10-acre property features a private beach, 2 pools and 4 tennis courts, plus a putting course. theres a full-service spa and a fitness center. decorated in a tropical style, casual rooms and suites have balconies, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. dining ranges from modern american fare to a soda shop serving brick-oven pizzas and ice cream. poolside and ocean-view suites with full kitchens and wet bars are available
Miami International Airport 49 min
Anne Kolb Nature Center (22 min)
Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (8 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Historic Stranahan House Museum (13 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (8 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (14 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (13 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Las Olas Beach (7 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal (14 min) Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (21 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (13 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (14 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. Museum of Discovery and Science (15 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (21 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (23 min)
Over 50 restaurants, 30 shops & 3 parks line this historic broadwalk with an old timey vibe. Jungle Queen Riverboat (5 min) | 
