Company visiting South Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood: foreclosure, hotel, house)

[tankev]

I have French friends coming for a visit to South Florida in a few days. They will be here for two full weeks staying in Hollywood (The Ramada on the beach), The Key's and my home for 5 days. Since I am new to the area, I am not sure where to take them for South Florida fun. Can you give me some suggestions for outings, restaurants and anything else that might be good for a French family? They have 3 boys ages 8-14. We can travel anywhere in South Florida and farther. Also any info on the hotel would be appreciated

Thanks for your help.

[fauve]

Definitely check out this thread:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/fort-...atn-track.html

Re the hotel - is it the Ramada on Hollywood Blvd?

[tankev]

Thanks Fauve for reminding me of that great post and the Sticky. Of course when I need the info, I forget that it was already there. Too much on my mind. Thanks for pointing it out again. The hotel is on the boardwalk. I have never been down there so I don't know anything about the area. I really need to get out and explore more!
Off topic, I am the one that spoke with you about boat storage. We did get a boat but it has no trailer. We are keeping it at a marina. Thanks for the offer though.

[fauve]

Originally Posted by tankev

Thanks Fauve for reminding me of that great post and the Sticky. Of course when I need the info, I forget that it was already there. Too much on my mind. Thanks for pointing it out again. The hotel is on the boardwalk. I have never been down there so I don't know anything about the area. I really need to get out and explore more!
Off topic, I am the one that spoke with you about boat storage. We did get a boat but it has no trailer. We are keeping it at a marina. Thanks for the offer though.

That sounds great...they'll be in a fun location.

Just as well re the boat - we sold our house!

Also check out this thread re restaurants: http://www.city-data.com/forum/fort-lauderdale-area/297748-best-places-2-eat-fort-lauderdale.html

I wish I were allowed to sticky more than two threads!

[MisterNY]

Originally Posted by fauve

That sounds great...they'll be in a fun location.

Just as well re the boat - we sold our house!

Also check out this thread re restaurants: http://www.city-data.com/forum/fort-lauderdale-area/297748-best-places-2-eat-fort-lauderdale.html

I wish I were allowed to sticky more than two threads!

Congrats on the house sale!! Are you talking about the nursery btw?

You lost me on what's put in bold.

[fauve]

Originally Posted by MisterNY

Congrats on the house sale!! Are you talking about the nursery btw?

You lost me on what's put in bold.

Yes, the nursery - thanks!

Oh, tankev was looking for a place to keep a boat a few months back and I offered our property.

[Nolefan34]

I would recommend taking them to South Beach and walking around. Also, take them to Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale.

[tankev]

Has anyone been to the Metro Zoo, Jungle Island, Seaquarium or any other attractions?
What are your thoughts on these places and any other attractions along these lines.
Thanks

[Momma_bear]

Originally Posted by fauve

That sounds great...they'll be in a fun location.

Just as well re the boat - we sold our house!

Also check out this thread re restaurants: http://www.city-data.com/forum/fort-lauderdale-area/297748-best-places-2-eat-fort-lauderdale.html

I wish I were allowed to sticky more than two threads!

Yay on selling the house. Do you know where you're going?

[fauve]

Originally Posted by Momma_bear

Yay on selling the house. Do you know where you're going?

Yes - thanks! We found a foreclosure in jacaranda country club - off nob hill. So, we'll be close to school and the kids will be close to their friends