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| Lunch with a view...…...not just of each other but also overlooking the beach @ Lona Cocina |
We're on our way to Costa Rica, but we haven't left Florida yet. Today we crossed the state, driving from Anna Maria Island on the west coast, down to the Everglades, across Alligator Alley, ending up at Fort Lauderdale Beach. For those who may not be familiar with Fort Lauderdale it's located on the east coast (the Atlantic Ocean side) and is just 30 miles north of Miami. With 23 miles of beaches, more than 100 marinas, over 50,000 registered yachts and 300+ miles of waterways , Fort Lauderdale is all about the water and is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of the United States".
It was an easy trip across, and thanks to Beth's sisters (Debbie and Cindy) we were able to leave early enough to spend the afternoon here. There is a nice long walkway along the waterfront that we enjoyed in spite of the winds whipping at around 20-25 mph all afternoon. We were able to also enjoy a walk through the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park which had some nice trails out of the winds and along the Intercoastal Waterway.
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| When the wind blows...….the crowd goes |
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| There are numerous motorized scooters that you can rent through apps all along the beach. |
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hugh Birch Taylor State Park
We're spending the night at the Sonesta on Fort Lauderdale Beach (great rate on Hotwire) and flying out tomorrow morning. Southwest flies to Costa Rica which means Beth flies free thanks to the Companion Pass. This is our sixth year having the Companion Pass and it's an amazing deal. When we got it the first time it sounded too good to be true but it's not. If you're shopping for a credit card one of the Southwest Credit Cards is now offering the Companion Pass for the rest of the year. I've attached a link to the offer. Make sure you read the minimum spend requirements carefully! If you're interested please note, it's a limited time offer.
Southwest Credit Card/Companion Pass Offer
Here we go...………..
