Courtesy Marriott International, Inc
South Florida, or ?SoFla? for the enlightened, is home to more than five million residents, which is understandable given the region encompasses gorgeous coastal cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. The area has remained a tourist hub for decades, even now attracting over 12 million visitors annually. A quick look at the weather makes it obvious why. For its part, Fort Lauderdale has a comfy mean temperature of 75 degrees, and its 23 miles of beaches receive close to 3,000 hours of sunshine every year.
Wanderlust weather coupled with expansive Atlantic Ocean access has understandably made Fort Lauderdale a boating and yachting haven, housing 45,000 resident yachts?many of which a traveler can spot on the area?s various navigable waterways to include the New River that runs through Fort Lauderdale’s bustling downtown. In fact, the city is famously intersected by a vast network of canals, measuring 165 miles in total, lending credence to the city’s nickname of the “American Venice.” The bounty of boating aside, Fort Lauderdale is also a tourism mecca that boasts a myriad of top-tier restaurants, golf courses, malls, museums, nightclubs and, of course, lodging. One property of note just to the north of Fort Lauderdale is the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, which has a good deal to offer relaxation-minded travelers and fun-seekers, alike. Perhaps the most distinguishing aspect of this property i...