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Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Photo by Pelican Beach Resort

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Photo by Pelican Beach Resort

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Photo by Pelican Beach Resort

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Photo by Chensiyuan

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beach

With miles of expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful blue-green ocean, and warm weather year-round, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the perfect spot for your next family-friendly beach vacation.

Photo by Pelican Beach Resort

Classic Family-Friendly Beach Getaway to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

If you’re looking for the quintessential Florida beach getaway, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect choice. Located on the southeastern coast, just 30 miles north of Miami, it’s a premiere family-friendly vacation destination.

There are 24 miles of warm-sand beaches here, with an expansive shoreline and beautiful blue-green ocean—making it perfect for lazy days on the beach. There’s also an impressive downtown area with galleries, boutique shops, and dining options, as well as miles of inland waterways and plenty of attractions that invite you to get out and see the sights. Best of all, with fantastic weather 300+ days each year, there’s rarely a bad time to visit.

For this trip, you’ll enjoy deluxe accommodations at the luxurious Pelican Grand Beach Resort, an elegant, old-Florida-style hotel with its own private beach and first-class service. Recently named one of the Top 10 Resorts in Florida by Travel + Leisure magazine and consistently ranked in the top ten on Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice lists, Pelican Grand is the perfect home-away-from-home for a classic beachside getaway.

The amenities here are plentiful—private beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas, comfortable rooms with ocean or skyline views, live music and cocktail parties in the O2K lounge, beachside events, onsite dining, a rooftop boutique spa, Lazy River and zero-entry pool, kids day camps, and more. All little touches that add up to a perfect vacation.

On the beach, you can splash and swim in the surf, go paddle boarding or parasailing, enjoy a picnic lunch and walk along the shore, or rent a jet ski from nearby Beach Ventures. There’s also SEABOB snorkeling and 30-minute guided tours for the truly adventurous. These excursions to a reef just off the resort give you a chance to dive under the water and see the area’s fish and sea turtles up close.

When you’re ready to refuel, you’ll have a $150 dining credit to use at any of the hotel’s restaurants. Whether you prefer a sophisticated seafood dinner at OCEAN2000, cocktails and light fare at the O2K Lounge, or the comfort of in-room dining, there’s something for every taste and every meal. And if the craving for a sweet treat hits, you can visit The Emporium, an old-time ice cream parlor and coffee shop just a short elevator ride away from your room.

Though it’s possible to spend every day of your vacation here relaxing, eating, and playing at the resort, we know you’ll also want to get out and see what else this beautiful beach town has to offer.

Start with a visit to Las Olas Boulevard, an eclectic, architecturally interesting retail district stretching from the palm-tree-lined beachfront promenade at A1A to the central business district at 1st Avenue. Shop at specialty boutiques, check out the museums and galleries, and grab a nice lunch at any of the fabulous restaurants here. You’ll also have a great view of the yachts and mansions along the famed Millionaires Row as you stroll.

If you don’t want to tour the city by car or foot, take an authentic gondola ride—complete with gondoliers in striped shirts—along the New River or explore the area’s canals and waterways by water taxi to see why Fort Lauderdale is considered the Venice of America. With stops throughout the city, the water taxis, in particular, are a great way to get from point A to point B and a lovely way to see the sights.

As part of this trip, you’ll also get to travel 90 minutes outside of Fort Lauderdale, to enjoy a half-day tour of Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. For this excursion, you’ll have transportation to and from the resort, as well as a knowledgeable guide leading you through the park’s amazing wetland terrain. Home to hundreds of animal species, including manatees, American crocodiles, sea birds, and the elusive Florida panther, every Everglades tour is different, but all of them are unforgettable. 

With so much to see and do set against the stunning backdrop of wide, sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green water, this trip to Fort Lauderdale is a family-friendly getaway you won’t want to miss.

highlights

  • 5 days / 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
  • Private transportation to and from the airport
  • A half-day tour of Everglades National Park
  • $150 dining credit to use at the hotel's restaurants

Highlights

  • 5 days / 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
  • Private transportation to and from the airport
  • A half-day tour of Everglades National Park
  • $150 dining credit to use at the hotel's restaurants
If you’re looking for the quintessential Florida beach getaway, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect choice. Located on the southeastern coast, just 30 miles north of Miami, it’s a premiere family-friendly vacation destination.

There are 24 miles of warm-sand beaches here, with an expansive shoreline and beautiful blue-green ocean—making it perfect for lazy days on the beach. There’s also an impressive downtown area with galleries, boutique shops, and dining options, as well as miles of inland waterways and plenty of attractions that invite you to get out and see the sights. Best of all, with fantastic weather 300+ days each year, there’s rarely a bad time to visit.

For this trip, you’ll enjoy deluxe accommodations at the luxurious Pelican Grand Beach Resort, an elegant, old-Florida-style hotel with its own private beach and first-class service. Recently named one of the Top 10 Resorts in Florida by Travel + Leisure magazine and consistently ranked in the top ten on Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice lists, Pelican Grand is the perfect home-away-from-home for a classic beachside getaway.

The amenities here are plentiful—private beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas, comfortable rooms with ocean or skyline views, live music and cocktail parties in the O2K lounge, beachside events, onsite dining, a rooftop boutique spa, Lazy River and zero-entry pool, kids day camps, and more. All little touches that add up to a perfect vacation.

On the beach, you can splash and swim in the surf, go paddle boarding or parasailing, enjoy a picnic lunch and walk along the shore, or rent a jet ski from nearby Beach Ventures. There’s also SEABOB snorkeling and 30-minute guided tours for the truly adventurous. These excursions to a reef just off the resort give you a chance to dive under the water and see the area’s fish and sea turtles up close.

When you’re ready to refuel, you’ll have a $150 dining credit to use at any of the hotel’s restaurants. Whether you prefer a sophisticated seafood dinner at OCEAN2000, cocktails and light fare at the O2K Lounge, or the comfort of in-room dining, there’s something for every taste and every meal. And if the craving for a sweet treat hits, you can visit The Emporium, an old-time ice cream parlor and coffee shop just a short elevator ride away from your room.

Though it’s possible to spend every day of your vacation here relaxing, eating, and playing at the resort, we know you’ll also want to get out and see what else this beautiful beach town has to offer.

Start with a visit to Las Olas Boulevard, an eclectic, architecturally interesting retail district stretching from the palm-tree-lined beachfront promenade at A1A to the central business district at 1st Avenue. Shop at specialty boutiques, check out the museums and galleries, and grab a nice lunch at any of the fabulous restaurants here. You’ll also have a great view of the yachts and mansions along the famed Millionaires Row as you stroll.

If you don’t want to tour the city by car or foot, take an authentic gondola ride—complete with gondoliers in striped shirts—along the New River or explore the area’s canals and waterways by water taxi to see why Fort Lauderdale is considered the Venice of America. With stops throughout the city, the water taxis, in particular, are a great way to get from point A to point B and a lovely way to see the sights.

As part of this trip, you’ll also get to travel 90 minutes outside of Fort Lauderdale, to enjoy a half-day tour of Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. For this excursion, you’ll have transportation to and from the resort, as well as a knowledgeable guide leading you through the park’s amazing wetland terrain. Home to hundreds of animal species, including manatees, American crocodiles, sea birds, and the elusive Florida panther, every Everglades tour is different, but all of them are unforgettable. 

With so much to see and do set against the stunning backdrop of wide, sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green water, this trip to Fort Lauderdale is a family-friendly getaway you won’t want to miss.

Trip details

Trip Type: Small Group

Comfort: Luxury

Travel Styles: Leisure, Family

Starts: Fort Lauderdale,

Finishes: Fort Lauderdale, United States

Duration: 5 days

Includes

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

  • Private car service from your home to the airport
  • Transportation to your hotel from the airport
  • Deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
  • A half-day tour of Everglades National Park
  • $150 dining credit to use at the hotel's restaurants
  • Transportation to the airport upon departure
  • Private car service from the airport back to your home

ITINERARY

1Arrive in Fort Lauderdale

  • Check in to your deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
  • Relax under and umbrella on the resort’s private beach or cool off in the pool and lazy river

2Enjoy the Resort and Fort Lauderdale Your Way

  • Enjoy the Pelican Grand Beach Resort and the area at your leisure
Suggested Itinerary Enhancements:
  • Tee off on the scenic courses at the three semi-private golf clubs nearby
  • Treat yourself to a day at the resort’s rooftop PURE spa
  • Shop and grab lunch on Las Olas Boulevard
  • Go for a ride or sightseeing tour in one of Fort Lauderdale’s water taxis

3Experience the Everglades

  • Enjoy a half-day tour of Everglades National Park with a knowledgable guide
Suggested Itinerary Enhancements:
  • Hang out with the butterflies at Butterfly World
  • Rent a SEABOB from Beach Ventures for underwater exploring
  • Check out the resort calendar for daily activities and kids offerings

4Explore Fort Lauderdale and Beyond

  • Enjoy the resort and explore at your leisure
Suggested Itinerary Enhancements:
  • Venture out to the Miami Seaquarium
  • Visit the Museum of Art and the Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Explore the historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
  • Take the kids to Jungle Island Zoo

5Depart for home

  • Check out of your deluxe accommodations
  • Start planning your next Manifest getaway
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
  • Check in to your deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
  • Relax under and umbrella on the resort’s private beach or cool off in the pool and lazy river
Enjoy the Resort and Fort Lauderdale Your Way
  • Enjoy the Pelican Grand Beach Resort and the area at your leisure
Suggested Itinerary Enhancements:
  • Tee off on the scenic courses at the three semi-private golf clubs nearby
  • Treat yourself to a day at the resort’s rooftop PURE spa
  • Shop and grab lunch on Las Olas Boulevard
  • Go for a ride or sightseeing tour in one of Fort Lauderdale’s water taxis
Experience the Everglades
  • Enjoy a half-day tour of Everglades National Park with a knowledgable guide
Suggested Itinerary Enhancements:
  • Hang out with the butterflies at Butterfly World
  • Rent a SEABOB from Beach Ventures for underwater exploring
  • Check out the resort calendar for daily activities and kids offerings
Explore Fort Lauderdale and Beyond
  • Enjoy the resort and explore at your leisure
Suggested Itinerary Enhancements:
  • Venture out to the Miami Seaquarium
  • Visit the Museum of Art and the Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Explore the historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
  • Take the kids to Jungle Island Zoo
Depart for home
  • Check out of your deluxe accommodations
  • Start planning your next Manifest getaway

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Private car service from your home to the airport
  • Transportation to your hotel from the airport
  • Deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
  • A half-day tour of Everglades National Park
  • $150 dining credit to use at the hotel's restaurants
  • Transportation to the airport upon departure
  • Private car service from the airport back to your home

ACCOMMODATIONS

Deluxe accommodations at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a 4-star luxury resort with a private beach, directly on the Atlantic Ocean in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

PAYMENT TERMS

  • 20% due upon upon booking
  • 80% due 60 days from trip start date
  • 100% due if booked inside 60 days from trip start date

CANCELLATION TERMS

  • 36 or more days from trip start date - 100% refund
  • 16-35 days from trip start date - 100% refund less $150 per person administration fee or a 100% refund in Manifest travel credits (must be used within one calendar year of cancellation date)
  • 0-15 days from trip start date - 100% non-refundable and no Manifest credits given

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In Business Since 2019

Manifest Signature - A unique collection of hotel properties combined with activities that offer an immersive experience tailored to your travel goals.

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