| 's Fort Lauderdale has been a top tourist | | | | Florida is the keys. The Florida Keys are tropical |
| destination for decades. One of its primary | | | | and offer smooth sailing. There is a great deal of |
| attractions are the plentiful yacht facilities. Many | | | | distance to be explored even though the islands |
| have gained repute and esteem as some of the | | | | are seemingly small on geographic maps. The are |
| finest in the world. The Monaco Yacht Show has | | | | more than 100 miles just between Key West and |
| even recognized this city's impressive yacht | | | | Key Largo. |
| facilities. | | | | Visitors can easily break each of the five islands |
| In some ways Fort Lauderdale is indeed the | | | | down into even smaller communities and towns. |
| Monaco of Florida, with yachts belonging to the | | | | Every community carries its own tradition and |
| rich and fampus based there - and both Fort | | | | history. Yachters aren't limited to the keys or |
| lauderdale and Monaco have exclusive yacht | | | | even the open seas. You can also explore any of |
| shows annually in October. | | | | the many barrier islands, rivers, harbors, |
| And of course Monaco has the Grand Prix run | | | | anchorages, marinas, and natural parks. The more |
| around the streets of Monte Carlo and Casino | | | | daring yachter will look forward to the open seas |
| Square, while Florida has Daytona. | | | | of the Gulf of Mexico. |
| There was a time when the mention of Ft. | | | | Yachts are also an important faucet of the global |
| Lauderdale brought preconceived notions of party | | | | market. General estimates in the field state that |
| kids from colleges all over the country. Spring | | | | 76 percent of yachts ordered will be custom |
| Break became a notorious event. Through the | | | | designs. The jobs associated with the yachting |
| years the city has lost that trivial image. Ft. | | | | industry are often high-paying and plentiful. One |
| Lauderdale is trumped today as being the | | | | manufacturing company can bring quite a number |
| American version of Venice, Italy. This city also | | | | of positions to a single location. |
| has an extensive structure of intricate canals. | | | | Facilities where yachts are manufactured are large |
| Ft. Lauderdale is the seventh largest city in Florida. | | | | and state-of-the-art. There are many entrances |
| This means it is a convenient location for travel of | | | | and tens of wet slips for the boats. Facilities also |
| all types. Port Everglades is just a few miles from | | | | feature several bays per each individual structure. |
| the city and estimates state around 3 thousand | | | | The newer manufacturers will also feature marine |
| cruise trips depart from this port every year. | | | | lifts capable of working with hundreds of tons in |
| Ft. Lauderdale is currently the yachting city of | | | | weight. The yachting industry is not one that |
| America. All major international yacht charter | | | | excludes. Those who aren't capable of purchasing |
| brokers, yacht brokers, and agencies for crew | | | | their own yacht can find excellent jobs within the |
| have local offices within the city. The city also has | | | | industry. |
| an impressive corporate and business network | | | | Ft. Lauderdale is a great vacation spot for boaters |
| that easily supports the yachting industry. Ft. | | | | as well as non-boaters. There are facilities for |
| Lauderdale hosts the annual boat show held every | | | | chartering and sailing adventures for all families |
| October. This festival is the largest in America. | | | | and most budgets. Consumers can even find |
| The city offers many related services for those | | | | services that specialize in 'party yachts' for |
| who don't own yachts. Yacht chartering or renting | | | | weddings or other special occasions. These |
| companies are common. You can also hire a crew | | | | amenities can be rented at half-day intervals for a |
| or staff to assist you on your yacht. The | | | | lower price. |
| chartering isn't limited to the oceans surrounding | | | | Your vacation in Ft. Lauderdale can be a yachting |
| Ft. Lauderdale. You can also opt to use services | | | | escapade. You can be off on a sailing adventure |
| that focus on the Gulf Coast and Caribbean | | | | quickly and affordably with so many rental and |
| islands. | | | | chartering opportunities for holidaymakers. |
| The most popular destination for yachting in | | | | |