New Four Seasons the Latest Addition for Booming Fort Lauderdale

Positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, broke ground yesterday to become the newest iconic global destination for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. The development will offer unmatched access to a lifestyle of leading amenities, services and design and will include 90 Private Residences and 130 guest rooms in a destination Canadians love.

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale will mark the third collaboration between Four Seasons and Fort Partners, joining Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf. Homeowners of Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale will have special access as preferred guests to Fort Partners' portfolio of Four Seasons properties in South Florida.

"We commissioned a team of global minds to create an exemplary hotel and residential property unlike any other in Fort Lauderdale," said Nadim Ashi, Founder of Fort Partners. "Four Seasons is defining Fort Lauderdale as a global destination and is capturing an international audience. We are committed to developing a world-class hotel and lifestyle."

The 22-storey oceanfront property will combine luxury and legendary Four Seasons service for visitors and residents alike. The Hotel rooms will reside on the fourth through the 11th floors.

Segway Fort Lauderdale offers great rides around this booming South Florida city. You can check out great shops and restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway. The company also offers fun rides through the lush forests of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, sometimes including off-road riding.

The Embassy Suites 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale is a fine family spot, with large rooms and a lovely swimming pool complex and garden. There's free drinks and snacks in the evening, and you're a short drive or a reasonable walk to the beach. There are tons of restaurants in the area, too.

Mai Kai is a wonderful restaurant and bar that does sensational South Pacific shows, with hula dancing and other treats. The food is surprisingly good, and the drinks are potent. There's a beautiful, Polynesian-style garden you can stroll around, as well.

A Fort Lauderdale sunrise is a spectacular thing to watch, with glorious pinks and purples over the Atlantic Ocean framed by towering palm trees.

The Pelican Grand Hotel is a beautiful spot in north Fort Lauderdale. There's a great covered porch in the back that overlooks the beach, and they also have a great swimming pool complex with a lazy river the kids will love.

The Jungle Queen is a wonderful boat ride in Fort Lauderdale. Guides point out homes or yachts owned by the likes of Gloria Vanderbilt and Las Vegas casino tycoon Steve Wynn. You also get a relaxing hour or two on the water, and that's never a bad thing.

Bonnet House is an historic property a block or two from the beach that features terrific works of art and a South Seas-style lagoon. Deep green and brown iguanas prowl the banks of the lagoon, and wild Brazilian spider monkeys frolic in the trees. A definite don't miss spot for nature or art lovers

Fort Lauderdale has a ton of great restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway, many with pretty, tree-covered patios for a bit of afternoon shade. The area really comes alive at night, with fun bars and great food at dozens of fine dining places. Shooters is a casual place with good food and a lively crowd. Blue Moon Fish Company is a fine dining spot with awesome seafood.