By Jessica Taylor
With a tighter travel budget this year, saving money is a priority for my annual beach pilgrimage. So which seaside spot am I going to visit? I’m staying home to explore my own backyard, Fort Lauderdale beach. Yes, I'm doing the "staycation" thing.
I have lived in the Lauderdale area for 15 years, and for those that have not recently visited, Fort Lauderdale beach has transformed into a chic hot spot with new luxe hotels and restaurants. I hardly recognize the beachfront with the Ritz-Carlton and the Atlantic Hotel. Same great beaches though. So I decided to use this vacation to try a new Fort Lauderdale hotel, the W Fort Lauderdale, which just opened. The rates are at their lowest right now and I can enjoy the “good life” at a great price.