re: Miami Beach or Ft. Lauderdale

Used to live in Ft. Lauderdale. How long will you be there? I wasn't much of a partier and mainly went to relax and recreate. My favorite place to go was Hawks Cay It's at milepost 61 in the keys. Nice spa, easy to get out and go snorkeling, scuba diving, or fishing. They had everything you needed there so you didn't have to get back in your car until you were ready to leave.

If you are wanting to be in town I always liked Deerfield Beach personally.