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- Destinations
- North America
- United States of America
- Florida
- Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Stretching for about 60 miles (97km) down Florida's southeast
coast from luxurious Palm Beach in the north to Miami Beach lie a
string of tropical, sunny and sandy beach resorts, collectively
known as the Gold Coast. The popular strip currently attracts close
on nine million holidaymakers every year. Development is proceeding
apace as the natural landscape of sprawling grassland is replaced
with opulent resorts and high-rise apartment blocks. The larger
resort cities along the coast, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and
Hollywood, are experiencing unprecedented building booms as the
number of immigrants rises. Visitors and residents alike come to
enjoy the natural attractions of the area, the laid-back
atmosphere, the almost constant warm, sunny weather, the luxurious
'country-club' lifestyle and the hundreds of sophisticated shopping
malls. The best way to explore it all is to take a meander by car
along Florida A1A, a narrow road that winds along the coast
connecting the long thin barrier islands that give the area its
myriad golden sandy beaches. Alternatively, pick a resort, kick off
your shoes and enjoy a summer vacation, any time of year.
Information & Facts
Getting Around
The attractions and places of interest among the urban sprawl of
the Florida Gold Coast are spaced far apart, and visitors wishing
to explore need a car. There are numerous car hire companies
operating in the area and rates are extremely competitive. The
Broward County Transit authority provides a public bus service
serving 410 square miles (1, 062 sq km) in the greater Fort
Lauderdale area, covering 40 routes. Also available is the Tri-Rail
67-mile (108km) commuter line linking Broward, Palm Beach and
Miami-Dade counties. A variety of taxis and limousine hire
companies operate in the area. The myriad waterways around Fort
Lauderdale are served by waterbuses. In Palm Beach the Palm Tran
bus service covers 32 routes and insists on exact change. Palm
Beach Transportation is an umbrella body for several taxi companies
using a single telephone number: 561 689 4222. In West Palm Beach
there is a free shuttle service between City Place and Clematis
Street.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.