Become a Greater Fort Lauderdale Travel Specialist

Sunny days do lie ahead, and where better to spend them than in the flip-flop friendly Greater Fort Lauderdale area with its 3,000 hours a year of sunshine?

You can prepare now, during these days of self-isolation, to help your clients get back to the vacations they've been dreaming of. Check out the training courses on TravelAgentAcademy.com to become a specialist in selling not only Greater Fort Lauderdale but a host of other great escape destinations as well.

Here are just some of the fun facts that you'll learn about Florida's Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Greater Fort Lauderdale enjoys an average year-round temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit in addition to 3,000 hours of sunshine.

The region comprises 31 beach towns and cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach. These three (and others in the area) are home to certified Blue Wave Beaches, recognized by the Clean Beaches Council of Washington, D.C., continuously since 1999.

Altogether, Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts 23 miles of Blue Wave beaches.

Often called the "Venice of America," Greater Fort Lauderdale is crisscrossed by 300 miles of navigable waterways. Many venues, from theaters to shopping areas to beaches, can be reached by water taxi.

Scuba enthusiasts will be interested to know that Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to the largest collection of warm-water wrecks in the Western world.

Greater Fort Lauderdale is the only place on the continental U.S. where you can dive and snorkel along a living coral reef, straight off the beach!

Golfing can't be beat here! With comparatively low green fees and many beautiful settings to choose from, players of all skill levels will find the perfect pairing among the area's 40+ courses.

This is one of the few areas in the world where anglers can find both freshwater and saltwater fishing within 20 minutes of each other.

Nature lovers will be able to see sea turtles on the beach or view eight-foot alligators from an airboat in the Everglades, among a myriad of other outdoor adventures.

Shoppers will find paradise in many of the area's retail venues, including a 1,000,000-square-foot mall that also features a three-month rotating art gallery exhibiting local artists.

From slots to blackjack, thoroughbred racetracks to jai-alai courts, Greater Fort Lauderdale has high-stakes and high-energy action for every type of player 24/7.

With drinks, dancing and entertainment, Greater Fort Lauderdale's casinos contribute to a sizzling nightlife!

Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts a cruise port that is consistently ranked one of the top three in the world: Port Everglades. Each year, around 11 cruise lines and over 40 cruise ships typically sail out of this port.

To learn more about this remarkably sunny destination, go to TravelAgentAcademy.com and enroll for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Specialist Program.

Graduates earn 2 CEUs from The Travel Institute and are kept apprised of new learning opportunities - from webinars to virtual events to additional courses - on a wide range of products, including destinations, hotels, tour operators and essential travel services.

Now is a great time to prepare for better serving your clients once travel resumes - and it will!