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010 LET’S GO<br />
2 Fort Lauderdale<br />
International Film Festival<br />
Rub shoulders with the<br />
well-heeled at this global<br />
movie mixer. The festival,<br />
taking place Oct. 23 through<br />
Nov. 8, features fl icks from<br />
around the world, director<br />
talks, swanky parties and kids’<br />
events. www.fl iff.com 3 Las<br />
Olas Beauty Located in the<br />
center of bustling Las Olas<br />
Boulevard, this beauty hub<br />
is a spa, boutique and salon<br />
rolled into one. Indulge in<br />
an organic facial and browse<br />
the collection of designer<br />
clothing and products. www.<br />
lasolasbeauty.com 4 Bonnet<br />
House Museum & Gardens<br />
While the Caribbean-inspired<br />
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architecture is a sight to see at<br />
this plantation-style property,<br />
it’s the impressive tropical<br />
gardens that really draw the<br />
crowds. www.bonnethouse.<br />
org 5 Fort Lauderdale<br />
International Boat Show This<br />
annual spectacle—the world’s<br />
largest boat show—kicks off<br />
Oct. 29. It spans 3 million<br />
square feet of space, all<br />
connected by water taxis and<br />
riverboats. Check out the next<br />
generation of super yachts,<br />
including the 214-foot Trident<br />
(the show’s biggest). www.<br />
showmanagement.com<br />
6 Butterfl y World The largest<br />
butterfl y facility in the world<br />
is just 10 miles north of the<br />
city, in Tradewinds Park. Walk<br />
among the 10,000 brightly<br />
colored creatures as they fl y,<br />
court, feed and rest in various<br />
aviaries. www.butterfl yworld.<br />
com 7 da Campo Osteria<br />
Celebrated chef Todd English<br />
serves up delicious Tuscan<br />
fare. Don’t miss the mozzarella<br />
service: Cheese is made<br />
tableside and served with<br />
your choice of toppings like<br />
fi gs, prosciutto and tapenade.<br />
www.dacampoosteria.com<br />
8 Culture Room This hidden gem<br />
is tucked away in a retail mall.<br />
Expect a mix of notable indie<br />
rockers and up-and-coming<br />
talent. It’s got an authentic<br />
dive bar vibe, and there’s outdoor<br />
space if you need some<br />
fresh air. Psychedelic jam<br />
band The Heavy Pets takes<br />
the stage on Halloween. www.<br />
cultureroom.net 9 Festival<br />
Flea Market Mall More than<br />
500 shops hawk everything<br />
from shoes and clothing to<br />
jewelry and perfume—all<br />
at discounted prices. You’ll<br />
also fi nd food vendors selling<br />
gourmet delicacies like New<br />
York pickles and imported<br />
chocolate. www.festival.<br />
com 10 Deerfi eld Beach<br />
This beautiful beach has the<br />
requisite white sand and<br />
crystal blue water. Get there<br />
early to snag a fi rst-come,<br />
fi rst-serve volleyball court,<br />
then replenish with a snack on<br />
the boardwalk. www.deerfi eldbeach.com<br />
—Brooke Siegel<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHOW MANAGEMENT (BOAT SHOW), WALTER BIBIKOW/PHOTOLIBRARY (DEERFIELD BEACH)
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