is less than an hour’s drive north of Miami.

距離邁阿密以北不到一小時的車程。

Its river and extensive canal system

這裡的河流和四通八達的運河系統，

connect the Everglades with the Atlantic Ocean.

是連接大沼澤與大西洋的渠道。

On this settlement on the New River the pace slows

在這片新河上的安居樂土，人們放慢了生活步調，

and it is easy to lose track of time here.

一不注意就忘記了時間。

Enjoy river cruising, wide sandy beaches, fine dining along the ocean

搭船遊覽新河、享受寬廣的沙灘、在海邊享用精緻晚餐，

and exploring subtropical gardens and parks.

或是探索副熱帶氣候的花園和公園之美。

With year-round sunshine, Fort Lauderdale is a balmy holiday destination

羅德岱堡終年有熱情的陽光陪伴，是充滿療癒魔力的渡假勝地，

that offers an interesting mix of waterfront entertainment.

為旅客提供各種有趣的水上活動。

The welcoming locals adore their “Lauderdale” and are known to embrace

好客的當地人對自己的「羅德岱」風格樂在其中，

a more laid-back attitude than their southern neighbors in Miami.

他們著名的悠閒生活態度，比起南邊鄰居邁阿密有過之而無不及。

Most of them welcomed the transformation from a “Spring Break Central”

大多數居民都樂見羅德岱堡 從以前大學生聚集派對狂歡的「春假中心」，

for partying college students to the upscale resort city it is now.

搖身變為如今高檔渡假村林立的城市。

The times of “Fort Liquordale” are long gone, but don’t worry:

「酒精岱堡」的時代已然結束，但別擔心，

You can still enjoy a drink here,

這裡仍有數千家酒吧、餐廳和夜店敞開大門，

with thousands of bars, restaurants and clubs around.

歡迎您盡情暢飲美酒。

Being in the Sunshine State, you will see plenty of “snowbirds”,

在這個陽光之州，您可以看到很多「雪鳥」，

the local name for people who migrate down from the colder states

這是當地人稱呼為了享受海邊溫暖的冬陽，

to enjoy a winter on the beach.

特地從氣候較冷的州移民至此的居民。

Thanks to this yearly tourism influx,

每年大量湧入的遊客，

luxury yachts line the marina and posh hotels and showy cars

讓碼頭邊停滿了豪華遊艇，氣派飯店和炫目名車

flash up the promenade.

也照亮了整條大街。

After a breakfast along the river,

在河岸邊用完早餐後，

browse the boutique shops on Las Olas Boulevard

到歐萊斯大道的精品店逛逛，

or explore the banks of the New River downtown.

或沿著市中心的新河河畔走走。

For over 5,000 years these waters have provided natural resources

五千多年來，這些河川為美國原住民和

for Native Americans and European settlers.

歐洲移民提供了豐富的自然資源。

Nowadays, tourists can jump on a watertaxi or do the Riverwalk,

現在，旅客可以搭乘水上計程車，或沿著河濱步道散步，

the city’s hub for history, arts and entertainment.

漫遊這座城市的歷史、藝術和娛樂中心。

Fort Lauderdale was named after the fortifications built here

羅德岱堡的名稱，源自於 1838 年為抵禦印地安戰士而

in 1838 to fight off Indian warriors.

在此建造的堡壘要塞。

By 1911, when the city was incorporated, the Seminole Tribe and settlers

1911 年時，羅德岱堡升格為市，沙米諾部族和移民者

had come to more peaceful negotiations.

也終於達成了和平協議。

The old trading house and post office

古老的交易所和郵局

were built by pioneer Frank Stranahan, the city’s founder.

是由開拓者法蘭克史塔那翰所建，也就是這座城市的創立者。

Another time capsule is this 1899 replica classroom.

另一個時光膠囊是這個仿造 1899 年教室的複製品。

Of similar old school charm is the Georgian-style King-Cromartie House.

與古老校園具有同樣魅力的，是喬治亞王朝風格的克羅馬第王之家。

If you look at the recycled plastic art,

仔細看看這個回收塑膠藝術作品，

it is clear that time hasn’t stood still in Fort Lauderdale,

很顯然羅德岱堡的時間並沒有靜止，

it just seems to move slower... with gravity.

它只是慎重其事地緩緩移動。

This kinetic clock at the Museum of Discovery and Science,

當您進入科學探索博物館，忙著瞭解

ticks away the minutes while you venture inside

天氣、當地生態系統和礁鯊與礁魚等

to learn about the weather, local eco systems and wildlife,

野生動物的奧秘時，館內重力鐘的

including reef sharks and fish.

滴答聲正不斷提醒您時間的流逝。

The actual reef is just half a mile off shore,

礁鯊實際上離岸邊僅半英哩遠，

well away from the local anglers.

但已足夠遠離當地釣客的誘餌。

For tourists in Fort Lauderdale

對羅德岱堡的旅客而言，

the days evolve around cruising and sunbathing.

每天的行程就是搭乘遊船和曬日光浴。

To find the most popular public beaches and bars,

如果想找最受歡迎的公共海灘和酒吧，

walk north from Las Olas Boulevard to Sunrise Boulevard

只要從歐萊斯大道往北走到日落大道，

on the stretch of oceanfront the locals call “The Strip”.

來到當地人稱為「帶狀區」狹長海濱區。

A bit further along the coast are lush retreats

沿著海岸再往前，就是綠意盎然的休閒勝地，

such as Birch State Park and the Bonnet Gardens.

像是白樺州立公園和博內特花園。

The coastal highlights extend far beyond the city limits.

延伸出城市邊界，還有許多迷人的沿海景點，

Idyllic Lighthouse point and the Deerfield Beach Fishing Pier

風景如畫的燈塔點和迪爾菲爾德海灘垂釣碼頭

are just north of the Lauderdale beaches.

就在羅德岱堡海灘的北邊。

Nearby you can live like a star in Mizner Park,

在附近的米茲納公園，您可以享受明星般的生活，

among Spanish-style stucco restaurants, pretty fountains,

這裡有許多西班牙式灰泥牆餐廳、美麗的噴泉、

upscale galleries and the artistic amphitheater.

高級藝廊和藝術氣息濃厚的劇場。

Enter the tropical paradise of Butterfly World,

進入熱帶天堂「蝴蝶世界」，

with fifty winged species.

這裡有超過五十種有翅品種，

This is the magnificent result of a local man’s hobby gone wild.

這是從當地人的嗜好所衍伸出來的偉大成果。

Birds roam freely at Lake Okeechobee.

鳥兒在歐奇丘比湖自在翱翔。

Florida boasts thousands of lakes,

佛羅里達州笑擁上千湖泊，

but the shallow water of the “Big O” dwarfs them all.

但有「大O」之稱的歐奇丘比湖讓其他湖泊只能自嘆弗如。

Fort Lauderdale, with its historic riverfront and sun and sand,

羅德岱堡的河濱、太陽與沙灘都經過歷史洗禮，

is a destination that will have you relaxed in no time.

是您隨時可以放鬆身心的渡假好去處。

Enjoy living the good life and soak up the sun in style!

自在享受人生，有型地沐浴在陽光裡吧！