The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, (or FLIBS as it is affectionately called) claims to be the largest boat show in the world: it covers more than 278,000 square metres of space over seven locations. Visitors to the show can expect a selection of the best new superyachts in Fort Lauderdale, numerous luxury yachts for sale and exotic car displays. There are 1,500 boats on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and more than $4 billion worth of boats and kit.