Where the Boys Are Where the Boys Are Where the Boys Are is a 1960 Metrocolor and CinemaScope American coming-of-age comedy film directed by Henry Levin, written by George Wells based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Glendon Swarthout, about four Midwestern college co-eds who spend spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The title song "Where the Boys Are" was sung by Connie Francis, who also co-starred in a supporting role. The film was aimed at the teen market, featuring sun, sand and romance. Released in the wintertime, it inspired many American college students to head to Fort Lauderdale for their
Hotel Giraffe Giraffe opened in December 1999 and was upgraded several times in the first decade. Architect Stephen Jacobs and his wife, interior designer Andi Pepper were in charge of the design of the building when Henry Kallan opened Hotel Giraffe in 2000. Guestrooms at Hotel Giraffe are inspired by the rich lavish colors and textures of the Art Moderne Period. Hotel Giraffe offers 73 guestrooms, including 21 suites. Hotel Giraffe was shown in . The Piano Suite was transformed into Mr. Big's apartment. The penthouse at Hotel Giraffe stood in for "Big's" apartment in the film; other scenes were shot in