Frequented by influential travelers since the late 1800s, Palm Beaches is recognized primarily for its ties to the old-fashioned glamor of Hollywood and for hosting world leaders, royalty and celebrities who sought to relax in their stylish properties, seafront retreats, and mansions inspired by the Mediterranean.
Since then, in addition to Palm Beach, 38 cities and towns have been incorporated into the region, and today the destination attracts old visitors and new tourists, including a select list of celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Job Bon Jovi and Sofia Vergara.
The site “Discover The Palm Beaches” listed classic places that continue to rise with news and reformulations.
Hospitality
The Colony Hotel – Palm Beach
This stylish boutique hotel features Instagram decor, yoga on the beach, Voltz Clarke art gallery and more. Just steps from Worth Avenue and Midtown Beach and featuring classic British colonial architecture, the hotel offers 89 rooms, suites, villas and penthouses where many of Hollywood’s elites have been in the past including Frank Sinatra and John Lennon.
Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – Boca Raton
The architecture of Addison Mizner remains intact and rosy, but the resort has undergone many changes over the years, such as the latest, The Yacht Club Experience. Boca Raton Resort & Club features 15 restaurants, a wave simulator, surfing lessons, 30 tennis courts and a Waldorf Astoria Spa. The property is from 1920 and served as a military hospital during World War II.
The Breakers – Palm Beach
A treasure from the past with a beautiful modernist touch, the resort dates back to 1890 when its founder, Henry Morrison Flagler, decided to build the property on the edge of the island of Palm Beach. Today, the Italian-inspired resort invests USD 30 million annually to preserve the property, balancing its classic charm with the current luxury. The Breakers has four swimming pools, 25 poolside pools, 36 holes for golf, 12 shops, fitness center, spa and restaurants.
Attractions
Silverball Museum & Arcade – Delray Beach
Active since 1950, the venue offers more than 200 vintage pinball machines and video games, with labels marking the date of production and the quantity made in the original version. The venue also offers upstairs restaurant and bar with over 40 types of beers downstairs.
Wick Theater & Costume Museum – Boca Raton
At this location, visitors not only watch the great productions of Broadway musicals but can also tour the costume museum, valued at more than USD 20 million. The collection includes more than 55 costumes from Broadway productions, as well as the original Titanic, My Fair Lady and Dracula.
Rag Tops – West Palm Beach
Museum of antique cars filled with automotive memorabilia, dating back to the 1920s. The highlights of the museum include the automotive excellence of the 1920s in more modern collections.
Shopping
Raptis Rare Books – Palm Beach
Specializing in rare products, signed and first editions, the antiquarian opened in Palm Beach in 2016 and already has a large collection. His most highly rated product today is John Locke’s Two Treatises on Government book of $ 250,000. Other highlights include The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith (USD 150,000) and the first edition of Casino Royale by Ian Fleming (USD 160,000).
The Royal Poinciana Plaza – Palm Beach
The 1950 estate retains the style of John Volk’s architecture, while modernizing itself with brands such as Celis Produce – local organic market and juice bar – Saint Laurent, Magasin, Cynthia Rowley, Kirna Zabête, Assouline, Vespa, The Honor Bar and Virginia Philip Wine.
Gastronomy
City Diner – West Palm Beach
Memorabilia and relics of the past cover every inch of this small establishment. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and listen to vintage music.
Howley’s – Palm Beach
1950s restaurant, Howley’s has textures ceiling, jukebox decor and modern local art on its walls.
Okeechobee Steakhouse – West Palm Beach
Since 1947, it is today recognized as one of the oldest steakhouses in Florida. The meat aging process itself was developed on-site and among the highlights of the menu is the angus beef, which is hand-trimmed.
The Warehouse District – West Palm Beach
This newly rebuilt area of the city consists of eight buildings from the 1920s. The eclectic urban neighborhood now has vendors, artists and gastronomic enthusiasts. On site are the Grandview Public Market and Elizabeth Avenue Station, which are worth the visit for their peculariedades.
Events
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show: February 14-20, 2018
More than 170 international exhibitors display their fine works at this prestigious show, bringing thousands of works of art, antiques and jewelry. The event is the largest of its kind in the United States and attracts tens of thousands of collectors, museum curators, investors and designers.
2018 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction: April 12 – 15, 2018
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® returns to South Florida with the Barrett-Jackson event to present the 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction. There are hundreds of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable cars parading for a global audience, featuring extraordinary offers from several prominent collections, including more than 140 vehicles from the John Staluppi collection.
Photo: Boca Raton Resort & Club – Press Release