Palm Beach Paradise

Palm Beach is definitely a place where the super-wealthy come to play...or live. On a family trip several years ago, we decided to stay at "The Breakers". This is one of the most famous and luxurious hotels in Palm Beach! I can't say enough about this hotel... the decor, rooms, service, etc. were out of this world! It is right down the road from Donald Trump's famous "Mar-A-Lago" resort.

This town oozes money...most of it "old money". Many of the residents are from a long line of excessively wealthy families. As we walked around town, we were made aware of some homes owned by the rich and famous. (Estée Lauder owned a home there.)

Palm Beach is also famous for its world-class shopping. "Worth Avenue" can be compared to "Rodeo Drive" in Beverly Hills. Anything you could possibly want can be found on Worth Avenue. Everything is extremely expensive however. For example, there was a consignment store that specialized in formal wear...the average price for an evening gown was -.

This is definitely a place to visit if you want to see how the other half live. By "the other half", I mean the Donald Trumps of the world!

Quick Tips:

Definitely stroll the streets of Palm Beach. You'll appreciate the magnificent homes and architecture. Also, make sure to visit Worth Avenue for a fabulous shopping experience!

Best Way To Get Around:

Most people drive (or are chauffeured), but you can take a leisurely stroll around town if you prefer.

"The Breakers" is one of the most opulent hotels in Palm Beach! With its perfectly manicured lawns, 5-star restaurants, and lavish decor, it is easy to see why the rich and famous often visit this hotel.

Right off of the lobby, there is an area where photos of famous celebrities are posted. Obviously, these are photos of people that have stayed at the hotel, or attended functions there. Many of the pictures included Donald and Ivana Trump, among others.

As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by an attentive valet and friendly doorman. The bellman quickly whisked our luggage to our room while we proceeded to check in.

Our rooms were absolutely beautiful! The decor was a kind of "old world luxury". Soft pastels washed over the living room and into the bedrooms. We enjoyed plush king-sized beds and large marble bathrooms, which featured the hotel's namebrand line of bath products..."Sunflowers".

We had room service our first night. The server who brought our food, was dressed in a tuxedo! The drinks were served in crystal glassware, and we ate off of fine china and silver flatware. (The funny thing is that I only ordered pizza!)

The grounds of this hotel are perfectly manicured. Everything is spotless! In front of the hotel is a long patio which features large wicker rocking chairs. One morning, we sat here and watched some of the other guests playing croquet on the front lawn.

The pool area is large and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The pool is surrounded with private cabanas that you can rent. There is also an outdoor restaurant right near the pool, so you can have breakfast or lunch without having to go inside the main hotel.

My mother and I took a stroll to the surrounding neighborhoods and admired the massive homes. We then went shopping on Worth Avenue, which is like the Rodeo Drive of the East Coast! So many stores... not enough time!
(or money, for that matter). Later on that evening, we dined at "Nando's" restaurant. Located not far from the Breakers, Nando's had excellent Italian food!

If you are traveling to Palm Beach, I definitely recommend staying at "The Breakers". You will not be disappointed!