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THE PALM BEACHES
UTTER THE WORDS “ FAMILY HOLIDAY TO FLORIDA ” AND IMMEDIATELY THOUGHTS OF A CERTAIN MOUSE , THE BRIGHT LIGHTS AND LIFE OF ORLANDO ’ S INTERNATIONAL DRIVE , OR PERHAPS A SOPHISTICATED ( OR AS CAN BE WITH THREE KIDS IN TOW ) JAUNT TO MIAMI A LA WILL SMITH ’ S EPIC DITTY , WILL LIKELY BE THE FIRST TO SPRING TO MIND . WELL , NOT ANYMORE . FOR THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO DISCOVER A DIFFERENT SIDE TO AMERICA ’ S FUNSHINE , SUNSHINE COAST . BOASTING TROPICAL SHORES , DISTINCTIVE DINING , FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT AND DISCERNING HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE , PREPARE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PALM BEACHES - YOU ’ LL WONDER HOW YOU EVER HOLIDAYED BEFORE ... BY SAMANTHA READY
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Neatly tucked between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando ( the latter from which we easily drove in about two hours , post mouse-related rendezvous ), and just about an hour north of Miami , The Palm Beaches is easy to access - not only boasting its own airport and great highway connections , but also direct high-speed train connections to Fort Lauderdale and Miami ( with Orlando to follow this year ) courtesy of the Brightline - and is impossible to leave .
A veritable treasure trove of 39 cities and towns , from coastal enclave Jupiter in the north , through the agricultural landscapes of Loxahatchee and Belle Glade , to the southern beachside city of Boca Raton , the destination resort ( whose name came from the planting of some 20,000 coconuts from the cargo of The Providencia which ran aground at its shores in 1878 , thus creating Florida ’ s first coconut grove and palm-tree-lined coast ) is magnificently flanked by the lapping shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and caressed by Lake Okeechobee to the west . Laying claim to being ‘ America ’ s First Resort Destination ®’ courtesy of Henry M . Flager , who back in 1893 declared Palm Beach a ‘ veritable paradise ’ and began work on the largest wooden hotel structure in the world - The Royal Poinciana Hotel , today , the resort is a masterclass in vacation excellence . clear water and the closest North American proximity to the Gulf Stream - an artery for marine life migration ( scuba anyone ?) as well as one of the largest freshwater lakes in the United States . Fishing season is virtually year round and there is a host of activities such as snorkelling , sailing , paddleboarding , kayaking and jet skiing available , all to a backdrop of fresh-fish inspired cuisine , swaying palm trees , an average annual temperature of 78 degrees and glorious Florida sunshine .
Back on dry land , The Palm Beaches ranks in the top three globally for polo and equestrian endeavours , is Florida ’ s Golf Capital ®, Florida ’ s Cultural Capital ® and offers a myriad of family friendly activities and attractions , as well as 80 national parks including access to The Everglades , over 3,200 dining venues , with a well-balanced fusion of celebrity chefs , cutting-edge newcomers , classic masters and host of renowned food and drink festivals , world class shopping , spas , and year-round nightlife .
Intrigued ? We definitely were !
For beach , water and ocean lovers , The Palm Beaches offers 47 miles of Atlantic coastline , warm
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