Drive along palm lined Route A1A, past stately gold-coast gated estates to find Delray Sands Resort perched right on the edge of Highland Beach in Delray Beach, Florida. The bones of this resort may be from a past generation, but the decor and vibe are decidedly new millennial chic.
We checked into our first floor oceanfront suite and walked right to the sliding glass doors, threw them open and walked out to an expansive patio – you could easily spend your whole vacation here watching the surf roll onto the sand (sigh). The decor had a relaxed elegance executed in shades of greens and blues. The suite included king bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, living room, modern kitchenette and generous patio.
Resort amenities include a nice swimming pool, large Jacuzzi pool looking out to the ocean, comfortable sitting areas with fire-pits for evening cocktails, and star of the resort – direct beach access steps away with beach chairs and umbrellas.
The resort’s restaurants are a stand out. Dine outside along the ocean’s edge on balmy days, or immerse yourself in the bubbly splendor of Latitudes Ocean Grill.