Dec 22, 2024 • 10 min read
A first-time guide to Palm Beach
03.12.2024 - 18:21 / lonelyplanet.com
Dec 3, 2024 • 7 min read
Long known as the playground of America’s rich and famous, Palm Beach is a luxurious destination on South Florida’s sunny Atlantic coast. Palm Beach proper is situated on a barrier island that’s separated from the mainland by the Lake Worth Lagoon. But beyond Palm Beach itself, you’ll find many other warm, welcoming, vacation-worthy communities within the broader Palm Beach County region – from Boca Raton and Riviera Beach to Delray Beach and Jupiter.
With its dreamy white-sand beaches, abundant outdoor recreation options, high-end shopping and chef-led culinary scene, it’s no surprise that Palm Beach remains a popular choice among jet-setting travelers. Here’s what to know if you’re visiting for the first time.
Ask any snowbird, and they’ll tell you that winter is the best time to visit Palm Beach. While northern destinations face snow and ice, Palm Beach stays nice and toasty, with temperatures ranging from 60°F to 70°F. However, because of the beautiful weather, winter is also peak season in Palm Beach, so expect more expensive lodging and bigger crowds. Palm Beach also hosts a variety of events during the winter, from the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival in December to the South Florida Fair in January.
Palm Beach has two shoulder seasons: late spring and early fall. During these periods, you’ll experience mild temperatures (70°F to 80°F), fewer crowds and more affordable hotels. Fall, however, is also hurricane season, so keep that in mind (and maybe invest in some good trip insurance).
Summers are hot in Palm Beach – like, really hot. But it’s not just the high temperatures that can make this season a bit uncomfortable; it’s also the high humidity. Still, if you can tolerate muggy, sweltering heat, summer might be the season for you. Just know that the ocean, or even the pool, might not be able to keep you cool. Even though kids are out of school and families are taking their annual vacations, it’s low season for Palm Beach – which is great if you’re on a budget. Since the Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, beware of disruptive storms during summer, too.
If you’re in need of a quick, restorative, 'fly-and-flop' getaway, you can definitely do Palm Beach over a long weekend. Check into a resort, then spend a few days lounging by the pool or on the beach. Many Palm Beach properties also have delicious restaurants, so you don’t even have to leave the resort if you don’t want to.
But if you’ve got more PTO to spare, extend your trip and explore more of Palm Beach and the surrounding communities. A few favorites: Ride a bike along the 5.5-mile Lake Trail, tee off at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, travel back in time with a meal at the historic Green's Pharmacy or admire
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
afar.com
20.12.2024 / 18:57
JetBlue Lays Out Plans for New First-Class Seats on Domestic Flights
JetBlue plans to add a new first-class cabin, with larger seats and more legroom, to its domestic flights in the coming years.
thepointsguy.com
20.12.2024 / 15:07
Is it time to reconsider Spirit Airlines and its Free Spirit program?
If you're chatting with a group of travelers and Spirit Airlines comes up, someone will likely recount a story from a past Spirit flight. And at least in my experience, the story usually involves a delay, cancellation or other negative memory.
travelpulse.com
17.12.2024 / 21:25
Southwest Airlines Expands Network With 8 New Routes for Summer 2025
Southwest Airlines is set to expand its domestic network next year, having just added eight new routes to its U.S. service map. The Points Guy first noticed the alterations in Cirium schedules and afterward confirmed them with a Southwest spokesperson.
travelandleisure.com
17.12.2024 / 20:41
Southwest's 2025 Schedule Is Here — and It Includes a New Cross-country Route
Southwest Airlines has expanded its booking calendar through next fall and plans to introduce several new and returning domestic routes.
cntraveler.com
17.12.2024 / 17:35
This Winter's Most Exciting Hotel Openings, From Park City to Palm Beach
The colder months are upon us, which typically means one of two things for travelers: it’s time to ski—or it’s time to seek warmer weather. Which one are you? In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires. In the ski world, Deer Valley embarks on an exciting new era with a new hotel in its new base village. And these are just the beginning. Here are some of this winter’s most exciting openings to have on your radar.
lonelyplanet.com
16.12.2024 / 17:09
A first-time guide to Campania
Dec 16, 2024 • 10 min read
thepointsguy.com
16.12.2024 / 15:51
Southwest Airlines adds 8 new routes as it extends schedule into fall 2025
Southwest Airlines is making some interesting new additions to its route map.
lonelyplanet.com
16.12.2024 / 10:21
A first-time guide to Faro, Portugal
Dec 15, 2024 • 9 min read
insider.com
12.12.2024 / 21:57
JetBlue will fly to Spain for the first time. See how its Airbus A321neo compares to the country's flag carrier Iberia.
JetBlue Airways is redrawing its route network — and there is some good news for Europe-bound flyers.
insider.com
11.12.2024 / 11:15
I often travel with my family, but I just went to London by myself for the first time. It's the perfect city for solo travelers.
I didn't grow up in a family that traveled. The first time I vacationed outside the US was on my honeymoon, and just a few years after getting married, our first child was born, significantly slowing down our travels. It's only been since my kids got older that I've been traveling to spots I've always wanted to visit, like Italy and Mexico's Baja California peninsula .
matadornetwork.com
10.12.2024 / 21:46
The Best Jacksonville, Florida, Airbnbs on the Beach and in the City
According to locals, Jacksonville is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. “We’re like a beach town with a big side of country,” says resident Jay Dodson to Matador contributor Matthew Meltzer. Jacksonville covers a lot of ground; the sprawling metropolis claims 22 miles of white-sand beaches, while the historic districts are lined with a mix-match of architectural styles from Colonial Revival to Mediterranean influences. If you’re looking for a winter sun destination that marries a laid-back beach lifestyle with city art culture, offers warm hospitality with zero pretension, and a small-town feel, you might want to put often overlooked Jacksonville in the mix. It’s also one of the most affordable places on the Sunshine State’s coast, making family vacations do-able. On the subject of budget-friendly, opting for an Airbnb will help with budgeting as well as giving you a space to kick off sandy shoes and unpack a cooler after a day on the coast. From one-bedroom rentals to mansions with outdoor pools, these are the best Airbnbs in Jacksonville.