More than seven decades ago, the S.S. United States — a ship bigger than the Titanic — made its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, breaking the trans-Atlantic speed record.
Sea Turtle Fans: Run, Don’t Walk, to This Resort Near West Palm Beach, FL
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A yellow ribbon fluttered in the breeze, staking off a small section of beach preventing a loggerhead sea turtle nest from being disturbed. Nearby, on the wide stretch of beach that fronted The Singer Oceanfront Resort, children splashed in the waves while their parents relaxed under beach umbrellas and sipped cold drinks from coconuts delivered by attendants.
Photo: Lori Barbely
Florida’s Palm Beach Area conjures up images of high end shopping on West Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue and events like golf, croquet, and polo where those with deep pockets rub elbows, but I was here for one thing: sea turtles. With a beachfront that nesting turtles call home and a restaurant named after the loggerhead (Caretta Caretta), I knew I was in the right place at The Singer Oceanfront Resort. I had a weekend full of turtle-related activities planned, but the first order of business was getting my hands on one of those coconuts.
The Singer Oceanfront Resort is one of the smaller hotels on the four-mile stretch of beach it calls home, but even from the outside, it’s full of character. The entire resort underwent a renovation in 2024, and it shows, down to the smallest detail.
Photo: Lori Barbely
The first thing I noticed about my newly redone King oceanfront room was the floor-to-ceiling windows that let the natural light pour in. The second thing I noticed was the wraparound balcony and, of course, the view.
Once I dragged myself away from the view and looked at the room itself, I realized that the breezy coastal decor in warm whites and blues was the perfect compliment to the ocean view. The understated elegance let the view be the hero while providing a comfortable indoor living space.
Speaking of space, as a solo traveler, it was far more space that I needed, but I found that the corner chaise was the perfect spot to cozy up and read my book during one of Florida’s predictable summer afternoon rainstorms.
The mini fridge and coffee maker came in handy for enjoying sunrise coffee on my balcony without having to parade down to the lobby in my pajamas to buy a cup from The Market. To help me stay hydrated, which is no easy feat in the Florida summer, there were two PATH refillable water bottles in my room and water bottle fillers on every floor next to the ice machines.
When it came to getting ready for the day, the bathroom was a dream with ample counter space and a huge well-lit mirror. One of my favorite touches was the under-sink motion sensor light that was perfect for late-night toilet trips without having to turn on the overhead light.
While I was solo on this trip, I’m already working on convincing friends that a girlfriend getaway in the family suite that sleeps 10 is a must.
Photo: Lori Barbely
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