Florida Vacations - Palm Beach

Palm Beach Florida

65 miles north of Miami, 45 miles north of Fort Lauderdale

Palm Beach has long been popular with vacationers attracted to "The Island" to experience this unique enclave of the rich and famous situated on the ocean side of the Intracoastal Waterway.

The town, which has a population of 20 000 in summer and 40 000 in winter, has long been the winter residence of the icons of American society, names such as Rockefeller, Kennedy and Pulitzer. This is the home of wildly expensive chic boutiques laden with designer labels, jewelry stores, luxury motor cars, oceanfront mansions and private beaches.

Palm Beach hotels attract many visitors who come just to experience the 5 star service, elegant restaurants and the up market shopping. Other Palm Beach lodgings are typically ocean side cottages and inns, resorts, motels and condominiums.

Shopping is a Palm Beach highlight, with multi-level glassed malls and a historical shopping district with unique shops and boutiques. The town has an active nightlife and more than 2,000 restaurants, cultural venues and a world-class art museum. 

Across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach is the downtown area known as West Palm Beach, population 80,000 plus, which is where the less affluent live and work. 

The area has more nightlife than "The Island", with plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants. West Palm Beach accommodation is considerably more affordable than in Palm Beach. An active program of urban renewal has seen West Palm Beach start to emerge from the shadow of its better known neighbor across the water.

The Kravis Center For Performing Arts is considered one the premier cultural centers in Florida and the pivotal CityPlace pedestrian-only malls attract visitors and vacationers alike to its shops, bars, concerts and cultural events. The Palm Beach area is reputed to be one of the best bird-watching locations in the state.

Getting There And Getting Around

The Palm Beach International Airport is serviced by several major airlines such as Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental, Delta and AirTran. Several economy carries also operate flights to and from the airport. Amtrak has a terminal in West Palm Beach

Most vacationers will opt for a car in this area, although the public transportation system is a convenient way to reach some attractions in both West and Palm Beach. Palm Tran has services to 32 routes with more than 140 buses. In downtown West Palm, free shuttles connect to all the major centers and tourist destinations.

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