One of the best things about living in Florida is being able to enjoy all of the luxury resorts right in our backyard. We definitely luck out in the staycation department, so think about where you’d like to go this Memorial Day weekend. Here are some selections, including several 2022 Forbes Five-Star and Four-Star award winners. Have a great holiday.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa offers several upgrades. New dining options include signature restaurant Polpo Palm Beach, Savor spa café, Melt ice cream shop and Oceana coffee bar. Book the spa’s OxyGeneo 3-in-1 Super Facial exclusive to Florida, while kids have a new club with group activities, arcade games, a splash pad and cinema.
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The iconic luxury island of Palm Beach is shaking up its staid past. Young families who live here year-round and the next generation of snowbirds and visitors are inspiring a new wave of chic shops, restaurants and art galleries. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Ritz-Carlton devotees will be happy to hear that the Key Biscayne property’s club lounge is set for a makeover. In the meantime, enjoy its many great packages through December 15: Stay & Play (on the largest tennis facility of any Ritz-Carlton), Spa-cation (two treatments), and Family Escape (half off second room, new splash pad).
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A quick hop over the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne feels a world away from Miami. Families love its community spirit and natural beauty. An iconic lighthouse, green spaces and stunning beaches and water views attract day-trippers too. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Key Biscayne
PGA National Resort
Following its $100-million makeover, PGA National Resort has much more going on than golf. Guests of its 360 rooms with a retro Palm Beach aesthetic can hit the spa’s Himalayan salt rooms and mineral pools and dine at six spots from local chef Lindsay Autry’s Honeybelle to Sugarplume for fine confections.
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A golfer’s mecca, Palm Beach Gardens is home to the PGA headquarters, the Honda Classic and luxury golf communities, many of which attract famous athletes. The community also shines for its conveniences such as the Gardens Mall and Downtown PBG, among well-tended retail centers. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Palm Beach Gardens | North Palm Beach
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
Delray Beach’s premier place to stay, the 277-room Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa has upgraded its amenities. Drift restaurant opened for boards and flatbreads to share before moving on to mains like pan-seared grouper, fish tacos and the Cobb salad with lobster. A spa service at the onsite Tammy Fender is another must.
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With its thriving, old-fashioned main street and down-home vibe, Delray Beach stands out from much of South Florida. It’s a great place to take a stroll, hit the beach and dip into a café. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
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Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club unveiled its multimillion-dollar refresh throughout the pandemic. More accommodations were added, and all 262 rooms were renovated. It redid the golf course, introduced a tournament-level croquet and bocce facility, and added new slides and fountains to the family pool. The property also appointed new directors for golf and tennis.
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Ponte Vedra Beach is among the geographic jewels now represented by ONE Sotheby’s following its recent acquisition of First Coast SIR in Northeast Florida. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Expands to Northeast Florida with the Acquisition of First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty
