Palm Beach's meetings business is hot, and the improving economy, beautiful beach resorts, and famed golf courses are not the only reasons. With the growth of Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue as a fourth dining and nightlife destination, Palm Beach is escaping its reputation of turning sleepy at sundown.
Day 1: Tee Up
9:00 AM
Start the day with a three-hour mini-school session at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy world headquarters at PGA National Resort, in preparation for…
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The Champion course at PGA National Resort. Fortified by your newly analyzed swing, tee off here at the home of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic, where you can test yourself against the legendary Bear Trap—the 15th-, 16th-, and 17th-holes—known as one of the toughest three-hole stretches in golf.
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Head over to Delray Beach and stroll along the brick-paved streets of Atlantic Avenue, looking for the bistro, fine-dining restaurant, or outdoor cafe that calls out to you. There is often a festival or other special event taking place here.
www.palmbeachfl.comDay 2: Past and Present
10:00 AM
Stroll down West Palm Beach’s historic Clematis Street past cafes, galleries, and shops, then turn south past the convention center to the Norton Museum of Art. You’ll find a superb collection, with works from Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, and Pollack.
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Cross over to Palm Beach proper to visit the Flagler Museum, a historic Beaux-Arts mansion, then head over to Worth Avenue for some serious shopping—think Chanel, Armani, and Cartier.
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Keep the splurge going with dinner at famed chef Daniel Boulud’s Palm Beach outpost, Cafe Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel and Beach Club.
www.danielnyc.com/cafebouludpb.htmlDay 3: Sun and Surf
10:00 AM
Head to Riviera Beach Marina and rent a WaveRunner or powerboat at Blue Water Powerboat Rentals, and get a view of the estates of Palm Beach from the water.
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The Palm Beaches have 47 miles of sunny coastline and beautiful beaches, and one of them is in front of your hotel. Bring sunscreen.
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Have dinner at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, in the heart of South Florida’s famed horse country. Founded in 2002, IPC is host to major tournaments and events throughout the Palm Beach polo season, and is available for special events and meal functions. www.internationalpoloclub.com