Palm Beach Travel Guide

Come rub shoulders with the millionaires, billionaires, and crème de la crème of the world in this enchanting city of Palm Beach, Florida. Not totally sophisticated or completely uncivilized, Palm Beach holds its exclusive position between the charms of the scenic nature, Old World wonders and modern facilities. Many seductive and stunning beaches will delight beach loungers while an array of rural spots including Treasure Coast await your discovery.

A glamorous town for the old riches, new riches and wannabes, Palm Beach is a second, yet no less fabulous, pad to some of the most powerful people in the country and wealthy superstars whose houses might have been featured on MTV’s My Crib. Don’t only gasp at the glitz and glam of the city though, as there are too many amazing destinations to be explored. Treasure Coast to the north of Palm Beach oozes rural beauty and coastal marvels, while Hutchison Island and Manalapan are also worth a visit.

Alongside some of the most captivating beaches in the world is a number of fascinating tourist attractions. Many small museums and galleries will excite art connoisseurs and collectors worldwide. You will also find endless numbers of things to keep your kids from whining about. The popular Street Painting Festival allows your young ones to paint the street all they like without being smacked on the butt; while SunFest, the largest music and art festival in Florida, sees a variety of concerts, food and fireworks. Apply a lippie and put on your best dress as you will never know when you might ‘accidentally’ appear in the background of a star-spotting in _OK! _magazine.

Highlights

Downtown at the Gardens: is an all-in-one family destination where you can find oodles of eateries, enjoy a 16-screen theatre, admire the charming art fountains or whoop it up hi-so style and shop for impressive sculpture from the museum.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: apart from remarkable history exhibits relating to the lighthouses and sunset tours, the lighthouse-climbing tour is also an interesting and popular choice among tourists. You must be at least 120cm tall to join the tour and flip-flops are a no-no.

Lion Country Safari: in West Palm Beach offers an exciting adventure into a safari enclosure where wild animals greet you at the car windows.

Palm Beach Zoo: let your children roam around this spacious zoo, home to 1,500 animals from every part of the world; or simply toss them into the carousel while you relax at a lovely waterfront café.

South Florida Science Museum: provides ultimate family fun with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, laser concerts, fascinating science trails and the Egypt Gallery.

SunCruz Casino: leaves Palm Beach port twice daily for a 5-hour gambling extravaganza on the water. Enjoy slots, table games and plenty of food and shows.