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Introduction To Palm Beach, Florida
If ostentatious displays of wealth and privilige appeal to
you, then a visit to Palm Beach is a must. "The Island" is
a popular destination for holiday makers wishing to
experience this unique enclave of the rich and famous
located on the ocean side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Palm Beach has been the preferred winter residence of
families such as Rockefeller, Kennedy and Pulitzer and has
a population of 20,000 in summer that swells to 40,000 in
winter.
This is an area of oceanfront mansions and private beaches,
luxury motor cars, wildly expensive chic boutiques,
designer labels and jewelery stores. It's the Rodeo Drive
of the east.
Palm Beach luxury hotels are popular with visitors who
appreciate the 5 star service, fine dining and the up
market shopping. Other Palm Beach accommodation typically
consists of ocean side cottages and inns, resorts, motels
and condominiums.
A Palm Beach highlight is the shopping, with multi-level
glassed malls and an historical shopping district with
unique shops and boutiques. The city has over 2,000
restaurants offering every imaginable cuisine. There are
cultural venues, a world-class art museum and an active
nightlife in clubs and bars.
One little known fact is that the Palm Beach area is also
one of the best bird-watching locations in the state.
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. West
Palm Beach accommodation is far more affordable than in
Palm Beach and there is more nightlife with plenty of bars,
clubs, and restaurants.
An urban renewal program has seen West Palm Beach emerge
from the shadow of its more illustrious neighbor across the
water. The Kravis Center For Performing Arts is one of
Florid's premier cultural centers. The CityPlace
pedestrian-only malls attract visitors and vacationers
alike to its concerts, cultural events, shops and bars.
** Palm Beach Transport
Major airlines such as Air Canada, American Airlines,
Continental, Delta and AirTran service the Palm Beach
International Airport and several economy carriers also
operate flights to and from the airport. Amtrak has a
terminal in West Palm Beach
Most visitors will opt for a rental car in this area,
although the public transport system is a convenient way to
reach the attractions in both West Palm Beach and The
Island. 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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Terry Hely is an experienced author of travel destination
guides that provide valuable planning resources for holiday
makers. Find out more about Palm Beach vacations from his
page at http://www.go-florida.net/palm-beach-florida.htm
