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May 24th, 2019

The treasures of The Palm Beaches extend far beyond the shore. Local blogger and Florida naturalist, Mandy Mizell, takes us on a tour of some of the best scuba diving sites in the region.

The coast of The Palm Beaches is like no other in the world of diving. The third-largest barrier reef on Earth brushes by just a few miles offshore, while a host of biological events draw marine biologists, videographers and avid divers to our warm waters.

Continue reading 6 World-Class Dive Spots in The Palm Beaches

February 20th, 2019

In a study conducted by the team for us.jetcost.com, it was discovered just how many Americans take advantage of their time off to go on vacation.

Over 4,000 Americans over the age of 18 were surveyed for the study. All participants were employed full-time at the time of the survey and were questioned on how they use their vacation time.

Continue reading New Study Shows Americans Aren’t Using Their Time Off to Go on Vacation

January 19th, 2019

Whispered secrets. Massive fortunes. Marked graves off Worth Avenue and sequestered public gardens; billionaires and heiresses and presidential retreats … this is Palm Beach, and there’s no place in the world quite as tantalizing.

One of the most moneyed zip codes in America, Palm Beach is the destination of choice for thousands of the world’s wealthiest snowbirds. A secluded sanctuary for the jet set and around 40 billionaires, Palm Beach is geographically separated from sultry, anything-goes Miami by a mere two hours — and only one on the Brightline — but in reality, it’s worlds away.

Continue reading The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

December 15th, 2019

Flying into or out of Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)? You’re in luck! Three of the travel industry’s leading publications just recognized PBI as one of the best airports in the country. This easy-to-navigate facility was named the 8th Best Airport in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, the 5th Best Medium Airport in the J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study, and the 8th Best Domestic Airport by Travel + Leisure.

Continue reading Palm Beach International is One Of The Top Airports in The Country

November 10th, 2019

JetBlue has long been a rather zen airline thanks to its relaxing interior lighting, onboard amenities, and especially for its Mint lay flatbeds. However, the airline is hoping to take relaxation to the next level with an exclusive wellness meditation experience passengers can take advantage of mid-air. Continue reading JetBlue’s New Onboard Entertainment Includes Meditation Sessions to Help Passengers Chill During Turbulence

October 20th, 2019

The rest of Florida got a paltry few, but South Florida scored big time with five eateries on the list of OpenTable’s 50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in America.

Rolled out on Tuesday’s World Vegetarian Day in alphabetical order, the SoFlo eateries that made the cut — with plant-based, vegan and sustainable sourcing — are:

Continue reading OpenTable says South Florida has five of the best vegetarian restaurants in America

September 22nd, 2019

October is Spa & Wellness Month in The Palm Beaches, which means exclusive offers on spa treatments, group fitness classes, healthy eats and more. It also means we’ve got our minds on staying fit and feeling well—in all its many forms.
To help you decide what to do in October and beyond, team members at Discover The Palm Beaches have spilled their favorite wellness spots and secrets;
take these locals’ advice and feel great during your next visit to South Florida!

Continue reading Wellness in The Palm Beaches

September 4th, 2019

We all experience stress, no matter where we live. But as one recent study attests, sometimes where you are can really wreak havoc on your well-being. Of the 39 cities in The Palm Beaches, not one made the list of the 182 “most stressed” cities in the U.S., and we’re perfectly ok with that.

So, how do locals in The Palm Beaches remain mostly stress-free, and how can you ease your tension when visiting?

Continue reading How To Be Stress-Free: The Palm Beaches Style

August 18th, 2019

The Palm Beaches made Forbes’ list of the cheapest places to travel this summer. Surprised? We aren’t. Discover our hidden gems and one-of-a-kind South Florida treasures, all absolutely free. Endless ocean waves and miles (and miles and miles!) of silky sand beaches, all bathed in that golden South Florida sunshine. Summer vacation time is here, and what better place to spend it than The Palm Beaches.

Actually, what better way to not spend and still savor only-in-South Florida treasures?

Continue reading Why The Palm Beaches Are One Of Forbes’ 24 Best Places To Go

August 4th, 2019

A fight over disposable straws could return to the state Legislature, even after Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year vetoed a bill that would have blocked local governments from banning plastic straws.

A measure (SB 40) filed Friday by Sen. Kevin Rader, a Delray Beach Democrat, would take the opposite approach, by prohibiting the use of plastic straws and plastic “carryout” bags statewide. Rader’s plan would allow single-use straws made from nonplastic materials, such as “paper, pasta, sugarcane, wood, or bamboo.”

Continue reading Plastic straw ban heading to Florida Legislature again