Ritzy Palm Beach & the Palm Beaches Area

An hour's drive due north of Miami (a little longer if you take the A1A scenic route and linger a little at any of the viewpoints along the way), Palm Beach makes a fun day trip. Although home to many of America's social elite – at last count, some 43 or so billionaires own leisure properties here, including a former President – there's no end of fun things for the rest of us to enjoy (including gawping at their ultra-luxury vacation homes).

For starters, the beaches here are superb, stretching for miles along the Atlantic. Lined with great resorts and hotels (as well as an excellent promenade), there's plenty of space to stretch out and claim a spot for yourself. After getting your fill of the seafront and attractions, such as Ragtops Motorcars, exploring the nearby Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Hobe Sound National Wildlife Preserve, or taking a DivaDuck Amphibious Tour, it's time to explore the great shopping and entertainment available here. Be sure to also spend time exploring West Palm Beach. Fun things to do at night in West Palm Beach include exploring CityPlace, a vast tourist attraction that is home to great entertainment opportunities, including live music, great dining, and plenty of places to shop. There are also plenty of great West Palm Beach hotels to stay in, too.

Address: 2700 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404, United States

Official site: www.ritzcarltonclub.com

Phone: +1 561-259-2700

Entrance fee: N/A

Google rating: 4.6/5.0