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It may have more than 47 miles of pristine beaches, but the crown jewel of Palm Beach County, FL, is, without a doubt, exclusive Palm Beach - a 14-mile long, half-mile-wide island of wealth and extravagance. Winter home to the Vanderbilts, the Kennedys, the Rockefellers and a slew of newly minted millionaires, Palm Beach features some of Florida's finest hotels, restaurants and shops, as well as, of course, a selection of beautiful beaches.
Although Palm Beach started as a winter resort for the uber-wealthy, its temperate climate - with an average annual temperature of 78 degrees - soon made it an attractive destination year-round. Perched next to the Gulf Stream, Palm Beach enjoys the benefit of warm blue water and gentle breezes. As if that weren't enough, its rich residents and five-star visitors bring enough star power to put Palm Beach on par with nearly any high-end resort in the world.
Most impressive are the area's palatial homes. They're not easy to see - thanks to miles of hedges and privacy fences - unless you can somehow catch an aerial view. But you can get a taste of Palm Beach's luxury at any number of 5-star hotels, first-rate restaurants and super-snooty shops. From the legendary Breakers to the ever-ritzy Ritz Carlton, there's no shortage of top-notch lodgings for those who don't mind paying for a little pampering. For the palate, there's a host of culinary options, from fine dining to the local deli. And to help empty your pocketbook, Palm Beach offers a quarter-mile of high-end spending spots along Worth Avenue.
If all this has you checking your bank balance, keep in mind that while the upper-crust options are concentrated in Palm Beach proper, just across the waterway is West Palm Beach, where ample - and less pricey - lodging, dining and entertainment options await.
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