THE RITZ-CARLTON, PALM BEACH 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan 561/533-6000 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/PalmBeach/Default.htm
Look no further than The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach for a relaxed yet luxurious setting. Located directly on the ocean, the resort recently invested more than $60-million in this captivating resort. The Mobil Five Star hotel is recognized for personalized service, exquisite accommodations and as the destination of choice for those looking for memory making experiences.
Where do the locals go? Often the question heard by most Concierge - well the answer is The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. The addition of an oceanfront Terrace and Stir Bar have created a magnet to the firepit - glowing at night, it's the gathering spot for both Palm Beachers and locals for sushi, light bites and creative cocktails.
Dining is surely a draw here with three very distinct restaurants. Temple Orange is open for all three meals and is a refreshingly modern choice for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine - sit indoors or dine al fresco; Breeze offers fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches and frozen drinks on the ocean's edge until sunset; Specialty restaurant Angle is the very chic and haute locals favorite where mouth-watering seafood and prime cut meat dishes of regional influence are enjoyed at cozy curved banqets or at the lively underlit onyx communal table - be sure to choose one of the wines in the 840 bottle wine wall.
Other highlights of this oceanfront playground run from romance-inducing to family friendly. How? Let's start with families. Ritz Kids programs are known around the world, but here the Under-the-Sea themed "AquaNuts" sets the tone. Full, half and evening sessions allow families to have flexible planning. The teens program called Coast embraces a "state of mind" - meaning nothing too organized. Teens can opt to play guitar hero and video games, or partake in a photoshoot ending in an editing session. For the music oriented - the DJ sessions turn a parent's memory of mix tapes to club-level sophistication. Coast by Night gives these teens a place to mingle with others while mom and dad enjoy dinner and drinks together.
For the romantic-minded, oceanfront spa treatments with bathing rituals, private intimate cabana dinners or in-room dining set the tone for a magical evening. During the day, the Tranquility pool and its couple's chaises make watching the arcing fountains a pleasure.
This resort features all private balconies for each room that offer views of the Atlantic, and/or the resort's lush courtyards. Those in the know reserve a Lanai Terrace room with an extended cabana-like setting. All suites here face directly at the ocean from every square foot - including the oversized bathtubs - nice view! Of course they feature a warm atmosphere, rich furnishings, oversized bathrooms, flatscreen tv and dvd player. The Ritz-Carlton Club Level is exclusively accessible - a lounge features five culinary presentations - all delivered by concierge ladies and gentlemen who add a genuine touch of extra personalized service.
Expect to find all the exciting watersports here, tennis fans have their choice of three tennis courts with a pro on-site, and golfers enjoy special privileges on award-winning golf courses - Worth Avenue is a short drive away.
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