Taking a break from academics during the spring is a long-standing tradition. It can be known for rambunctious towns and huge crowds. However, not everyone is looking for that experience and looking for something more refined. Here are some options and ideas that may fit for those seeking something nicer, relaxed, and fun in Florida.
Palm Beach
Seeking the ultimate in luxury, class, and sophistication? Palm Beach Island and adjacent West Palm Beach could be a great fit. Offering the finest hotels such as The Breakers and The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, historical landmarks and tours, top high-end restaurants, and of course a little nightlife.
Palm Beach island is the exclusive winter home of billionaires and multi-millionaires. Former President John F. Kennedy also had a Palm Beach island home. All this history means Palm Beach island is an interesting place to visit; all that money means it is also quite beautiful.
There are plenty of things to do on Palm Beach Island: While appreciated the curb appeal of mansions and hedges sculpted into works of art, you can also do a little snorkeling, biking, Segway tour rides, and visiting museums. The opulence of the Island of Palm Beach is easy to spot: The pets are even pampered with four dog-watering fountains built around the town including one on Worth Avenue that is a picturesque basin made from Italian ceramic tile.
If refined behavior and a matching social circle are more your style, then Palm Beach may be your fit. Your Instagram account will thank you ;)
Delray Beach
Delray Beach, a 15-square-mile city in Palm Beach County, was awarded the prestigious international Blue Flag designation last year, one of only two in the entire U.S., after meeting 33 stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria.
But what visitors will probably be interested in is the vibrant downtown area, a huge number of unique restaurants, and, of course, the 7,000 feet of beach with a mile of it blessedly free from looming high-rise condos. Surf, sail, or just hit the water at the beach that "Travel Holiday" magazine named the best public beach in the Southeast for swimming. Or, for some less crowded sand time, head to nearby Atlantic Dunes Park, which features 450 feet of guarded beach.
When the sun goes down or you've just had enough for one day, Delray's Atlantic Avenue is a 20-minute walk from the shore with a staggering assortment of restaurants, bars, art galleries, clothing boutiques, and even a vintage pinball arcade. A few miles away, Delray Marketplace offers even more for fun and quirky eateries an shops. Delray is also convenient to several other excellent beaches and attractions.
Port St. Lucie – Sandpiper Bay
Did you know there was a low-key Club Med that recently became Sandpiper Bay located in Port St. Lucie? The property has been remodeled, all inclusive, and very entertaining.
You won’t even desire to leave the complex as there are restaurants to choose from and a lot of entertainment. You can enjoy the adult only pool and swim in the intracoastal, paddleboard, kayak, learn to sail on a Hobe Cat with your friends, hit some tennis balls, play some volleyball on the sand, and even stay healthy with a fitness center and daily exercise classes including yoga.
At night, there is always entertainment which is truly fun if you can just let go and enjoy. Don’t take things too seriously and just have a good time with it all. This location and option may be one of the best kept affordable (all things considered) secret out there!
Key West
There's an amazing laid-back party scene year-round in Key West, so why not have your spring break there? The southernmost tip of the continental U.S. is just four miles long by one mile wide so once you get there transportation isn't a problem and live music and great food are never very far away.
Plus, Key West may have the most activities to do when you're not actually lying on the beach. Swim, dive down to the coral reefs, fish, take one of the many boat tours or sunset sails, jet ski, visit some astounding art galleries, watch the performers at the sunset celebration at Mallory Square, visit Ernest Hemingway's house and pet the descendants of his six-toed cats, eat at some fantastic restaurants, or just cruise Duval Street for colorful nightlife.
If Key West gets too crowded there are wonderful beaches and places to visit on the other Keys, and Key Largo is the diving capital of Florida.
30A / The Panhandle
With miles of sandy white beaches and plenty of family-friendly activities and events, 30A is the perfect destination for your Spring Break vacation. Start your 30A Spring Break search and plan a beach getaway that your friends and family are sure to love.
While most of your days will probably be spent relaxing on the beach, 30A offers many activities. Go for a bike ride on County Highway 30A's 19-mile bike path also known as Timpoochee Trail. This paved trail takes you through all of 30A's charming beach communities and features scenic views along the way.
Try your hand at one of the many water activities as well! From kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, and more, there is no shortage of fun when adventuring on the Emerald Coast.
Visit the “Truman Show” home from the Jim Carrey movie. One of Seaside’s original homes – the perfectly precious yellow and white cottage at 31 Natchez Street. That being said, “Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya-good afternoon, good evening, and good night!”
Glad to share as always,
Eric Gunther
President – Broker – Realtor
eric.gunther@greenfieldwaters.com
Greenfield Waters
Florida Realty
205 Worth Avenue #125
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Thank you for sharing our blog posts, articles and for your referral business!