Florida's Best Beaches
Great Holiday Escapes
You want fabulous? Celebrate with a splurge at a deluxe resort.
Thanksgiving: It's the day to count your blessings and express your gratitude. It's also a wonderful opportunity to escape the norm (or cousin Norm) and get the heck out of town. Instead of going "over the river and through the woods," take a trip to a glorious Southern resort that offers a special splurge for the season. We guarantee a memorable holiday.
Visit This Beachfront Legend
When a guest turns into the long driveway that leads to The Breakers, shoulders relax, and a smile starts. This anticipatory
feeling of ease and fun is only the beginning. The relaxation process that captures a visitor at The Breakers―the oceanside
gem of Palm Beach, Florida―works like a gentle massage. A total of 140 acres await the person hopeful for a luxurious yet
comfortable holiday. And no matter which way the weary wayfarer turns, there's something different to see, do, and enjoy.
Five pools, 5 acres of newly developed beachfront, 20 new poolside bungalows, a spa, and golf galore fill the hours during much-cherished vacations.
Weekly activities for families make this spot a favorite for returning guests. A Thanksgiving Day buffet covers the main holiday need, but there's so much more. Entertainment in The Tapestry Bar and live music on the weekends in The Beach Club add to the jovial atmosphere. "Visitors create their own experiences here," says one employee. "We don't have a cookie-cutter package."
It's easy to make choices, opting for any of eight different restaurants. The Seafood Bar features an aquarium bar and a view of the ocean. The stunning Circle Room offers soaring 30-foot frescoed ceilings and serves up delectable breakfasts and Sunday brunch. A free shuttle ride away, an Asian restaurant, Echo, mesmerizes the palate with some of the freshest seafood available, not to mention steamed edamame (as addictive as freshly boiled peanuts).
Others find their holiday fun in the full-service spa or on the golf course. "You don't have to step a sandal off the property," says the concierge. "You have golf and The Spa. The course has children's lessons. And the 6,160-square-foot family entertainment center has games, movies, and its own Italian restaurant." By the way, children under 16 stay for free.