| lavish suites add pool views, flat-screens and designer toiletries. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's an ornate restaurant and lounge offering all meals and live entertainment. the hotel hosts an afternoon tea and has fresh-baked cookies available at check in. valet parking is complimentary. on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a poolside eatery and a library. all plush individually decorated rooms feature free wifi, cable tv and marble bathrooms. turndown service, in-room massages and 24-hour room service are available for additional fees. a 10 minute walk from the white-sand shores, this elegant boutique hotel is 3 blocks from upscale shopping on worth avenue
Miami International Airport 1 hr 25
Manatee Lagoon (16 min)
Educational center with seasonal wild manatee viewing, hands-on exhibits & a gift shop. Okeeheelee Park (28 min)
1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, bike paths, a BMX track & more. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (15 min)
Zoo & botanical park with an interactive fountain for kids, a rain-forest section & rare animals. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (24 min)
Secluded, 438-acre destination featuring wildlife, nature walks & kayaking in lush environs. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (16 min)
Science museum featuring a planetarium, large fresh- & saltwater aquariums & interactive exhibits. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (6 min)
Historic home & studio of artist Ann Norton displaying her works both indoors & in the gardens. The Society of the Four Arts (6 min)
Founded in 1936, this spot houses an art gallery, auditorium, library, botanical & sculpture garden. Rapids Waterpark (18 min)
12-acre outdoor venue boasts a range of waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus casual eateries. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (18 min)
Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this historic, Edwardian-style mansion built for an oil tycoon. Peanut Island (18 min)
Manmade island in the Port of Palm Beach with swimming, snorkeling, camping & a bunker used by JFK. Municipal Beach (14 min)
Relaxed, low-key beach for swimming, sunbathing & sunrise views, plus shopping nearby. Mounts Botanical Garden (17 min)
Manicured garden features plants from around the world along with tours, lectures & a shop. Norton Museum of Art (6 min)
Displays of American, French & Chinese art, including Impressionist paintings & Buddhist sculpture. Singer Island (21 min)
Picturesque island with a long white-sand beach, marinas, bike paths & high-end houses/condos. Palm Beach Kennel Club (13 min)
Long-running dog track offers dining with a view of the races, simulcast wagering & a poker room. | 
