Saturday, December 19, 2015

News from the Boston Herald: "Palm Beach County, Fla., offers something grand for everyone"

This article appears in the Boston Herald today. The little City of Lake Worth isn't mentioned in the article but our neighbors to the north and south, West Palm Beach and Delray Beach, are both cited. Here is an excerpt:
     This part of southern Florida was once thought of as the place your grandfather would cruise in his Cadillac for the duration of his retirement. The place has evolved, and it’s now one of Florida’s most diverse and energetic locales. [emphasis added]
     Bostonians are into it — we are the fifth largest segment of visitors to the region during the winter months. And all that warm weather is easy to reach: Palm Beach International Airport is consistently ranked one of the smoothest operating airports nationally.
     Palm Beach County comprises 47 waterside miles stretching from Boca Raton in the south to Jupiter in the north. Within that space sits 2,000 square miles of diversity, making it the largest county east of the Mississippi River, yet a region easy to access (well-maintained roads make it about an hour’s drive end to end; most towns are 15-30 minutes apart). Sophisticated and unrushed, it’s all the warmth, beaches and fun of South Florida, without the hassle of crowds.
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     And the beaches and ocean, of course, can’t be beat. Yahoo Travel recently named the region a top snorkeling destination.
     Yup, Palm Beach County is not your grandfather’s retirement spot. It’s a vibrant mix of excitement and fun one can savor not only in the winter but year-round.
     For more details, go to www.palmbeachfl.com.