THE BREAKERS BEACH CLUB: SEASIDE RECREATION AND SOOTHING RESPITES ABOUND IN AN ENCLAVE OF BAREFOOT LUXURY
PALM BEACH, FL – Guests of The Breakers Palm Beach can stroll just a few steps from the main hotel to savor the resort’s private Beach Club, an artfully designed, oceanfront experience buoyed by soothing breezes and magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Its premium beachfront amenities and prized natural assets are bountiful – from day-rental cabanas and bungalows, dining and boating charters, to marine life and coral reefs – and distinguish The Breakers as Florida’s finest oceanfront resort.
Surrounded by lush but beautifully manicured sub-tropical landscaping, this Mediterranean-style Beach Club fuses the timeless, relaxed formality of the French Riviera and St. Tropez; the natural, seaside magnetism of the Italian coast; and the grace of Palm Beach.
Yet, the complex feels completely American as an exclusive but unpretentious oasis, situated at the southern end of the resort on this barrier island of Palm Beach. The Club’s many offerings add incredible dimension to the traditional resort beach experience, and reward visitors with alternatives in atmosphere and recreation to suit their personal preferences. All varieties of sophisticated travelers can enjoy their own kind of ahhh factor – from active watersports enthusiasts; to cerebral, stay-put-and-read vacationers; to stressed-out entrepreneurs; and overworked ‘CEOs of the home.’
There are five premium oceanfront pools with expansive pool decks, including: the Main resort pool; a 25-meter, three-lane Lap pool; a Children’s pool; a Relaxation pool and an Active pool. Located at the southern most point of the property, the latter two pools are the cornerstone for two distinct pool/beach experiences, each featuring its own ambiance – the Relaxation Pool a very tranquil setting tailored to couples and adults; the Active Pool a more dynamic environment that is ideally suited to families.
Two Premium Cabana Experiences for Day Use
Nestled around each of the Relaxation and Active pools are a collection of (20) duplex and triplex luxury Beach Bungalows, exclusively for day use (not overnight stays). Offering an array of conveniences and services, these Old Florida, cottage-style Bungalows are private and sizable (300 sq. ft. including private patio) and include full bathrooms with open-sky showers, day sofas and living room-style furnishings, refrigerators (stocked in advance upon request), wall-mounted flat screen TVs, DVD players, WiFi Internet access, cordless telephones, personal safes, personal amenity packages, robes and sandals and a dedicated staff of concierges to assist with personal requests. Ten Grand Cabanas are also available for day rental and have a similar scope of amenities.
Enthusiasts of The Breakers’ luxury beach bungalows are not merely thrilled to have a private beachfront retreat, but appreciate having a Personal Concierge to satisfy their every need. These highly intuitive team members ultimately transform a premium cabana into a totally customized experience. Each is dedicated to their assigned bungalow/cabana guests, to promptly and discreetly fulfill any requests throughout the day, from facilitating dinner reservations, spa appointments and golf tee times, to planning all the elements for couple’s romantic evening, to securing babysitters, extra play toys and transportation arrangements. They also abide by a wow-the-guest philosophy, and are motivated to fulfill and exceed guest expectations in tasteful yet creative ways. Morning and afternoon amenities can include anything from pineapple/coconut sorbet to tropical frozen cocktails to a foot massage.
Dining at The Beach, Al Fresco
The Beach Club Restaurant captures the aura of casual sophistication in a stylishly relaxed setting for dining and drinks. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with indoor and outdoor deck seating, the restaurant serves delicious luncheon fare uncommon for a casual, sea-and-sand dining spot. Its menu highlights soups, salads, sandwiches and lighter fare with a complement of fresh fruit juices and an extensive specialty water list.
The Ocean Grill restaurant offers casual luncheon fare and refreshments in a setting reniniscent of a seaside cottage. This beachside bar and grill features views of the pool, beach and panoramic 10th green of The Ocean Golf Course. Open daily, casual wear and bathing suit cover-ups are the customary attire for lunch.
Whether one is motivated to escape to Palm Beach for romance or for a family getaway, The Breakers oceanfront resort experience perfectly suits every intention.
Water-based Recreation
The Breakers is the best-kept-secret for those who want a soft adventure experience without sacrificing luxury. Set against one of Florida’s finest beaches and located just a half mile from one of the world’s most incredible coral reefs, the resort’s Beach Club offers active travelers a dynamic menu of watersports and access to an alluring natural marine sanctuary.
Alive with families and couples that enjoy active seaside recreation, the multi-faceted resort offers a comprehensive SCUBA diving program and certification, snorkeling, reef tours and kayak excursions and boogie board rentals.
The natural treasures found off-shore from the resort are attributed to two different hurricanes dating back to the 1920s. These storms destroyed a 1000-foot pier that extended out from The Breakers' private beach, which resulted in extraordinary pristine coral reef formations – now a habitat for some 400+ species of marine life including fish, crustaceans, sponges and invertebrates. Today, it is sought out by watersports enthusiasts from all over, who have observed everything from turtles to stingrays within a mile off shore. Voted in the top 100 by Florida’s former leading dive magazine, Rodale’s Scuba Diving, for best fish life and best overall diving, Palm Beach County’s natural reefs begin just off The Breakers with reef lines at 25, 60, 80 and 100 feet along the coast.
Watersports
The resort’s expertly trained aquatics team designs personalized adventures and excursions for the experienced or amateur sports enthusiast. SCUBA, snorkeling and boating are among its most popular offerings – activities that enable guests to visit nurse sharks, explore different areas of Palm Beach by boat, or take out a kayak for some offshore fun.
SCUBA lessons are available for adults and children (8 and older) as follows:
Discover SCUBA (8 years and up): provides non-divers the opportunity to dive in the safe and controlled confines of a swimming pool
Discover SCUBA Diving (10 years and up): uncertified divers experience ocean encounter under direct supervision of PADI instructor
Certification Course (10 years and up): provides necessary training to become PADI certified open water diver. Includes 3-4 pool sessions, 3-4 classroom sessions, and four dives. Minimum four days
Keylypso is a power catamaran for snorkeling or cruising guests. Fresh fruit, refreshments and beverages are served during each trip. A professional captain and crew will provide personal service to ensure that every excursion is as fun and exciting as possible.
Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Breakers Palm Beach is one of America’s legendary resort destinations. The 540-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. With the commitment of its original ownership, The Breakers has invested $250 million over the past decade in its ongoing revitalization and enhancement of its multi-faceted amenities – most recently, the dramatic transformation of shoreline into a luxurious beachfront experience. The resort’s timeless atmosphere has been renewed in a style of relaxed elegance, from its magnificent interiors to its artfully designed landscape. Highly personalized service indulges couples on a romantic getaway as much as it energizes multi-generational travelers with a family-minded philosophy. Capital expenditures averaging $20 million a year continue to be reinvested in the property for the long term, to ensure it remains appealing to future guests for decades to come.
The resort features 36 holes of championship golf, including The Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course; 10 tennis courts, a 20,000 square foot luxury spa; a breathtaking oceanfront and Mediterranean-style beach club with a half-mile of private beach, featuring luxurious beach bungalows for daytime-rental, five pools and four whirlpool spas; a comprehensive Family Entertainment Center, an extensive program of family and children’s activities, and a variety of water sports. The Breakers also features a broad selection of distinctive restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, as well as an array of on-site boutiques – all wholly owned and managed by the resort. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property. For reservations or more information, contact the resort toll-free at 1-888-BREAKERS (273-2537), (561) 655-6611, visit www.thebreakers.com, or contact your travel professional.
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