Best Weekend Getaway
The Breakers Palm Beach
The Breakers Palm Beach is quintessential Old Florida luxury made especially famous by the presence of previous, less egregious generations of Kennedys. Less than a two-hour drive from metro Miami-Dade, the sprawling oceanside resort, which was built by the iconic Henry M. Flagler in 1896, sits on 140 pristine acres and exudes a distinct “we’re not in the 305 anymore” vibe. Once you’ve traversed the palm-lined entry, the Italian Renaissance-style resort is packed with activities and eateries. There are eight on-site (and two off-site) restaurants, four pools, a private beach with watersports, an 18-hole golf course, a world-class spa, and 13 boutiques. For any Sperry-clad offspring, there’s the Family Entertainment Center with an arcade, family programming (like stuffed animal-making), and a playground. Following a $12 million renovation, racquet lovers can now enjoy the reopened open-air courts for tennis, pickleball, or padel. It’s a splurge, but take comfort in knowing that the Breakers takes care of its employees. For the third consecutive year, it was named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.