Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Make The Most Of A Palm Beach Vacation

By Chris Channing


West Palm Beach, a travel destination in Florida, is a very populated area that has been known as a popular tourist attraction. The location is also home to some of the most competitive real estate markets in the United States due to high demand and tourism, and with good reason: West Palm will leave visitors wanting more with each and every vacation.

West Palm Beach, or just West Palm, is a particular interest in colder months, where mild winters are observed. The temperature is, on average, going to be around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Note that there has been snow fall in the area, but this is a rare occurrence. Nevertheless, expect the local produce to spike in prices for particularly cold months.

Florida is commonly known as storm territory for when hurricane season strikes. This goes to show that tourists should always remember which months are likely to contain storms, and which months are to be more fair in weather. While there is never a guarantee when a storm may or may not hit, when tourists are spending thousands of dollars for a vacation- they'd at least like to enjoy it!

One of the biggest festivals in West Palm Beach is the Palm Beach International Film Festival. This festival alone is worth going to and planning a vacation for, simply because it is such a unique experience to be able to see independent films from all around the world. It's also a good place to network to get industry contacts, but for most it's a great and cheap form of entertainment.

Those who like to be artsy year-round will be able to enjoy the many venues of art and theatre West Palm contains. Multiple art museums, such as the Norton Museum of Art, can be viewed year round. Cafes, small performing arts theatres, and public convention centers are also popular for sharing art styles and different tastes in music or poetry. If one is just visiting the area, visiting the multiple locations is an easy way to get a primer on the West Palm culture.

Of course, it just wouldn't be a vacation without shopping- and women should be relieved to find that West Palm Beach has numerous shopping centers. The Palm Beach Mall is one example that houses over 125 different retail stores inside. Clearly, shoppers can be entertained all day by one of the four major shopping districts. And if need be, visiting other districts is just a short drive away.

Final Thoughts

West Palm Beach is just a great location for the next family vacation or romantic getaway. But don't blindly rush into obtaining a plane ticket this instant- talk to a few travel executives to see when the best times to visit are.

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