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PALM BEACH GARDENS VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Palm Beach Gardens |
| Enjoying a perfect vacationing weather, proximity to pristine beaches and a host of natural and manmade attractions, along with luxurious yet affordable vacation rental accommodations, Palm Beach Gardens is an ideal leisure vacation destination. |
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Palm Beach Gardens Vacation Rental Information |
Situated in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Gardens is around 15 minutes northwest of the city of Palm Beach and is a great vacation destination, which you can enjoy at your ease from a vacation rental home out here. Vacation rentals at this beautiful place in Southern Florida, are mostly affordable golf vacation rental villas, Palm Beach condos, cabins, cottages and vacation homes or extravagant mansions.
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Situated in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Gardens is approximately 15 minutes northwest of the city of Palm Beach, which offers some great vacation rental properties as well. Vacation rentals at this beautiful place in Southern Florida, are mostly affordable golf villas, condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes or extravagant mansions.
Most of the rentals are available on a weekly or a monthly basis, though special daily rates are also available on request. Normally, you will find 2-bedrooms to 4-bedrooms golf villas, vacation rental condos, vacation rental cottages or vacation rental houses that sleep 2-10 people. There are also luxury vacation rental houses with 5-bedrooms to 6-bedrooms and can accommodate 4-12 people. Most of these rentals offer golf course views. Community pools, membership to the golf clubs are either included in the rentals or chargeable. Amenities include washer/dryer, TV and internet facilities, hot tubs, DVD, VCR, and similar.
Spacious cottages with 2-bedrooms and 2-bath would usually sleep up to 6 people. Well-furnished luxury houses with 6-bedrooms and baths may accommodate up to 12 people also. Luxury houses have access to tennis courts, croquets courts, spas and fitness centers. Many of the Palm Beach Gardens vacation rental houses also have well-stocked bars. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Palm Beach Gardens |
| Most of the vacation rental owners provide club membership which is either included in the rental or the owners may charge an extra fee. Cleaning fee is usually charged separately however, some Palm Beach Gardens vacation rentals do not charge this, for a stay of over a few days. Most of the vacation rentals do not allow pets and even ones that do, charge a deposit for the same. Deposits for damages may also be applicable. Check for discounts on the charges for Palm Beach Gardens vacation rental accommodations during the summer months. |
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Must See in Palm Beach Gardens |
Roger Dean Stadium, golf courses, The Gardens Mall, several museums, shopping and attractions within the neighboring areas at a convenient distance from Palm Beach Garden, all make it an interesting vacation destination. The Gardens Mall, called the “most civilized” shopping mall in the state, offers more than 160 specialty retailers.
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While in Palm Beach Gardens, you can enjoy beach sports such as diving, snorkeling and parasailing. You can also enjoy a game of golf on the modern golf courses in and around the city. Palm Beach Gardens is home to a motor sports park, which features weekly drag races, monthly road races and monthly AMA motorcycle races. Palm Beach, West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast, located nearby, offer unparalleled recreational, shopping and dining opportunities and an exciting nightlife. |
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Sights and Attractions in Palm Beach Gardens |
| Palm Beach Gardens offers a host of attractions that bring in visitors every year. Palm Beach County has some of the best museums in the state. There is Norton Museum of Art which displays a collection of European, American, Chinese, contemporary art and photography.
• Palm Beach Zoo
• The Flagler Museum
• Hibel Museum of Art
• Morikami Museum and The Japanese Gardens
• The Society of the Four Arts
• The Water Parks |
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Outdoor Recreation in Palm Beach Gardens |
| Many recreational facilities are available at Palm Beach County, which draw many visitors to the area and even keep the residents satisfied. While in Palm Beach Gardens, do sun on the beaches or, if you are adventurous then try out the water sport options. Cruises, casinos, an exciting nightlife, plenty of music and theater, lush golf courses, bars in the city, all ensure a memorable vacation for you and your family.
• Water Sports
• Lion Country Safari
• Family- fun Activities and Gaming | |
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Golfing in Palm Beach Gardens |
| Home to PGA National Resort and Spa, where the headquarters of the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) are located, Palm Beach Gardens offers some of the best golf courses in the Palm Beach area. It has 147 golf courses, the largest number of golf courses in America. Owners of the vacation rentals may transfer full PGA membership at a charge or sometimes it is included in the rent. PGA National Resort & Spa offers The Champion Course, which is 7048 yards, par-72 course. It has been ranked in the top 10% of the most difficult courses in America. It is a must-play for every golfing visitor to Palm Beach Garden. There are also The Estates Course, The General Course, The Haig Course and The Squire Course. |
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Palm Beach Gardens Fairs and Festivals |
Palm Beaches is a perfect destination for theater and art lovers and a number of theater workshops and music festivals attract many vacationers. One of the famous cultural places in Palm Beach County is the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, which draws major crowds to its performances of Ballet Florida, the Palm Beach Pops and Palm Beach Opera.
SunFest of Palm Beach County is the largest music, art and waterfront festival held in the West Palm Beach. Lenny Kravitz, Bonnie Raitt, No Doubt, Kenny G, Earth Wind and Fire and Cyndi Lauper are few of the musical artists who have performed at the SunFest in previous years.
The Eissey Campus Theater in Palm Beach Garden is the center for education and arts. It is a 750-seater facility, which gets a season of international artists and regular performances by local companies such as Ballet Florida, Palm Beach Opera, Choral Society of the Palm Beaches, New Gardens Band, Sunset Entertainment, Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band and Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival. It is conveniently located and has state-of-the-art technical support services, because of which it is chosen by local arts organizations and professional promoters.
Some of the other known theaters within the county are Cuillo Centre for the Arts, The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Muvico Parisian 20, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Palm Beach Dramaworks, and Florida Atlantic University Auditorium.
If you are a music lover, Palm Beach Gardens has a lot to offer you as well. The Palm Beaches offer a wide range of music from outdoor rock concerts to classical music evenings. You are bound to find your taste of music at the Palm Beach County.
An award-winning weekly street party in West Palm Beach, Clematis by Night is held every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Thousands of people join the fun, from children and teenagers to young families, professionals and seniors, playing in the Centennial Fountain, where they meet old friends and make new ones.
Artsline is a service of Palm Beach County Cultural Council. It provides up-to-the-day information on cultural activities and events in Palm Beach County. The line is available 24 hours a day. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Palm Beach Gardens |
Vacationers can have a great time dining at the Palm Beaches, known for an extensive range of exotic cuisine from around the world. Palm Beaches have over 2000 (yes, 2000!) restaurants ranging from up-market and fine dining restaurants to middle class and modest ones. There is something to suit everyone’s pocket and taste. You can find diverse cuisines whether it be Russian, Indian, Greek, Middle-Eastern, Oriental, Cuban or some other variety altogether at many high quality restaurants.
The chefs prepare seafood (including the likes of snapper, grouper, pompano, bass, trout, swordfish or shellfish,) innovatively. The meal often ends with the area’s favorite dessert, Key Lime Pie. Most of the restaurants in Palm Beach gardens and other spots overlook the Atlantic Ocean. You can enjoy the view of ocean water and boats cruising by.
City Kitchen in Palm Beach Garden serves American style cooking with great wine and service. Then there is Oakwood Grill, which serves prime meats, seafood and chops. The ambience is that of a Colorado Mountain lodge with a live piano bar. The River House is a waterfront restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, but it also serves steaks, chops, chicken and duck. It has been awarded Wine Spectator Award for the last 5 years.
Shula's Steak House at Palm Beach Garden is ranked as one of the top 5 steak houses in America. Spoto’s Oyster Bar, Abbey Road Grill & Sports Emporium, Carmine's Ocean Grill, Texarado are some of the famous and must-do restaurants at the Palm Beach Garden.
Club Safari is a popular dance club at the Marriott Hotel in Palm Beach Garden. Then there is ER Bradley Saloon at the West Palm Beach, which was once a private gambling establishment. In the evenings, once the dinner rush is over, the DJ plays the Top 40 and the beach music. There are theme nights too. Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Garden, City Place at the West Palm Beach and Atlantic Avenue district at Delray Beach have restaurants, amphitheater and stores and art galleries that one can visit. |
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Shopping in Palm Beach Gardens |
One of the major shopping malls in Palm Beach Garden is The Gardens of the Palm Beaches, which has department stores, great restaurants, including a food court and over 160 shops in an enclosed garden setting. The ambience of The Gardens Mall is that of a calm, spacious, airy, and well-lit environment. Anchors Bloomingdale's, Burdines-Macy's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Sears Roebuck are some of the known brands including Swarovski, Godiva, Tommy Bahama, J. Jill, Gymboree, and Charles David. You can also visit the Promenade Shopping Plaza in Palm Beach Garden area.
Another mall worth a visit is the Worth Avenue, located on the Palm Beach, 9 miles from Palm Beach Garden. There are over 200 boutiques and specialty shops offering high-end fashion, jewelry and accessories making it one of the finest shopping districts in the world. |
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Best Times to Visit Palm Beach Gardens |
| The weather is sub-tropical, and the winter temperature is between 57° F to 65° F, during November to April and the high hovers around 75° F to 85° F. The summer season in Florida is often hot and humid, but the ocean breeze along the coast makes it quite bearable. The rainy season runs from May through October, with South Florida receiving 70 percent of its annual rainfall during these months. The temperature ranges between 85° F to 90° F while the lows are around 70° F to 75° Fl, and the humidity can be very high during this time. There are frequent thunderstorms at this time, which usually peak in July or August, but these storms pass quickly and there is sunshine very soon. The hurricane season starts late summer, but there is ample warning time whenever the storms approach the mainland.
Palm Beach has a sub-tropical weather with average annual temperature of 78° F, which makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities. It is a destination for all seasons, although most visitors prefer to visit from October through April. Most of the visitors come during the winter season when the South Florida is crowded with snowbirds. |
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Time Zone for Palm Beach Gardens |
| Eastern Time Zone. |
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Getting To and Around Palm Beach Gardens |
Closest airport in the area is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), located about 10 miles south of Palm Beach Gardens in West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located approximately 52 miles south of Palm Beach Gardens in Fort Lauderdale. Opa Locka airport (OPF) is located roughly 64 miles south of Palm Beach Gardens in Miami, and finally the Miami International Airport (MIA) located around 72 miles south of Palm Beach Gardens in Miami.
Palm Tram Routes 44 and 50 run from the airport to Tri-Rail's nearby Palm Beach Airport station daily. There are taxi and limousine services from Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). In case you want a limo service, you have to book at least a day in advance. The lowest fares are $2 per mile, with the meter starting at $1.25. Depending on your destination, a flat rate from PBIA may be a cheaper option and can save money. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available.
There are Greyhound Lines buses in West Palm Beach station. PalmTran buses run between Worth Avenue and Royal Palm Way in Palm Beach and other areas of West Palm Beach and they require an exact change. Fares are $1.25 or 60¢ for students, senior citizens, and people with disabilities (with reduced-fare I.D.). Service operates 7 days a week. |
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