Monday, July 2, 2012

West Palm Beach - A Pompous Affair

Our next vacation was due soon and Florida was on the top of the wish list. A holiday with tons of outdoor activities made us choose West Palm Beach. The travel agent handled rest of our worries. He got us the best fares and booked for us cheap flights to West Palm Beach. Many international carriers like Jet Airways, JetBlue Airways, British Airways, US Airways, Air France, Korean Air offer regular non-stop flights to the city all year round. Soon we were ready for this fun-filled holiday!

South-East Florida was once a zone submerged in swamp and had a deserted look. If not for the phantasm of a prosperous business baron Henry Flagler it would still be the same. Present day West Palm Beach is abundant in great richness and attracts tourists globally. Reputed for being a hot vacation-spot among the wealthy and those belonging to the royal-house who fly down here to attend the year round cultural affairs or simply play golf.

West Palm Beach has been seducing visitors since past. It’s a great retreat to unwind. It abounds in great natural beauty and offers countless indoor and outdoor activities. If you are an indoor person you could visit the famous Flagler Museum or spend time in the Norton Art Museum.

The city has numerous splendid beaches which are bustling with people having fun or tanning themselves. Here you can also watch the launch of space shuttles due to its closeness to Cape Kennedy. Alternatively you can go snorkeling in the Breakers reef or simply visit the State Park or the Wildlife Sanctuary or the Safari.

The city abounds with many shopping avenues offering labels of international brands. There are many luxury boutiques, sophisticated as well as modest malls to shop in.

Food is a classy affair as well. The city has plenty of coffee-houses and bistros bustling with activities through-out the day. There are restaurants with world-class amenities offering a mix of dishes from across the globe. Many of the antique houses are converted into hotels and offer the latest amenities. The GreenMarket is a unique weekly market where one can have breakfast amidst the green outdoors and still continue shopping.

We also took a ferry and visited the Peanut Island. Lush with greenery it’s a favorite spot among vacationers. Being an epitome of cultural heritage the performing arts in West Palm Beach has gained recognition globally. The climate here is warm and sunny and always appealing to the outdoor lovers.

It’s indeed the heart of Florida. Courteous denizens, gorgeous beaches, superb cruises, energetic night life and magnificent cuisine makes West Palm Beach a fetched tourist spots.

This place is really worth your bucks. Cheap Tickets are easily available all year round at discounted rates. Great food, great accommodation and awesome activities, the city is a complete holiday package.