| | History (Source: WCities) | Top | Before Florida became a territory of the United States in 1821, the country was mostly inhabited by many indigenous peoples, especially the Seminole Indians. Few white settlers had succeeded in taming the harshness of the land. Those who did were either cattle ranchers or farmers. Men of vision and determination such as Henry Flagler saw a golden opportunity to develop the east coast of Florida. After visiting the area, he became enamored with its temperate climate and saw that hotels and a good transportation system would lure winter visitors. In 1893 he purchased 140 acres on the Atlantic Ocean of what was then called Palm Beach, named because of the many cabbage palms that grew along the beach. In 1894, Henry Flagler opened his first Palm Beach resort, The Royal Poinciana, on Lake Worth. At the time, it was the only oceanfront hotel south of Daytona Beach. Two years later, he built the Port of Palm Beach, consisting of a pier 1000 feet long to accommodate steamships traveling to Nassau, Havana, and Key West. By the turn of the century, Palm Beach was celebrated as the winter vacation grounds for the wealthy. The Royal Poinciana resort was enlarged to twice its size. In 1900, the foundation for the Flagler estate, Whitehall, was laid, opening in 1902. Between 1920 and 1927, the population of Palm Beach increased four fold. The community saw new schools, an increase in farming, sugar businesses, hotels, theaters, and services. Hurricanes in 1926 an
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| When To Go (Source: Fodors) | Top | The weather is optimum from November through May, but the trade-off is that roadways and facilities are more crowded and prices higher. In summer it helps to have a tolerance for heat, humidity, and afternoon downpours. Hurricane season runs from June through Nov. 30, not necessarily a bad time for a trip here as there is always plenty of warning for the big storms. For best rates for lodging, consider summer months or the early weeks of December. Make sure to bring insect repellent for outdoor activities.
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | Getting There Air Palm Beach International Airport ( PBI ) +1 561 471 7420 http://www.pbia.org/ PBI is located three miles from downtown and services the following airlines: American Airlines ( + 1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com ) Continental ( +1 800 525 0280 / http://www.continental.com ) Delta ( +1 800 221 1212 / http://www.delta.com ) Jet Blue ( +1 800 538 2583 / http://www.jetblue.com ) Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com ) Southwest ( +1 800 434 9792 / http://www.southwest.com ) US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322 / http://www.usairways.com ) From the Airport Public Transit: Palm Beach International Airport is serviced by Palm Tran ( +1 561 841 4200 / http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/palmtran ) and Tri-Rail ( +1 800 874 7245 / http://www.tri-rail.com ) public transit providers. For more information go to Palm Beach Transportation ( +1 561 684 9900 ). Taxi: Yellow Cab ( +1 561 689 2222 ) Access Taxi ( +1 561 474 4444 ) American Eagle Taxi ( +1 561 282 8251 ) Car Rental: Alamo ( +1 800 327 9633 / http://www.alamo.com ) Avis ( +1 800 831 2847 / http://www.avis.com ) Enterprise ( +1 800 736 8227 / http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/home ) Budget ( +1 800 527 0700 / http://www.budget.com ) Hertz ( +1 800 654 3131 / http://www.hertz.com ) By Train: Amtrak ( +1 800 872 7245 / http://www.amtrak.com ) offers frequent services to Palm B
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | Palm Beach is a destination with a warm climate, outstanding cultural and sporting events, great hotels, unique shopping experiences, and excellent dining. It attracts many for both business and pleasure. There's also a variety of entertainment, from sophisticated and complex to bargain basement casual. What more could you ask for? Sports In Palm Beach County, as in most of Florida, golf is a major sport and there’s a course in almost every nook and cranny. At The Breakers-Ocean & West Course Resort , you’ll find some of the oldest courses in the area. Across the Intracoastal Waterway to the west in West Palm Beach, the Emerald Dunes Golf Club will not disappoint the dedicated player looking for a challenge. Palm Beach is the winter home to several professional sports teams. Avid fans won’t want to miss practice sessions and games. In North Palm Beach, you’ll find the New York Mets at Thomas J. White Stadium , and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Holman Stadium . For Saint Louis Cardinals or Montreal Expos training center, check the schedule at Roger Dean Stadium . For a different kind of spectator sport, take a champagne picnic and watch the ponies at the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, just west of Palm Beach. Racing and gambling enthusiasts will enjoy greyhound racing at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach, or junkets from the Port of Palm Beach on the Palm Beach Princess . Educational Attractions For
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