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Girl’s Trip to the Chesterfield

November 30, 2020

Girl’s Trip to the Chesterfield

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I’ve had the pleasure of first visiting Palm Beach for my Bachelorette weekend already two+ years ago. It is the ultimate destination for a girl’s weekend. Amazing dining, one of a kind boutiques, and all of the prettiest lined streets you can handle! While I’ll be sharing a more in-depth travel guide later, I wanted to highlight one of the island’s hotels that could serve as your home away from home. Let me introduce you to The Chesterfield!

The Location

The perfectly pink building on Cocoanut Row has been a hotel since 1926. Originally called The Lido-Venice, it sits just a few blocks from famous Worth Avenue. That means it’s right in the middle of all the action! Although it’s tucked away on a quieter side street, you’ll be able to reach all of the best restaurants and boutiques in under ten minutes. Take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary valet and you won’t have to worry about your car for the entire weekend.

The Rooms

I honestly first fell in love with this hotel while daydreaming of places to stay in London. The Chesterfield Palm Beach is part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection with hotels all over the world, but the only one in the United States. Like its cousin, the Chesterfield Mayfair in London, each of the 42 rooms are individually designed to match the vibrance of Palm Beach. Think of a healthy blend of pastels, florals, and patterns. When you first check in to your room, there’s a slight thrill in not knowing which design you’re going to get.

The Leopard Lounge

Almost every fantastic hotel has a great cocktail lounge to go with. Well, that is certainly true with The Chesterfield. The mood at the Leopard Lounge is dark and imitate, with a familiar classic feel. It reminded me of some of my favorite bars in Manhattan. Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong are the perfect musical companions as you sip a cocktail or two. I highly recommend the French Martini.

Afternoon Tea Time

Keeping in tune with the hotel’s British roots, The Chesterfield serves an afternoon tea. I cannot recommend this enough! There’s a long list of teas to choose from, but the real star is the tray of tea sandwiches and cakes. I may need to start making cucumber sandwiches at home for myself. Relax in the Chesterfield Courtyard with your best girlfriends and a pot of tea.

There are so many incredible hotels in Palm Beach. Each with its own sense of charm and style. If you’re looking for a destination with refinement and class, then The Chesterfield is the place for you. Book your own girl’s weekend in the land of pink and green today!

Love from Florida,
Katie

As always, thanks for stopping by! To keep up with all things about the Sunshine State, be sure to visit my exclusive Florida page, here.

Worth Avenue Mornings

November 25, 2020

Worth Avenue Mornings

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Palm Beach, Florida has long evoked visions of splendor. It’s a place where the elite families of NYC come to vacation. More importantly, it’s a pristine town without even the slightest palm frond out of place. No matter who you are,

Read Up On Your History

The history of Palm Beach is just as glitzy and glamorous as the fabled Vias along Worth Avenue. Before you take a trip to Palm Beach, I highly recommend reading up on some of the local lore. I promise you’ll appreciate everything so much more! Some of my favorite reads include Bubble in the Sun by Christopher Knowlton and Lilly by Kathryn Livingston. The latest Palm Beach book on my radar, that I saw while shopping is Suzie Zuzek for Lilly Pulitzer by Susan Brown. Anything that combines fashion and history is sure to be a win for me!

Get Up Early

This is always my recommendation when traveling and it deserves repeating! I woke up with the sunrise each morning in Palm Beach. The result is having Worth Avenue practically to myself. With I was able to window shop at myself pace and really wander through the Vias. Each time I found something new and aesthetically gorgeous!

Start With A Cup of Coffee

Caffeine always gets the day off to a good start. For me, I found myself instinctually strolling to The Colony Hotel and their Cafe 155. Inside is a beautiful of pastels and palms with a surprisingly long menu. With iced soy latte in hand, served in a fetching monogrammed cup, I was ready to take on the day! When you’re in Palm Beach, that includes a lot of shopping and dining!

Don’t Skip the Vias

Along Worth Avenue, there are several Vias that cut through to Peruvian Avenue and lead to beautiful courtyards. While the Main Street has countless high end designer shops, you can also find some gem boutiques along the side streets. The most famous of the Vias is Via Mizner, named for Palm Beach architect, Addison Mizner. Today it holds shops and the Italian restaurant, Renato. Back in the day, it was also home to the original boutique from Lilly Pulitzer.

Madison Avenue, Rodeo Drive, Worth Avenue. Every chic town has its own picturesque street lined with designer shops and cafes. Palm Beach is no exception. With it’s manicured bougainvilleas and endless palm trees, it may just be my favorite!

Love from Florida,
Katie

As always, thanks for stopping by! To keep up with all things about the Sunshine State, be sure to visit my exclusive Florida page, here.

Florida Weekend Destinations

August 18, 2020

Florida Weekend Destinations

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With back to school and fall fashion starting to take the forefront, it seems like summer is starting to wind down. Meanwhile, I’m still trying to hold onto my favorite season for dear life. That means keeping my closet cheerful and daydreaming of last minute weekend trips to some of my favorite Florida destinations. If you’re a fellow Floridian, and itching for some change of scenery, here are my favorite ideas for quick (even last-minute) weekend trips in the Sunshine State.

St. Petersburg

Well of course I have to start with my very own city as an option! If you haven’t visited St. Pete recently, my how it has grown! One of the reasons I love living here is because it’s turning into such an art and culture hub. We have so many art museums, music venues, a cherished brewery scene, and quick access to Gulf beaches. Our newest attraction, the Pier, has helped revitalize our Tampa Bay waterfront. Stay at the Vinoy Hotel, right in the heart of downtown, for a quintessential St. Pete experience.

Boca Grande

David and I had the opportunity to visit Boca Grande at the beginning of the summer. It’s easy to say that it instantly became a family favorite. Just a quick drive away, you’re transported to Florida, how it was meant to be. The rush is gone and spending all day on the water is a way of life. While they don’t open again for the season until October, the Gasparilla Inn is the place to stay. Access to their private beach club, and front row view of turquoise waters, is worth the trip alone!

Miami

Can you believe I’m a lifelong Floridian, but my first visit to Miami wasn’t until March of this year! That being said, I can’t wait to go back and take David along for the ride. There’s so much to love about Miami and South Beach, it requires multiple weekend trips to truly see it all. City-musts include wondering the Art Deco District, visit the Wynwood Walls, and stuffing yourself with delicious Cuban food. For a place to hang your head, I had a chance to visit the Savoy and their staff was absolutely wonderful!

Islamorada

One of my best friends recently visited this Florida key with her family and I think it may be my next place to visit. Again, I lived here all my life, but have yet to see the Keys for myself. That needs to be fixed right away! Of course, we have to monitor potential tropical storms and hurricanes very closely. So, booking a stay at one of their hotels, probably the Checca Lodge, will be last minute. This will be all in the name for Key Lime Pie!

St. Augustine

Our state’s (and country’s) oldest city needs to make the list! St. Augustine is an absolute must visit for any Floridian. Of course, you have the huge historic element: Ponce de Leon, the Civil Rights Moment, and Henry Flagler. This town also has an amazing food culture to go along with it! One of my favorite restaurants, aptly named The Floridian, can be found here. Visit the fort, spend an afternoon on the beach, and get to know this little slice of Florida.

Apalachicola

This small town in Florida’s panhandle was a frequent day trip for me during my college days at FSU. It’s definitely a trek to get to, but an extremely picturesque one along the Emerald Coast. Since my last visit, Apalachicola has really started to get a second wind. Despite being hit by a Category 4 hurricane in 2019, it continues to rebound with new restaurants, boutiques, and the historic Gibson Inn. I was really hoping to get here at some point this summer, I’ll have to raincheck, perhaps during the fall.

Tallahassee

Why not take the time to get to know the Sunshine State’s capital city? I spent four great years living in Tallahassee, getting to know the town away from the college campus. Since FSU’s football games seem very unlikely this year, at least to the scale, it would be the perfect opportunity to see what else it has to offer. Because it’s farther from the coast, you can appreciate different outdoor pursuits, like the many hiking and biking trails. Work up an appetite and eat at some of my favorite college haunts. Gordo’s, Jim and Melts, or Cabo’s are just to name a few name a few.

Palm Beach

Maybe I’m saving the best for last, but there is something truly magical about Palm Beach. It’s so opulent, but somehow feels welcoming and familiar. It’s a city that helped put Florida on the map as a star tourist destination. I personally love Palm Beach for it’s antique shopping and picturesque alleyways. While visiting on my bachelorette weekend, we stayed at The Colony Hotel and it was the perfect home base for our visit.

From coast to coast, Florida just has so much to offer. Instead of hopping on a plane and jetting to some far distant location, stay close to home and learn to love even more of the Sunshine State.

Love from Florida,
Katie

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