"....filled with photos by Missy Janes and bright prose by Rose on topics ranging from Palm Beach history to must-sees on the island.....the book is sure to find its way onto guestroom nightstands in Palm Beach homes." — Palm Beach Life Magazine
“Rick Rose has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Palm Beaches. A native of Palm Beach County, he’s the historian for the Worth Avenue Association, leading 2,000 visitors each year on tours. . . this illustrated tome is full of tips on where to go and what to pack (a blazer and tie for men, a cocktail dress for women—all in light colors) when visiting this iconic destination.” –– Palm Beach Illustrated
"The visitors guide to all that is Great in Palm Beach."— Gail Coniglio, Mayor, Palm Beach
"Rick Rose has put together an invaluable guide to all that is Palm Beach. Don’t miss his magical Worth Avenue walking tours. No one does it better than Rick, and he’s a snazzy dresser too!" — Marley Herring, President, Worth Avenue Association
"I believe that Rick Rose may have lived in Palm Beach in the gilded age in another life. Rick’s historic perspectives are not only accurate in detail, but peppered with all sorts of juicy tidbits along the way. The weekly tours of Worth Avenue that he conducts for our organization are so much fun and so informative that many people attend time and time again. Rick is a treasure." — Robin Miller, General Manager, Worth Avenue Association
"As a local native born resident, international, hotelier, innkeeper, community activist, historian, Worth Avenue tour guide and Palm Beach enthusiast, Rick Rose is highly qualified to author a must-read guide to Palm Beach for visitors and residents alike." — Laurel Baker, Executive Director, Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
Description
Welcome to Palm Beach, America’s first resort destination,
where leisure is always in style.
Browse the exclusive boutiques of Worth Avenue with author and local aficionado
Rick Rose. Peak inside the exclusive Breakers Palm Beach, where American
aristocracy has enjoyed sophisticated, tropical elegance since the Gilded Age.
Explore, indulge, and relax in this celebrated tropical paradise. This illustrated guide
offers in-the-know advice to make the most of a Palm Beach visit.
• Historic sites and architectural landmarks include Henry Morrison Flagler’s
Whitehall, President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, and the art deco House
of the Future featured at the 1939 World’s Fair.
• Arts, cultural, and sporting events, from the Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts to the Winter Equestrian Festival, keep guests entertained
throughout the season.
• Enjoy the outdoors with a bicycle ride along the Lake Trail or an airboat tour
in the everglades. Meet the wildlife at Manatee Lagoon, Lion Country Safari,
and Loggerhead Marinelife Center.