Summer Newsletter: What's New In Palm Beach
What's New at White Elephant Palm Beach
America's first resort destination is gearing up for an extraordinary season of fun. Celebrating 150 years of tourism, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County details the rich history of America's first resort destination with the 'Wish You Were Here' exhibit (November 15, 2024-June 28, 2025) at the Palm Beach History Museum. Offering an immersive journey through time, highlights include discovering a 140-year-old diary through the lens of modern technology, listening to the sultry jazz once played at the iconic Sunset Lounge, and marveling at never-before-exhibited paintings by the legendary Highwaymen. To take advantage of the best social happenings - from Art Palm Beach and the Palm Beach International Boat Show to West Palm's new sophisticated lifestyle destination, Nora District - stay at White Elephant Palm Beach, the town's most sophisticated address, set in a 1920s landmark mansion just off Main Street. There, enjoy exclusive perks like newly launched VIP access to a private waterfront members' club, celebratory packages for newlyweds and parents-to-be, plus complimentary use of the latest BMW series to explore the Palm Beaches.
New Partnership with The Cove Club
As of December 2024, guests staying in one of 19 suites at White Elephant Palm Beach now have complimentary access to West Palm Beach's most exclusive waterfront sanctuary: The Cove Club. The private members-only club is revered as the city's ultimate oasis, with a floating dock and cabanas, a glittering pool, and a see-and-be-seen bar and restaurant with water views and weekly live music. For those not staying in the suites, a day pass—priced at just $50 per person, per day—opens the doors to all the club's exceptional amenities and services. Available Wednesday through Sunday from 12pm to 11pm, guests are whisked to and from the club in sleek BMWs, courtesy of White Elephant Resort's ongoing collaboration, while valet parking ensures effortless access for those arriving on their own.
Urban Safari: Family Adventures in Palm Beach
Take the family on a Palm Beach "safari"—no passports required. White Elephant Palm Beach guests who book the family "Safari" experience enjoy two nights in a suite along with beach toys, nature activity books, binoculars, and magnifying glasses for explorations at MacArthur State Beach Park and Nature Center, where activities include a snorkeling adventure and a family kayaking excursion. For an extra touch of fun while back at the hotel, a kids' play tent can even be set up in the suite. Beyond the property, families can explore an array of kid-friendly attractions, from the Cox Science Center & Aquarium to the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, home to hundreds of animals, including endangered Malayan tigers, Mexican spider monkeys, and jaguars, all within 23 acres of shaded tropical habitat. Meanwhile, the Norton Museum of Art has introduced Project Room, an interactive art space inspired by Stuart Davis's iconic New York Mural. Here, visitors of all ages can engage with the museum's collection through hands-on activities, making art accessible and fun for the whole family.
Intimate Celebrations, Extraordinary Settings
With its heritage style and architecture, intimate scale, and covetable location near the best of West Palm Beach — from the next-door Bradley Park to the shops and restaurants of Main Street and the Atlantic Ocean— White Elephant Palm Beach makes for an unforgettable backdrop for weddings, honeymoons, and other celebrations. To help take the legwork out of the planning and preparations, the hotel has put together a selection of special packages designed to make the most of a Palm Beach getaway. The Meaningful Micro Weddings package is ideal for couples looking for an intimate setting in which to tie the knot: reserve the Park or Palm Suite and enjoy fresh flowers, a small bridal bouquet and boutonniere, a rooftop ceremony, plus a champagne toast, charcuterie, cheeseboard, and wedding cake for up to 10 guests. Meanwhile, the Minimooners package includes a deluxe one-bedroom suite, arrival welcome amenity of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, and two in-room massages before dinner or after breakfast. Finally, couples looking for a restful babymoon break can book a special package that features two nights in a suite, a complimentary arrival gift, a special surprise for parents-to-be and the little one, and a relaxing in-suite massage.
Where to Stay: White Elephant Palm Beach
Nestled in the heart of Palm Beach sits an icon of Palm Beach luxury - White Elephant Palm Beach. With an enviable location just off Main Street, White Elephant Palm Beach is housed in the former Bradley Park Hotel, originally constructed in 1924 as one of the first resorts on Palm Beach's Main Street. Today, the landmark building with a Mizner-style façade captures the spirit of a grand home with 32 residential-style rooms and suites, a buzzy restaurant (and another northeast transplant) LoLa 41, and a 120-plus piece collection of colorful modern and pop art, including original works by Orit Fuchs and beloved Doodle Boy custom made for the hotel. Exclusive amenities include access to the latest BMW series, Priority Bicycles, and Barton & Gray yachts to explore the island. Travelers who book the "Suite Stays" package also enjoy 30% off stays of two nights or longer when booking one of the suites, each fitted with contemporary décor, L'Occitane beauty products, and fine Italian linens.
How to Get There
Nonstop flights to Palm Beach are available from several U.S. cities, including New York, Washington D.C., Boston, and Dallas. This winter, Palm Beach International Airport will welcome the return of many seasonal flights, including daily direct service from Los Angeles on JetBlue as well as a new direct route from Long Island MacArthur Airport. Delta brought back direct service from New York's Westchester County, and American Airlines resumed its "Sun-and-Fun" routes to West Palm Beach in October. JSX, the luxury public charter carrier, also launched four new seasonal winter routes, including direct flights from Westchester County and from Morristown, NJ to West Palm Beach. Additionally, Canadian carrier Porter Airlines offers seasonal winter direct flights from Toronto to West Palm Beach.
A Festive Suite Escape
Ring in the holidays amid palm trees and white-sand beaches at White Elephant Palm Beach, which embraces the welcoming feel of a grand home while maintaining the ambiance of a landmarked boutique hotel. To make the season especially rosy and bright, the Santa's Suite Package is the perfect option for large families and groups, with exclusive accommodation in one of the two penthouse suites that are specially decked out with holiday-themed decor, Christmas lights, and a festive tree. The package also includes an arrival amenity of hot chocolate, gingerbread house decorating kit, and complimentary gift-wrapping service for any last-minute shopping. The concierge can also point out the best holiday decorations including a stroll down Worth Avenue for the as well as the special Holiday Evening tours at the Henry Flagler Museum, a national historic landmark, with historically accurate greenery, trimmings, and ribbons.