Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Palm Beach: Worth Avenue

If you missed the first part of the trip, you can find all about our first days and time at the International Polo Club right here.

quiet moments at The Breakers pool after a rain storm and early happy hour
at one of our favorite spots - The Seafood Bar

Day Three: His & Hers 
Derek headed out for the golf course early so I had the chance to sleep in, have a little sweat session at the gym and then head off to the massage! I usually book all of our activities and meals but give Derek's number as the confirmation just so they bother him but not me, ha! This time it paid off - when the spa called him to confirm, he upgraded me from a 50 minute massage to an 80 minute - what a great surprise! It was a very relaxing and peaceful hour or so spent at the spa.


I couldn't help but laugh because it was so nice and sunny when I went into the spa and then pouring rain for my walk back - so Florida! Luckily it stopped quickly and we made our way to the pool bar for some drinks and lunch.

We each had margaritas to start but I was very into peach drinks most of the this trip

We logged a lot of beach time today and a nice walk for me before finishing off the day lounging by the pool.  I always love any day when you can stay out in the sun until 4-5pm ish because I love dozing off as the day turns into evening.


Dinner tonight was at Taboo, a classic Palm Beach location right on Worth Avenue.  The setting inside was darling and we lucked out with a booth right near the fireplace.  We split a caesar salad and mussels for appetizers then I went for a pizza (delicious!) and Derek some fish.


Dinner didn't take too long so we strolled the avenue with the palm trees all lit up and made our way over to The Chesterfield Hotel and the Leopard Lounge.  It was a fun and older setting with great music and perfect for grabbing a post dinner drink.


Day Four: Worth Avenue
This was our morning to switch over to The Breakers and we were nicely sent off with some candy and waters.  We lucked out and a room was ready right away so we were able to drop our stuff off before taking off for shopping.


The morning was spent strolling up and down Worth Avenue with a mix of window shopping and picking up a few treats to  bring home.  Derek's big stop was his favorite - Brooks Brothers and I found Roberta Roller Rabbit, which was a little hidden but picked up a couple tassel necklaces for the beach.  Speaking of the beach, the end of the strip leads over to the beach so after taking in the views we headed off the path a little bit to my favorite finds - C. Orrico (a Lilly Pulitzer signature store) and Rapunzel's Closet which had the cutest little cards, accessories and clothes.  I scooped up a little "wish you were here" clutch to tote my stuff to the beach.

I really loved all the dog touches - there were water bowls outside (and custom to every) store that had me wishing Stella was down there with us!

After getting back to the hotel it took us all of two minutes to get down to lunch.  On our last visit Derek got a lobster roll that I remembered being delicious so I was happy to have that - with a frozen peach bellini drink.


We tested out the beach for a bit but after feeling how windy we opted for the pool for the rest of the day.  Late in the afternoon a few huge rain clouds rolled in so we got a spot at the pool bar under cover for an early happy hour and met a nice young couple to chat with.


Another favorite from our previous trip was Flagler's Steakhouse - everything is delicious there!  We took the trolley over for dinner out on the upper porch (would recommend being outside!) for an amazing meal.  Steaks for both - bone in filet for him and petite filet for me, and we split an amazing mac and cheese.  It was topped off with warm chocolate chip cookies which literally put us into a food coma - so filling!

We could never get sick of this bar, seriously! It was another repeat favorite from a previous visit so we made sure to go each night.  More on that later.

Helpful Links...
AB&G
Taboo
The Chesterfield Hotel
The Leopard Lounge
Rapunzel's Closet
The Breakers
The Beach Club
Flagler's Steakhouse

Check back for the final part of the trip tomorrow! xx

41 comments:

  1. The breakers is my favorite - I've been to a few weddings there and it's just beautiful!! Your trip was amazing!! So much beach time, pool time and relaxing time! The best! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Le sigh, your pictures make me want spring and summer!!!

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  3. Those margs looked on point!! I'm always down for a good one of those. And I love how that pool you can see the ocean from it!

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  4. What an aweosme trip! The scenery is so pretty! xx

    Christina :: Simple and Delish

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  5. Gorgeous pictures! It sounds like such a lovely vacation. Love your little beach pouch - that is super cute.

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  6. Looks like an awesome beach getaway! I liked the "Dog Bar" you took a pic of haha. Loving all of your Spring and Summer clothes--can't wait to bust those out!

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  7. Beautiful pictures! What a sweet hubby you have for your massage upgrade. Worth Avenue looks so amazing.

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  8. i loved seeing that bar in your snaps! and don't you love how florida just hearts dogs? gotta love it :) and how sweet he upgraded your massage - what a treat! ugh now i want one of those :)

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. I am going to need to have your husband call my husband and convince him to buy bathing suits like your husband. He absolutely hates buying swim suits and whenever I pick one I like he says no and walks away. Maybe I should just surprise him with one...then he has to wear it right?

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  10. What a wonderful trip!!! Definitely super jealous. Thanks for sharing.

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

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  11. Love all of these photos!! They bring back memories of my sister's wedding. The last picture that we all took was by the pool at the Breakers. They had their reception at the beach house. I loved Worth Ave too and bought my first Jack Rogers there! :-)

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  12. Your trip looked absolutely amazing! Now I am craving some beach time and a massage!

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  13. Your trip was the perfect break to the cold winter weather! And your hair looks so good in every picture....that's the thought I had each picture I scrolled through haha!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  14. I'm just going to let you plan my next vacation, k? All of the drinks (that frozen peach bellini!), food, and places y'all visited look amazing.

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  15. I love the dress you are wearing in those last few pictures - so pretty! Your trip looks amazing so far!

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  16. Again, this looks like SUCH a fun trip! I need to add this to our "must-go" places list. All of those food (and drinks) look delicious! And an 80-minute massage sounds absolutely heavenly!

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  17. I'm seriously so obsessed with Palm Beach now just from your recaps - I want to go! You guys had gorgeous weather. And, how cute is that Wish You Were Here bag? Love!

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  18. All those drinks look delish! And how cute is that doggy bar? I love how so many shops and restaurants around here provide water for the pups <3
    Green Fashionista

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  19. How sweet of your husband to upgrade your massage! Such a nice surprise for sure! I love all of the doggy touches!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  20. I love all of your (and his!) outfits throughout this trip! It really has me dreaming of a warm getaway after just having finished shovelling my driveway! And the doggy details are so sweet!

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  21. Looks like such an amazing getaway and has me dreaming of spring and summer so I can log some serious beach time! My skin is so pasty definitely needs some sun! Love that pink button up dress so much.

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  22. oh how sweet that he upgraded your massage! my husband probably would have cancelled it. haha jk.
    the dress you wore at Taboo is fabulous! absolutely love it. and the lobster roll & frozen peach bellini... YUM!

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  23. Oh man, I'm dying to go to the beach now! We have a trip planned for June and I'm so ready to go. This little taste of warm weather we've had has also given me some serious spring fever! I'm ready for flip flops and bathing suits! Can't wait to see more from your trip!
    Lindsay
    Lindsay's Sweet World

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  24. That is totally Florida, sunshine one minute and then rain the next! Glad y'all didn't get too much rain and were able to enjoy the sunshine! That's so awesome that Derek upgraded your massage! I'm sure he got some major husband points for that!

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  25. Ahh! I love Palm Beach! We were there two years ago for our anniversary and ate at Taboo! Love all your Lilly and bright colored dresses, so fitting!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  26. So sweet that he upgraded your massage! Sounds like you guys had an awesome time! From the beautiful sunshine to the delicious food to meeting other couples! So fun! :)

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  27. What a great trip!!! I've never been Palm beach but I will definitely have to make it one day!! Love the doggie bar! =P

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  28. Golfing and the spa - you two know how to do vacation! LOVE your pink dress! The Breakers looks amaaazing!

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  29. What a fun trip!! That was so sweet that your husband upgraded your massage. You are one very lucky girl. I have never been to Palm Beach but now I really want to go.

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  30. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this looks so heavenly! So glad you had a nice vacation!

    Laura
    www.blackcoffeebeautiful.com

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  31. Worth Ave is my happy place! I loved following all your Instas, such an amazing and gorgeous trip!!

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  32. I love your style! This was the perfect winter trip!

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  33. What a fun trip! I love seeing all the scenery and of course lovin' that Lilly girl! My friend just started working at the Breakers as an event coordinator and I have to say I'm rather jealous this is her view everyday.

    Erin, Attention To Darling
    www.attentiontodarling.com

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  34. That weather is defintiely Florida for you! lol Sounds so fun and relaxing! How nice of Derek to extend your massage time and that frozen peach bellini looks delicious!

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  35. I love all your pictures - everything (and you!) looks so gorgeous! How sweet of Derek to upgrade your massage!

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  36. We spent our half day on Worth Avenue and had lunch at Taboo! Also, did you get that coral tassel necklace at Roberta Roller Rabbit while there? I got the same one and actually am wearing it today! It became a quick favorite!

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  37. Girl, I so miss these snaps in my daily life!!!!!

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  38. Love this! I've added Palm Beach to my list of places I'd love to visit soon! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

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  39. Upgraded massage?!?! LOVE THAT!!!! Palm Beach is totally your place, girlie!!! The colors and everything just scream Christina!! I love it! :)

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  40. I have heard that The Breakers is fabulous and from your pictures it certainly looks amazing! Xo, Stephanie

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