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Opposite page: The exhale Spa at The Omphoy Ocean Resort. thing from quaint B&Bs to upscale resorts. The latest entry on the hotel landscape is The Omphoy Ocean Resort, which opened its doors in the fall of 2009. new kid on the block “The Omphoy was designed not to fit into the Palm Beach look,” says Deborah Carr, the resort’s general manager. “As the first hotel built in 20 years here, The Omphoy brings a contemporary Zen-like design to Palm Beach that is unmatched—cocoon-like with warm woods and cool stone floors, and water as its mantra throughout the resort.” The Omphoy features 134 guestrooms and suites, each with a space for balconies, terraces or large picture windows that open the rooms to impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. Onsite amenities include a palm tree-lined infinity pool with waterfall and private cabanas; The MB Terrace restaurant and Michelle Bernstein’s restaurant—both featuring cuisine by award-winning celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein; and the O-bar, featuring a special bistro menu by Bernstein, as well as billiard table and a 64-inch plasma TV where guests can catch up on their favorite sports team action. Guests at The Omphoy can also enjoy the 8,000-sq.-ft. bi-level exhale Spa, which offers a complete menu of massage therapies, signature facials, acupuncture treatments, fitness courses and an outdoor meditation garden. And while The Omphoy is all about luxury, Carr explains, guests can often take advantage of some pretty competitive rates. “Although slow on the uptake of the changing traveler, Palm Beach has recognized the need to offer more to the traveler,” she explains. “On the hotel side, enticing guests and families with value-added visits and affordable rates outside of season has become standard in the four- and five-star hotels in Palm Beach.” To that end, The Omphoy has a Fourth Night Free package that includes a complimentary night with any 3-night booking. There’s also the $10 Dinner at Michelle Bernstein’s at The Omphoy package, with a gourmet 3-course meal for $10 pp at Chef Bernstein’s signature restaurant when reserving an oceanfront or deluxe oceanview room. Average nightly rates start at $199-$349 per night. “We are so fortunate to have such a great and unique resort,” gushes Allison. Around the property, “we are able to capture the essence of the beach and ocean feel with our natural light, organic color scheme and breathtaking views,” she says. “We are also ocean front, and there is no better way to experience Palm Beach than having the dazzling turquoise Atlantic Ocean as your front yard and all the city has to offer in terms of dining, shopping and entertainment behind you.” Around the resort, guests can enjoy two pools, including an infinity-edged pool and a lagoon pool with a slide that’s perfect for little ones; two signature restaurants; and the Si Spa, featuring an array of treatments such as body scrubs, wraps, facials, hand treatments and massages. In fact, the property is currently offering an Ultimate Spa Retreat package that includes accommodations, two 50-minute treatments per night, a $50 resort dining credit per night, and unlimited use of spa facilities for two adults, including steam room, heated marble beds, relaxation room with hot tea bar, private whirlpool, waterfall showers and locker room. Rates start from $469-$719 per night. Mention booking code SPA. For families, recommend the Kid’s Scuba Bubble Maker Getaway package. Priced from $409-$609 per night, this package includes 2night family-friendly accommodations in a 2-bedroom condo, an Introduction to Scuba class allowing kids to experience the underwater world—under close supervision little ones swim in the pool and can enjoy “scuba” games—all gear and equipment; and complimentary valet parking. Use promotional code D51 when booking. ÍÍ marriott luxe Singer Island Beach, meanwhile, is home to the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, which is a great option for families or clients who want to enjoy a more extended stay. In fact, Allison explains, “During the winter when our weather stays warm and fabulous, we have a lot of people coming to escape the cold of their homes. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and the entire northeast are regular winter travelers to Palm Beach. When the summer comes in,” she adds, “we get a lot of Floridians coming in for the weekends, or those who can catch a quick or direct flight from U.S. cities. The kids are out of school and it’s easy to take a day or two off to come on a little escape to our beachside.” The resort, which opened in 2007, features 239 luxurious 1- and 2bedroom suites, each with a private terrace, full kitchen, washer and dryer, separate living room, flat-screen TVs, Bose stereo system, and marble bathrooms. Presidential suite at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa. october 2010 81

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend October 2010

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk
Tour Talk
Luxurious India by Rail, Plane and Boat
The Heavenly Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces
Experiencing the High Life in Kenya
Savoring the North of England
Riviera Nayarit Travel Planner
Marival Residences & World Spa
Wildly Luxurious––High-End Vacations
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Does it Again
Guadeloupe
Five High-End Villa Stays
Compagnie du Ponant's Le Boreal
Palm Beach: Playground for the Rich and Famous
Hawks Cay Resort, Florida Keys
La Costa Resort and Spa, California

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