Palm Beach

In the early 1900s, former oil magnate Henry Morrison Flagler took an interest in Florida’s southern coast and began developing an exclusive resort community. By establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area, he built two hotels; his hope was that America’s first families would populate the area. This modest community would later blossom into an iconic American destination, hosting British royalty, American movie stars, and becoming the home away from home for some of the country’s most prominent families. As the century progressed, Palm Beach established itself as a luxury hideaway synonymous with old-world glamour and new-world sophistication. In this splendid volume, longtime Palm Beach resident and social fixture Aerin Lauder takes us through her own unique Palm Beach. From favorite restaurants like Nandos and Renatos, to favorite homes like La Follia and Villa Artemis, it takes us to the high-end shops of Worth Avenue and the scenic byways of the Lake Worth Trail, while telling us the stories, faces and places that have become so identifiable with Palm Beach.