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25 Jun

Posted at 12:11h in News

Feel the good vibrations this summer at the iconic Hilton West Palm Beach.

In July, the West Palm Beach hotel’s back lawn will turn into a verdant oasis showcasing group fitness and wellness classes and inviting guests to recharge and reconnect in the great outdoors under the sun and stars. Plus, who can say no to complimentary F45 training on the grass? You can thank us later.

July programming:

F45 Training

Saturday, July 13

8–8:45am

Free for the public and hotel guests

The “F” in F45 stands for “functional fitness,” meaning movements that support you in your daily life. And the “45” is for 45 minutes. Each monthly class will merge three leading-edge fitness training styles into one heart-pumping cardio workout, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training. All skill levels welcome and ages 18+.

Changing Frequencies: A Sound Healing Class

Thursday, July 11

8-9pm

$10 per person and free for hotel guests

Local guru Martha Popova will guide participants through the ancient art of sound healing which helps with relaxation and mindfulness. The 60-minute class also includes meditation and reiki techniques to attain a higher state of well-being.  Mats are provided. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/changing-frequencies-a-sound-healing-class-tickets-878042618107.

HIIT with 1 Fitness

Wednesdays

8-9am

$10 per person and free for hotel guests

These HIIT workouts are designed to improve strength, build lean muscle, and maximize calorie burn. Classes are low-impact and perfect for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Mats are provided.

Sculpt & Sweat with 1 Fitness

Saturdays

9-9:45am

$10 per person and free for hotel guests

Join personal trainer Cloe Mimun from 1 Fitness for a low-impact HIIT style class which incorporates barre and Pilates style movements while using bodyweight, lightweight and bands to increase the intensity. All ages and levels are welcome. Mats are provided.

Yoga with 1 Fitness

Sundays

9-10am

$10 per person and free for hotel guests

Start your Sunday outdoors with breathwork, yoga, and a connection with nature. 1 Fitness will lead guests through flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as focus on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. All ages and levels are welcome. Mats are provided.

For a full list of hotel programming, visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com/hotel-activities.

Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com.

25 Jun

Posted at 11:37h in News

Calling all mermaids! Kids can make a brilliant splash this summer during mermaid training at Hilton West Palm Beach on Saturday, June 29.

 

Hit the pool and learn how to become an aquatic princess with Vero Beach Mermaid! Led by world-famous PADI mermaiden, Brandee Anthony, the immersive, 60-minute class will teach kids to safely swim, kick, dive, and tread water gracefully wearing a colorful mermaid tail and monofin. The fun-filled day will end with a mermaid photoshoot. We think Poseidon would approve.

Two sessions are available at 9am and 10am.

Cost is $75 per person.

Kids ages 6 to 9 welcome. Participants must know how to swim. Goggles are required.

For more information or to register, visit mermaidfreedive.com/hilton-mermaid.

Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com.

     
   

20 Jun

Posted at 14:12h in News
On Independence Day, celebrate your right to dine deliciously compliments of Hilton West Palm Beach.   Hilton’s al fresco eatery, La Playa will showcase a 4th of July menu featuring holiday favorites like Grilled BBQ Shrimp and Corn Skewers ($18) with charred corn on the cob and homemade chimichurri sauce, Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sliders ($16), and Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip ($14) with warm corn tortilla chips. Menu available July 4 through July 7.  
Light up the holiday weekend with fun, family entertainment including lawn games and bobbing around in unicorn pool floats followed by après swim snacks and cocktails. Stop by Poolside Sessions on Saturday, July 6, from 12-4pm, and Lazy Sundays, from 1-5pm, when guests will be treated to vacation-mode music and dancing with a live DJ along with tiki-style food and drink specials.   Hilton has unveiled an exclusive Third Night Free offer ideal for revelers who could use an extra day to stay and play in utopia. Perks include a $50 daily food and beverage credit plus Florida residents can receive up to 15-percent off luxurious standard room accommodations that offer soothing respite after a day spent in paradise.   Day passes, including Poolside Sessions and Lazy Sundays, are available for purchase at ResortPass.   Staycation and Third Night Free packages available HERE.   Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com.      
   

17 Jun

Posted at 13:45h in News

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens invites guests to experience the world of illuminated bamboo as it welcomes its newest exhibit, Take Akari: Bamboo Lights. The dazzling experience created by Japan-based bamboo craftsman Akihiro Mashimo and is on view in the Museum’s Yamato-Kan now through September 22, 2024. The exhibition was organized and curated by Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

In Japan, Take Akari, or Bamboo Light festivals, have become beloved cultural celebrations, captivating audiences across the country for over three decades. These festivals were initiated to raise awareness about the critical importance of maintaining bamboo forests and to educate the community on the significance of this vital natural resource in daily life. Now, this mesmerizing experience comes to life at the Morikami. Take Akari: Bamboo Lights offers a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the artistry and master craftsmanship of Akihiro Mashimo, whose illuminated bamboo installations create a unique and immersive atmosphere. The exhibition allows attendees to experience a piece of Japan's vibrant festival culture and brings awareness to the importance of environmental conservation. Take Akari: Bamboo Lights is funded in part by The Jacarlene Foundation, JM Family Enterprises Inc., and Nobu Hotel Miami Beach. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org, and follow on social @morikamimuseum.

17 Jun

Posted at 11:00h in News

Nestled at the intersection of laidback and luxurious in Delray Beach, The Seagate Hotel & Spa is offering sizzling summer discounts for locals and world travelers in need of a tranquil seaside oasis.

The Stay Golden package boasts plenty of serenity and vitamin sea, and guests receive up to 30-percent off luxurious room accommodations and two complimentary cocktails to enjoy poolside when booking a minimum one night stay now through November 13, 2024.

For golf lovers, the Seagate Shotmaker package is the ultimate hole-in-one. Guests enjoy 50-percent off a full round of golf at The Seagate Golf Club’s newly renovated Joe Lee designed, private 18-hole golf course situated on 120 acres of tree-lined fairways and breezy Bimini Bermuda grass. Receive up to 20-percent off accommodations and two gratis cocktails when booking now through September 30, 2024.

The 154-room boutique property is situated on lavish Atlantic Avenue and a five-minute stroll from the Atlantic Ocean. Wellness warriors will want to spoil themselves at the Spa, an 8,000-square-foot retreat which recently unveiled the Zen for Men package, which includes a 30-minute express facial, 90-minute sports massage, and can be enhanced with a nourishing organic coconut oil scalp ritual.

Additionally, the property is the only resort in Delray Beach, Florida to offer hotel guests exclusive access to its historic Beach Club featuring an adventurous kids club and plein air programming like morning and moon beach yoga. In addition to its world-class greens and practice facilities, the Golf Club also serves up Har-Tru tennis and pickleball, a 4,200-square-foot fitness center, and gourmet dining.

The Seagate Hotel & Spa is located at 1000 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 665-4800 or visit seagatedelray.com.

Seagate Hotel photography here.

Seagate Golf Course photography here.

Seagate Spa photography here.

11 Jun

Posted at 13:00h in News

The childhood joys of summertime often include bike rides with family and friends.  For the fourth summer, Boca West Children’s Foundation donated bikes to hundreds of kids as they completed the school year.  Since the Foundation launched the program “Bikes for Tikes” in 2020, it has donated more than 1,000 bikes and helmets to underserved children.

The Foundation recently donated 227 bikes to Roots and Wings for children who reached their literacy goals and 70 bikes to the YMCA of South Palm Beach County for Pre-K graduates.

“We work closely with our charity partners to determine what would make summertime special for the local kids that they serve.  Bikes rides with friends came at the top of the list,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director of the Foundation.

Richard Zenker, Chairman of Boca West

Children’s Foundation Board, said, “With kids’ bikes starting at $150 and helmets costing another $25–$30, bikes are a tough purchase for many families.  We are delighted once again to help add the magic of a bike ride to the kids’ summers.”

About Boca West Children’s Foundation The Boca West Children’s Foundation was launched in 2010 and came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children in Palm Beach County. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to assist children and their families in need in the area.  Since its inception, the Foundation has granted more than $19 million for specific programs for more than 30 charities. Visit Bocawestfoundation.org for more information.

10 Jun

Posted at 13:53h in News
In celebration of Pride Month, June 1-30, Hilton West Palm Beach is rolling out a plethora of party-ready cocktails and sweet treats at its three dining destinations: Galley, La Playa, and Provisions. Guests can make a conga b-line for the hotel's signature restaurant, Galley, which has unveiled “Love Your Way," a colorful cocktail menu that showcases popular drink variations by mixologist extraordinaire Hauk Cornell. "While the craft cocktail's flavor base remains the same, each experience is wonderfully unique," says Cornell. "Love Your Way" Menu: French Love $16 Gin, hibiscus, wild berry, prosecco, and lemon Pink Flamingo $16 Vodka, lemon, hibiscus, and wild berries Ménage À Trois $16 Bourbon, hibiscus, burlesque bitters, angostura bitters, and wild berries   Outside by the pool, work on your tan game with rainbow-themed sippers from La Playa. The tiki pool bar features a "Rainbow in Paradise" menu which includes the Sunshine Crush, Paloma Fria, and Playa Piña Colada ($16 each). End your Pride-cation on a sweet note, and scoop up a rainbow macaron assortment ($15) at Provisions. So good you might be speaking French before the last bite. Bon appétit! Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com. Photography HERE Photo credit: Hilton West Palm Beach

10 Jun

Posted at 13:46h in News

The childhood joys of summertime often include bike rides with family and friends.  For the fourth summer, Boca West Children’s Foundation donated bikes to hundreds of kids as they completed the school year.  Since the Foundation launched the program “Bikes for Tikes” in 2020, it has donated more than 1,000 bikes and helmets to underserved children.

The Foundation recently donated 227 bikes to Roots and Wings for children who reached their literacy goals and 70 bikes to the YMCA of South Palm Beach County for Pre-K graduates.

“We work closely with our charity partners to determine what would make summertime special for the local kids that they serve.  Bikes rides with friends came at the top of the list,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director of the Foundation.

Richard Zenker, Chairman of Boca West

Children’s Foundation Board, said, “With kids’ bikes starting at $150 and helmets costing another $25–$30, bikes are a tough purchase for many families.  We are delighted once again to help add the magic of a bike ride to the kids’ summers.”

About Boca West Children’s Foundation The Boca West Children’s Foundation was launched in 2010 and came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children in Palm Beach County. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to assist children and their families in need in the area.  Since its inception, the Foundation has granted more than $19 million for specific programs for more than 30 charities. Visit Bocawestfoundation.org for more information.

10 Jun

Posted at 11:13h in News
On Father's Day, treat your favorite gastrome to dinner his way on his day. Tucked inside Hilton West Palm Beach, the inside/outside restaurant Galley will celebrate steak lovers with a grand Surf and Turf ($72) special featuring Prime New York Strip, cold water Maine lobster, warm drawn butter, and homemade chimichurri. 
 
Salud your Superdad with mixologist-fashioned cocktails like the Woodford Spire ($16) with Woodford Reserve, lemonade, and cranberry juice; the Woodford Smash ($16) with Woodford Rye, mint, lime, and blackberry; or the Woodford Mule ($17) with Woodford Wheat, sweet vermouth, and Campari. 
 
Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com. 
 
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Photos courtesy of Hilton West Palm Beach

04 Jun

Posted at 13:38h in News

The Junior League of Boca Raton has appointed Nicole Stelzer as its new president for the 2024-2025 season, as well as a new board of directors.

 

The new leadership team was introduced at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Annual May Dinner Meeting, which was held at the Delray Beach Club on May 14.  The new term started on June 1.

Nicole Stelzer was preceded by Meghan Shea who served as president for the last year. Nicole has been a member of the Junior League of Boca Raton for 15 years. In her time, she has led several committees including Chairwoman of its signature fundraiser, Woman Volunteer of the Year, and has served four terms on the JLBR’s Board of Directors.

Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts in finance from Florida Atlantic University and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. She has been working as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for 15 years and resides in Boca Raton with her husband and three children.

 

Board members for 2024-25 are Pattie Goldenberg, Sustaining Advisor; Samantha Vassallo, Advisor to the Board; Barbara Sageman, Assistant to the Board; Michelle Coggiola, VP of Finance; Valentina Moretti, VP of Community; Gwenn Feliciano, VP of Communications; Debbie Abrams, VP of Fundraising; Alex Welsh, VP of Membership; Paige Gantt, VP of Strategy and Planning; Amanda O’Brien, Secretary; and Victoria Matthews, President Elect.

About the Junior League of Boca Raton

Throughout the year, JLBR members will contribute more than 35,000 volunteer hours and provide more than $250,000 to support our mission of training volunteers, developing the potential of women and improving the South Florida community through impact areas: child welfare, hunger, and nonprofit support. To learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at 561-620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org. Connect with us on facebook.com/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton or Instagram