By Beth Landman
Fitness, Spas and Wellness
New Yorkers will be stoked to learn that famed lifestyle brand Equinox has finally come to West Palm Beach. A nearly 35,000-square-foot location opened this month in CityPlace, with impressive views, state-of-the-art equipment, signature classes, restorative programs, a luxe spa and a juice bar. equinox.com
In West Boca Raton, Life Time, which has a country club-style facility on Yamato Road, complete with pools and pickleball courts, is opening a second, two-story facility on the west side in December. It will feature the popular CTR (Core Tone Reform), as well as yoga, strength and cardio classes, a training floor, cafe and co-ed wet suite with a cold plunge, sauna and steam room. lifetime.life
Always on the cutting edge, the Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island, which opened last year with hyperbaric oxygen chambers and an indoor-outdoor hydrothermal water therapy circuit, has introduced Aescape, using AI and a 3D scan to gather over a million data points, map your body and precisely customize robotic massage. The Ammortal Chamber gives new meaning to a “comfy chair,” with zero gravity and technologies including red and near infrared light therapy for cellular healing; guided breath work and meditation; molecular hydrogen for detoxification; and oxygen and ozone to help neutralize free radicals. amritocean.com
The palatial, 50,000-square-foot Spa Palmera within The Boca Raton is legendary, and has a slew of new ultra-glam offerings that will be on the spa menu by the end of the year. The Gilded Waters Ritual Bath uses 24K gold balm; the Gold Refined Body Treatment, begins with a scrub, includes gold repair serum and a collagen mask, and finishes with massage; and the Diamond Age Defying Facial leaves exfoliated skin as smooth as a stone. thebocaraton.com
Maximizing hair growth has become a hot topic and Palm Beach’s most iconic resort, The Breakers, has brought in beloved European brand Miriam Quevedo, developed by a pioneer in the field of trichology, to maximize hair vitality. Shampoo and conditioning treatments at the salon will now be done using award-winning products that merge biotechnology with precious ingredients such as rose stem cells, 24K bioactive gold, platinum, diamonds and caviar extract. thebreakers.com
Inspired by the ancient healing practice of sand bathing, always luxurious Eau Palm Beach has added the Psammo Quartz Ritual, a restorative therapy that immerses guests in warm alpha quartz with touchless flow massage and inversion gravity, meant to have anti-inflammatory benefits that relieve chronic pain. It’s also deeply relaxing. eaupalmbeach.com
Co-developed by Steve Witkoff, The Belgrove Resort & Spa, which opened last year in West Palm Beach, has launched “Wellness Sundays” for guests and daytime visitors, offering including yoga, sound baths and massage, along with healthy brunch options. marriott.com
Palm House, a hotel that premiered last year on Palm Beach island, has formed partnerships with Reforming Pilates to hold on-property sessions, and with luxury French beauty brand Sisley to offer guests a discount on treatments and products, and complimentary car service to and from the island boutique. palmhouse.com
A Rose Gold facial that hydrates and imparts radiance, as well as the HydraLuxe cleansing facial that is coupled with lymphatic drainage, are new additions at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, along with renovated tennis and pickleball facilities and a new basketball court. fourseasons.com/palmbeach
The rooms at Acqualina in Sunny Isles have always been extremely impressive, and now there are additions on the fifth floor: a 2,767-square-foot suite with almost 900 square feet of outdoor space, overlooking the ocean. Over at the spa, the new Balance Massage employs organic CBD to reduce deep tension and inflammation. acqualinaresort.com
After a $100 million, seven-month renovation, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne will reopen next month with redesigned rooms, two new restaurants, a new spa and wellness offerings, as well as a partnership with TUMI. ritzcarlton.com
Following the success of its sleep retreats, Carillon in Miami has introduced Inner Glow: A Menopause and Perimenopause Retreat. The five-day, four-night program includes diagnostic testing, personalized hormone balancing treatments, touchless wellness treatments, a noninvasive collagen-stimulating facial using radio frequency and IV supplements. Of course, just lounging in the expansive suites overlooking the ocean has restorative benefits. carillonhotel.com
A highly indulgent facial using the plant-based phytotherapy line Yon-Ka is the latest treatment on the menu at the Marriott Singer Island, which has undergone a major renovation this year.
Padel and pickleball courts have arrived at Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, and its Ame spa, which is always on the cutting edge, has a slew of new services. Electro-sound lymphatic drainage therapy relaxes and detoxifies, and an Infrared cocoon with gemstones, red light and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy boosts the immune system and circulation. Guests can start young here, with yoga, Zumba and movement classes for kids. marriott.com
A new luxury home care service that focuses on prevention has arrived to serve Palm Beach County. Founded by neuro ICU nurses, TrustHouse takes a proactive approach, providing health and wellness services, early detection, and 24/7 access to medical support, along with private nursing. trusthouse.care
California skin care brand Facialworks has opened its first South Florida location in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park, with five facial bar chairs and two private rooms. There will be a boutique, along with treatments using a combo of marine and botanical ingredients, and techniques such as sonic cleansing and oxygen infusions. thefacialworks.com
Eat Here Now
Much-loved French gathering spot Le Bilboquet has opened a Market and cafe on Peruvian Avenue on Palm Beach island, selling coffee, sandwiches, salads and freshly baked pastries, along with honey, tea, chocolate and foie gras, and kitchen accessories. lebilboquetny.com
In case you are craving the pane carasau, cartoccio or rigatoni from Gabby de Felice’s popular Hamptons restaurants, Tutto Mare Palm Beach has finally landed in Palm Beach, at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. tuttoilgiorno.com
Greek fare is having a moment in West Palm Beach, with last season’s opening of Milos on Lakeview Avenue near Flagler Drive, and the imminent arrival of New York favorite Kyma in West Palm. We can expect fresh seafood with an emphasis on local fare, a vibrant scene and a rooftop with views of the Intracoastal. kymarestaurants.com
The 100-year-old historic Harriet Himmel Theater will be transformed into Eataly West Palm Beach, in a partnership with Related Ross. The building will house a seated restaurant, quick-service counters, an entertainment space, outdoor dining and a specialty market with imported Italian goods. eataly.com
Sushi and prime steaks set against the backdrop of a terrace and expansive marina are the draw at uber chef David Burke’s Seahawk Prime, due later this year. Situated in the impressive Nautilus 220 building, guests can even dock and dine. seahawkprimebydb.com
After working in the kitchen of El Bulli and later with David Bouley, chef Dani Chávez-Bello has opened Babette, peppered with flavors and techniques from Spain, France and Japan, so the menu at this Coral Gables spot runs the gamut from crab truffle flan, to cavatelli with lamb ragout, to Miyazaki Wagyu. babettemiami.com
Montauk favorite The Surf Lodge will be popping up at Miami Beach’s Palm Tree Club, starting with a closing party for Art Basel in December, and continuing into April. Expect the casual sunset scene it’s become known for, with a beach backdrop, DJs and food ranging from burgers and lobster rolls to steak. thesurflodge.com, palmtreeclubmiami.com
The Cycladic islands of Greece, including Mykonos and Milos, are the inspiration for Ava, a “MediterrAegean” spot that was unveiled this month in Coconut Grove. Set against a design of light limestone, travertine and coral, guests are served up such dishes as lobster pasta; prawns with black garlic emulsion; yellowtail crudo with fig leaf vierge, caviar and watermelon; and eggplant moussaka. avamediterraegean.com
Pooch Upgrade
This is the year that dogs seem to have become valued travelers, with several semi-private airlines catering to dogs, and others welcoming them in unprecedented ways. Both JSX and the new Slate are allowing passengers to bring their pets onboard—not in cargo—and even providing treats. JSX already flew from NY to West Palm Beach and Miami, and just added Ft. Lauderdale, while Slate launched with the NY to West Palm and Ft. Lauderdale routes. Retrievair and Bark, designed especially for travelers with dogs, will also be servicing the NY to Ft. Lauderdale route for the first time this season—don’t be surprised if the staff gives your pup a belly rub. air.bark.co, flyslate.com, jsx.com, retrievair.com.