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Fall Travel Deals in Palm Beach County, Florida

Delray Beach, FL

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Fall Travel Deals in Palm Beach County, Florida
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When Floridians need a beach vacation they often head straight to Palm Beach County.

Also called the Gold Coast, this county in south Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and great wealth, but for smart travelers, it can be bargain hunter’s paradise, particularly in the off-season.

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  • Crane's Beachhouse

    82 Gleason St , Delray Beach, FL : (561) 278-1700

    Palm Beach County’s infrastructure for fun is firmly set up with lots of live music venues, quality restaurants, museums and outdoor activities. Both Delray Beach and Boca Raton are both good bases from where travelers can venture out on day trips and experiences.

    Delray Beach is an old-fashioned, low-rise beach town, with a particularly nice beach, reminiscent of the way Florida used to be. It’s a funky town that caters to fun-loving crowds. Case in point, the retro Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar now has a Barbie Suite as a tie-in to a local exhibit, “BARBIE’s Back and She’s 50.”

    Due to popular demand, the Barbie Dream Suite at Cranes, propped with a pink lava lamp, vintage swimsuits and furry pink accessories, may extend beyond the show. Crane’s is offering a 25 percent discount off standard rates through the end of October 2009. www.cranesbeachhouse.com

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  • Cornell Museum-Art & History

    51 N Swinton Ave , Delray Beach, FL : (561) 243-7922

    The Barbie exhibit is housed in the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, a former abandoned school-turned-turned cultural center, and features nearly 1,000 Barbie dolls on display (along with Ken dolls, cars and clothes). The exhibit runs through October 25 at Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach. “Give Peace A Chance,” a photo exhibit of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-In for Peace runs from October 5-11, 2009, showcasing photos from the archives of the late Gerry Deiter, who covered the event on assignment for Life magazine. www.oldschool.org

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  • Sundy House: Delray Beach FL Hotels

    106 S Swinton Ave , Delray Beach, FL : (561) 272-5678

    A secret garden where you can swim in ponds with the fish is just one of the surprises at Sundy House, a boutique hotel listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Stay in rooms painted in beach towel bright colors or splurge on the romantic honeymoon cottage. Seasonal specials include a stay-two-nights-and-get-the-third-night-free offer. www.sundyhouse.com

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  • Delray Yacht Cruises

    801 E Atlantic Ave , Delray Beach, FL : (561) 243-0686

    Take a narrated cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway with Delray Yacht Cruises and get the gossip on who lives in the mansions along the way. The captain provides entertaining stories as well as the history of the area. www.delraybeachcruises.com

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  • Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

    1801 N. Ocean Blvd. , Boca Raton, FL : (561) 416-1820

    Or, get a relaxing workout and paddle a kayak through the mangrove trails of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, a coastal and marine reserve in Boca Raton. www.gumbolimbo.org

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  • Boca Raton Museum Art School

    801 W Palmetto Park Rd , Boca Raton, FL : (561) 392-2503

    On the cultural front, there are several museums to explore. The Boca Raton Museum of Art, known for its photography collection, also has a great African mask display in the permanent collection. The Magical World of M.C. Escher, a special exhibit of the popular artist’s visual puzzles and other artwork, will be on view through January 20, 2010. www.bocamuseum.org

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  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL 33446

    Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL 33446 , Delray Beach, Florida :

    The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is another local gem. Stroll through the 16 acres of Japanese gardens then visit the museum. The collection is as delicious as the food served in the Asian café overlooking the lake. www.morikami.org

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  • Island Living

    203 Royal Poinciana Way # H , Palm Beach, FL : (561) 868-7944

    A Saturday morning bike ride with Island Living Tours in Palm Beach provides a different perspective to see the sights. The narrated bike tour highlighting history, architecture and local lore is another bargain at $10 for an hour and half, six-mile ride. The tour starts in front of the Palm Beach Bicycle Trail shop where you can rent bikes or bring your own. www.islandlivingpb.com

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