A trip to Florida isn't complete without a visit to one of the region's most iconic destinations – The Boca Raton. The world-famous resort, located on The Palm Beaches coastline, celebrates its 100th birthday this year. It began as The Cloister Inn in 1926, with architect Addison Mizner envisioning creating a 'dream city' that would bring Mediterranean glamour to Florida. Now, 100 years later, the original 100-room Ritz Carlton hotel has been transformed into a sprawling 200-acre resort, with more than 1,000 beds between five individual hotels: the Cloister, Tower, Yacht Club, Bungalows and, finally, the Beach Club, where I check in.
This ultra-luxe world of hospitality is divided into two main areas, the Harbourside and Beachside, with amenities including a picturesque private beach, serene spa, seven swimming pools, and a scenic marina. For the sports-minded, there's also an 18-hole golf course, 14 tennis courts and 12 pickleball courts. You also move between the areas via a water taxi, which only adds to the glamorous A-list experience.
