‘Marley & Me’ puts Palm Beach top of holiday wish list

Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson’s latest blockbuster, the much anticipated “Marley & Me,” which will be in cinemas nationwide on 11th March, is set in Palm Beach County, just 50 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, 70 miles north of Miami and 150 miles south of Orlando, Florida. “Marley & Me” is the best-selling novel by John Grogan, based on his own experiences.

The romantic story about newlyweds John (Wilson) and Jenny Grogan (Aniston) who abandon the harsh winters of Michigan and head south to begin new lives in South Florida, was largely filmed on the beaches of Briny Breezes, a little waterfront town located between the towns of Ocean Ridge and Gulf Stream in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Briny Breezes is just one of the many towns scattered along the 47 miles of pristine beaches on Palm Beach County’s coastline. The destination also boasts some of Florida’s most prestigious oceanfront hotels such as the legendary Breakers, and resorts synonymous with luxury including The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, and the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The Brazilian Court, which is a favourite celebrity Florida vacation retreat, was the hotel chosen by Aniston as her base during filming. This boutique hotel is an elegant private retreat featuring luxurious accommodations and is located a stone’s throw from the famous Worth Avenue, the Rodeo Drive of the East, featuring legendary international boutiques as well as unique specialty stores.

The city of West Palm Beach, where the movie is set, is known for its unsurpassed beauty, sub-tropical waterfront location, a vibrant downtown and nearby stretch of pristine beaches. It’s home to many of Palm Beach County’s premier attractions including CityPlace, a premier shopping and dining attraction offering music concerts, a comedy club, theatre, a variety of restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and great shopping, all to a backdrop of old-world architecture and beautiful fountains creating a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

Clematis Street in the historical heart of Downtown West Palm Beach boasts a mix of colourful boutiques, antique shops and historical landmarks. At night Clematis comes alive with nightclubs, live entertainment, hip restaurants and cool bars. Other attractions include Palm Beach Zoo, South Florida Science Museum, The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

West Palm Beach is also home to Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), voted third best airport in the United States and sixth best in the world by the readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine. Serving more than six million passengers each year, its 560,000 square-foot terminal offers free Wi-Fi service and specialty boutiques and restaurants. PBIA is located 2.5 miles west of downtown West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach is one of the many municipalities in Palm Beach County which stretches north from Boca Raton all the way up to Jupiter in the northern part of the County. Destinations in between include Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach and Singer Island. Palm Beach County boasts many activities, attractions, festivals, nature reserves, cultural venues, accommodations, spas, restaurants, and pristine beaches. All who visit this sub-tropical paradise will find cities that are rich in diversity and home to warm, friendly people.

Tourism is among Palm Beach County’s major industries generating a direct annual economic impact of $2.8 billion in the local economy, producing $23 million dollars in bed tax revenue and lodging sales of approximately $623 million. The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Palm Beach County, Florida.

Palm Beach County presents “The Best of Everything” – from a multitude of accommodations, including more than 200 hotels, resorts, spas, golf courses, world-class shopping, 47 miles of pristine beaches, distinctive attractions and an assortment of cultural venues to top-notch festivals and edge-of-your-seat sporting activities. All who visit this subtropical paradise will find cities rich in diversity and home to warm, friendly people.

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