Estates & suites
Estates on the island and in Manalapan, and suites for shorter stays during the season.
PALM BEACH CONCIERGE
Palm Beach, for the season.
An estate on the island for the winter, polo on Sunday, a table on Worth Avenue and staff in place before you arrive: Palm Beach, arranged from December to April.
Palm Beach has kept its rhythm for a century. Families arrive for the holidays and stay until Easter, the island fills with dinners and charity galas, and Wellington’s polo fields draw the horse world every winter. For a season this social and this booked, preparation is everything.
WHAT WE ARRANGE IN PALM BEACH
Private aviation
Arrivals at Palm Beach International’s private terminals and Boca Raton, with cars waiting on the tarmac.
Household staff
Housekeepers, chefs, nannies and drivers for the season, through registered agencies.
Polo & horses
Days at the polo in Wellington, and logistics for families who bring their horses south.
Dining & galas
Tables on Worth Avenue and in the clubs’ circle, and planning around the gala calendar.
The Bahamas
Weekends by yacht or private plane to the islands, a short hop away.
ARRIVING
Airports & arrivals.
- Palm Beach International (PBI), a few minutes from the island, with private aviation terminals
- Boca Raton (BCT) for business aviation to the south
- Miami and Fort Lauderdale for long-haul connections
- Yacht arrivals along the Intracoastal Waterway
THE SEASON
Dates worth planning around.
- December
- Families arrive for the holidays
- January – April
- The polo season in Wellington
- January – March
- The gala and charity season
- February
- Art, antiques and design fairs
- Easter
- The season draws to a close
- Summer
- Quiet, with many estates closed
Event dates are as published by the organisers and may change. Tickets are sourced only through official channels and authorised sellers.
A PERFECT DAY
One day in Palm Beach, well spent.
- Morning
A swim and breakfast on the terrace, then a walk along the Lake Trail.
- Late morning
The shops and galleries of Worth Avenue.
- Afternoon
Polo in Wellington, or lunch on a boat.
- Evening
Dinner on the island, or a gala in black tie.
INSIDER NOTES
What we have learned.
Practical knowledge that makes the difference in Palm Beach.
- Estates for the full season are usually committed by the summer before.
- Staff for the season are in short supply; we start the search early through registered agencies.
- Many clubs are members-only; we plan dining that does not depend on a membership.
- Hurricane season ends in November; the season proper begins in December.
FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES
From Fifth Avenue to the Riviera.
One house for the whole year: New York, Palm Beach and Aspen at home, and the Riviera, Lake Como, London and the Alps when you cross the Atlantic. One contact, one plan, in your time zone.
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Palm Beach concierge: questions
Do you offer a private concierge in Palm Beach?
Yes. We research and coordinate estates and suites, private aviation, household staff through registered agencies, dining and the season’s calendar in Palm Beach, through one point of contact.
When is the Palm Beach season?
Traditionally from December to Easter, with the busiest weeks between the holidays and March.
Can you find household staff for the season?
Yes. We search through registered agencies for housekeepers, chefs, nannies and drivers, with references checked. Employment contracts are between you and the staff or agency.
How far is Palm Beach from Miami?
About 70 miles, typically 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours by car depending on traffic, or a short flight.
How do your fees work for American members?
Membership is by application. The annual membership is €9,999 a year (roughly US$11,500 at recent exchange rates), also payable monthly, with a 3% service charge on confirmed bookings. The Sovereign Membership starts at €100,000 a year, by invitation, with no service charge. You book and pay suppliers directly, in your own name.
BY APPLICATION · IN CONFIDENCE
Planning Palm Beach?
We reply within two hours, 08:00–22:00 UK time (3 a.m. to 5 p.m. in New York), every day. Sovereign members have a private office at any hour.