Beautiful, wealthy, refined and steeped in old school glamour, West Palm Beach is where the rich go to shop for expensive antiques. Visit its 45 shops along the pristine Antique Row on South Dixie Highway, and you’ll be sure to come across more than one dreamy decorative item. Several major shows also take place in West Palm, starting in January and running through mid-March. The first is called the Winter Antiques Show, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the others are known as, the Palm Beach Connoisseur Fair, held at the Kravis Center – and the Palm Beach International Fine Art Exposition, held at the Convention Center.

Smaller shows fill in the gap and include the Antique & Collectibles Spectacular, America’s International Fine Art & Antique Fair, and the Antique & Jewelry Show. Delray Beach also boasts several shows a year as well.

When you’ve had your fill of antiquing, West Palm Beach is a vibrant scene, with festivals, jazz and blue grass and entertaining dining spots. Outdoor activities include swimming, beaching, bird watching, tennis, and golf. Local museums include Palm Beach’s Flagler Museum, an Edwardian mansion built in 1902, and the Norton Museum.