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I t’s still the playground of the uber-rich: Donald Trump, Ron Perelman and Rod Stewart all have pads here; Ron’s boasts a walk-in humidor and Don’s

has a pitch-and-putt golf course. Celebrities and aristocracy alike have flocked to the enchanted island of Palm Beach winter after winter. They enjoy ‘The American Riviera’ for just a few months out of the year, when the chilliness up north becomes unbearable. It’s during these months that Palm Beach glitters: Gulfstream’s line the tarmacs, Rolls Royce’s double park outside Cafe L’europe, and the cabanas at The Breakers bear resemblance to a Hermes ad.

In the off-season Palm Beach is a great way for Floridians to experience real lux-ury without having to empty their wallets. Between seasons, the island is quiet and unhurried; the glamorous stores on Worth Avenue markdown their mer-chandise; reservations are easily scored at the finest restaurants; the beaches are pristine; and the best part: five-star hotels are a fraction of the price.

The Brazilian Court Hotel has always been one of Palm Beach’s most dignified addresses, and during the summer and fall months, it can be quite reasonable for the weekend traveler. The drive to Palm Beach is brisk, under three hours,

Built in 1926, The

Brazilian Court Hotel

boasts a storied past as

a favorite of Palm

Beach power players

Cary Grant, Greta

Garbo, Amelia

Hearst and Marjorie

Merriweather Post.

Fall Back in Time Palm Beach

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by lunchtime you’ll be relaxing in the private courtyard of your sumptuous suite.

This intimate retreat acts as a man-sion away from home for an upscale clientele who prefer quiet elegance to some of the area’s flashier hotels. As the hotel is pet-friendly, pooches receive a personalized welcome note upon arrival along with a well-ap-pointed bed and a fresh water bowl. All 80 rooms maintain architectural detailing from the mahogany woods floors to hurricane shutters. Ameni-ties include rainfall showers, deep soak tubs and, of course, flat screens. Unwinding seems to be priority here,

with cozy robes to use in-room, deep plush bedding, a library of coffee table books and a delightful Parisian Café breakfast delivered right to your door. The hotel is also within walk-ing distance of the world-renowned shopping on Worth Avenue and Palm Beach’s golden shoreline. For the adventurous-type, bikes with chilled water bottles can be arranged at a mo-ments notice.

A perfect coif is es-sential for during any visit to Palm Beach and luckily the hotel plays residence to a Frederic Fekkai Sa-lon and Spa. Celebrities all know Fek-kai and his salon, which features a full menu of beauty and spa treatments to pamper you from head to toe with hot rock massages and indulgent Eu-ropean facials. For a mini-indulgence, try a relaxing scalp massage, deep-conditioning treatment and blowout. Forgot your lipgloss or moisturizer at home? The salon carries Chantecaille makeup, the hard-to-find beauty line made from pure botanicals, flowers and essential oils.

Café Boulud, the hotel’s restaurant is fashioned after New York’s Café Bou-lud, is a must when visiting the island as it has become the island’s finest restaurant and hippest nightspot. The dining room serves a scrump-tious breakfast, elegant courtyard lunch and an intimate dinner affair on a Saturday night. The bar is the place to see and be seen: femme fatales in Manolos, gents with Maserati’s and

the best raspberry Mojitos you’ve ever tried; DJ Jean Marc spins a fresh vibe in the glowing orange foyer until the wee hours of the morning.

Dining inside Café Boulud among millionaires and moguls is a must-do, culinary spectacular. Champagne Ne-

groni’s, Artichoke and Frisee Salads, and crustaceous Escargot, followed by entrees of Lamb Shoulders and Do-ver is just one of the prefix menus worth sampling. Homemade petits fours, European and indulgent, is

the perfect way to sweetly conclude a meal.

This fall, The Brazilian Court is offering a nostalgic “Fall Back in Time” spe-cial which features Cordon Bleu Side-car welcome drinks, a historic tour of Palm Beach for two and a coffee table book on Palm Beach history. The his-toric tour ushers couples back in time to the Gilded Age of Palm Beach with an insiders look at The Henry Flager Museum and the island’s secluded “Estate” section. To experience “Fall Back in Time” rates, through Novem-ber 30, contact The Brazilian Court at (561) 655-7740 or visit www.thebrazil-iancourt.com. u

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“Unwinding seems to be priority here, with cozy

robes to use in-room, deep plush bedding, a library of coffee table books and a delightful Parisian Café

breakfast delivered right to your door. “