Starstruck

WHEN WE RECEIVED THE CALL we were ecstatic.

Ever since we had unveiled the incredible new transformation of The Boca Raton, and set ourselves on a path to reclaim status as the country’s top luxury resort and private club, one thing was certain. We knew that our success couldn’t rely on the property’s physical upgrades, but more so a commitment to high levels of service that would help us reach our goals. So, when we got the call from Forbes Travel Guide this year to tell us we achieved Five-Star awards for Beach Club, and for Spa Palmera, it was a monumental moment. It meant that our dedication to delivering exceptional service to Club members and resort guests was being recognized on a global scale. Forbes Five-Stars are not easily earned—only the chosen few hotels are able to meet and exceed Forbes’ rigorous standards of luxury. And we will not rest on our laurels. Our vision is to be a 25-star resort by 2026, which also happens to be the 100th anniversary of The Boca Raton.

And it can all be attributed to our team members and those they work tirelessly to serve: you.

We are extremely lucky to have so many talented associates, and they are the reason that our 200-acre slice of paradise is such a world-renowned destination. In this issue, we highlight a few of them. Individuals like James Carmody, the general manager of Cloister and Bungalows, and Hector Rubio, the director of resort events and programming who is responsible for so many memorable Member fetes and celebrations, make The Boca Raton an extra special location to enjoy with friends and family. Read more about James and Hector in our Inspired By pages and learn how they continue to create extraordinary moments.

In these pages, we also introduce a few of the very people who inspire us: our Club members. Each of the experiences at The Club is a reflection of this community and lifestyle, and we are incredibly appreciative of our members who help us create textured, long-lasting memories. Here, we feature four members with diverse perspectives, who share what inspires them at The Club. As we learned, it could be a few friendly faces at a group fitness class or the chance to have a romantic evening out with a spouse. It’s these moments that we love hearing about, and we hope to share more stories in future issues.

We invite you to read about various other new and exciting amenities at The Boca Raton, including our brand-new adultfree club for kids, The Break, as well as curated shops, and our recently opened offering for men, Truman’s Gentlemen’s Groomers. And we give you a peek into our adults-only enclave, Yacht Club, with its fine dining restaurant Flybridge. The additions of these new amenities allow us to continue evolving and refining our spaces into meaningful locations that make a positive impact on your life. And who knows? Maybe there’s an award or two in the future for them as well.

Daniel A. Hostettler President & CEO / The Boca Raton