A SWEET ESCAPE

Are you a Palm Beacher looking for a weekend that’s something between a staycation and a getaway? We’ve got you covered. About 30 minutes outside of Palm Beach Island lives the PGA National Resort in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens. For golf buffs looking for the hottest spot to hit a ball or for a new spa that oozes with relaxation, we’re Spotlight ing this new era of the iconic resort. Let’s take a look inside! BY SYDNEY SADICK

Guest Rooms And Suites

It’s all about the new over at PGA National, and that goes straight to its fully renovated guest rooms and villas. They’re a complete departure from its previous iteration. Think wingback headboards, dusty rose velvet curved sofas, and outdoor lounges connected to your room. You’ll be wanting to snap your next Instagram pic in these suites in no time!

Common Areas

It’s all about 1960s chic, thanks to the KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group. Guests are immediately transported into a sleek tropical hub with its stunning new outdoor entrance and lobby featuring pocket seating and period furniture pieces. Plus, the lobby bar features more than 1,500 LED lights inspired by the trees that reside within the city of Palm Beach Gardens.

Dining

Top Chef Season 13 winner Jeremy Ford is helming the property’s new hot spot, The Butcher’s Club. The sleek and stylish atmosphere features an air of 1950s cool, with black marble tables beneath polished gold chandeliers, accented with warm tones of gold and dark wood. As for the menu, selections range from the raw bar and dry-aged cuts of beef paired with an innovative cocktail menu and extensive wine collection. Cheers!

The Spa

You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy The Spa at PGA National. The 40,000-square-foot spa is an oasis of opulence. Couples can indulge in a healing and bonding massage treatment, as well as two Himalayan salt rooms. Post treatment, don’t forget to soak in one of three mineral pools with enriching salts from around the world, including France and Turkey. T

For more information, visit pgaresort.com.