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ICI•pg_39-41__BMT_pg3-58 1/22/13 3:14 AM Page 40 Lux Lodgings: The Breakers Palm Beach http://www.thebreakers.com is a magical retreat, a luxurious world unto itself. Reigning as one of country's most iconic resorts, 140 acres of amenities allow you to easily sojourn here without leaving the grounds. First, recondition your mind. This isn't merely 'a hotel.' The Breakers is a cosmopolitan beachside palace an intriguing melding of ultra-modernism seeped in historic elitism. The enchantment begins in the Imperial Suite – overlooking the ocean. At 1,700 sq. ft., the lavish mega-master suite with its private living room, 8-seat dining space, and private balconies permitted me room to roam for a divinely sedentary week. Walking the grounds is a main attraction. The Mediterranean-style beach club imbued the spirit of St. Tropez. Majestic ceilings in every ballroom mimicked intricate ceilings found in magnificent European architecture. A bedazzling collective of over 22 venues are offered for meetings. Another chic indulgence is Palm Beach's first beachfront boutique hotel, The Omphoy Ocean Resort. A sharp contract from the Breaker's, but running a competitive tie for best place to stay, The Omphoy is intimate and swank. Think: where James Bond would stay. If you're looking for state-of-the-art solitude in an oasis of architectural splendor then The Omphoy wins. Offering 134 guest rooms and suites with private balcony that practically hug up to the Atlantic or Intracoastal Waterway, the calm is unrivaled. The Omphoy's 8,000-sq. ft. Exhale Spa provides among the best pamper services in the country, and the Meditation Garden lends a tranquil space for you or your group to reflect, deliberate or muse over new projects. Ideal for small groups up to 125, the Omphoy offers eight indoor and outdoor venues (5,150 sq. ft. of event space) 40 B M & T ••• November/December 2012 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com