JET SET RESET

Palm Beach knows how to do a proper reset, and on a recent visit, I learned that The Breakers does it better than anyone. This is a place that wraps you in history and glamour, then spoils you with modern luxuries that feel like secret handshakes for insiders.

Built in 1896 (and reborn twice after those notorious fires of 1903 and 1925), The Breakers has seen it all—the glitterati, the grand parties, the endless parade of winter escapes—and yet it never feels stuck in the past. Instead, it feels alive. Think Gatsby, but with SPF 50, Aperol spritzes, and a chauffeured Maybach waiting at the door.

I spent my afternoons by the pool—though at The Breakers, “the pool” means four distinct oases, each with its own character. Lounging in the sun with a cool drink in hand, I felt the stress of the outside world dissolve with each passing hour.

Evenings were their own kind of magic. At HMF, the retro-chic lounge, I did what felt perfectly right on vacation: ordered dessert first. Another night I perched at the Seafood Bar, where the glowing aquarium countertop doubled as entertainment. The menu stretches beyond shellfish, with sushi, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, salads, and even hearty classics like steak frites and a house burger—proof that the name “Seafood Bar” is only half the story. And then there was dinner at Henry’s—arriving in the complimentary Maybach, of course—where I went straight for the steak. The setting felt neighborhood-chic with a Palm Beach polish, lively and welcoming, with plates that manage to be both comforting and refined.

What makes The Breakers unforgettable isn’t just the indulgence—it’s the way it honors its own story while constantly evolving. Every marble hallway gleams because the resort pours $30 million annually into preserving its landmark beauty. Each detail whispers of elegance, but nothing feels too precious to enjoy.

What struck me most, though, was the feeling of being utterly cared for. From poolside to dinner tables to those quiet in-between moments, The Breakers makes sure you feel like Palm Beach is yours—even if only for a weekend.

Endurance, elegance, evolution—that’s The Breakers. And for me, it became something else too: a reminder that the ultimate reset isn’t about escaping life, but leaning into it with joy, taste, and maybe just one more bite of dessert.

So skip the juice cleanse. Your real reset is at The Breakers: where the ocean meets history, where luxury feels effortless, and where a complimentary Maybach ride to Henry’s is the ultimate treat.