New in Palm Beach — Fall 2025

As summer fades, Palm Beach comes to life with can’t-miss cultural happenings, from must-see exhibitions at the Norton Museum of Art to classical music concerts at the Society of the Four Arts. But it’s not just the arts scene that makes fall a smart time to visit. With lighter crowds, balmy breezes, and off-season rates, autumn in Palm Beach is the perfect moment to browse the boutiques of Worth Avenue, bike the 4.9-mile Lake Trail, or simply soak up the sunshine sans crowds.

For a stay steeped in the town’s gilded history, check into White Elephant Palm Beach. Set in a landmark building, the 32-room hotel channels the spirit of a grand home, complete with a Mizner-style façade, a buzzy outpost of Nantucket favorite Lola 41, and an eye-popping collection of over 120 modern and pop art pieces. Guests also enjoy complimentary Priority Bicycles, access to BMW vehicles, beach set-ups and transfers, and best of all, no resort fees.

The hotel is perfectly designed to make exploring Palm Beach effortless and unforgettable. For Fall 2025, the hotel has put together a raft of unique seasonal offerings and experiences — from a BMW driving tour inspired by the hit TV series “Palm Royale” to kid-approved fun like paint-by-numbers postcards and a nightly “Story Time and Cookies” turndown. Below, a seasonal preview.

Palm Beach turned 150 last year, and the island marked the milestone in style. At White Elephant Palm Beach, the celebrations continue with an exclusive tour. Available complimentary to guests staying four nights or more, the immersive 90-minute tour offers a crash course in the destination focusing on architecture, history and the ‘who is who’ of Palm Beach (past and present). The tour glides from one iconic site to the next, with a BMW as your stylish ride. Stops include Via Mizner, the Mediterranean-style pedestrian arcade designed by the visionary who shaped the look and feel of Palm Beach; the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, a Beaux-Arts showpiece built in 1902 by the oil baron and railroad magnate who put Palm Beach on the map. Tours for up to four guests are offered through Thanksgiving, subject to availability. Please mention Palm Beach Tours at the time of booking.

Following the return of Season two on November 12 those looking to channel the island’s golden age can embark on a self-guided tour inspired by the Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale” starring Kristen Wiig. Step into the Ferragamo slingbacks of Palm Beach society queens and start your day steps away from the hotel at Green’s Pharmacy — the beloved luncheonette frequented by Jackie O and JFK since 1938; then take a brand new BMW (we suggest the convertible) for a scenic drive down Ocean Boulevard and peek at the grand estates hidden behind trimmed hedges, follow this adventure with a leisurely shopping stroll along Worth Avenue, where Mediterranean Revival arcades house everything from vintage designer boutiques to the Lilly Pulitzer store and the landmark Everglades Club.

For a final dose of high-society splendor, guests are encouraged visit the nearby Henry Flagler Museum, whose opulent interiors almost certainly inspired the show’s fictional Dellacorte estate. Back at the hotel, the mid-century mood lingers thanks to Lola 41’s new vintage cocktail menu, which pays homage to 1950s soirées with throwback classics like the Garden Party or the Lola Spritz. The hotel’s newly launched “Lobby Library: Palm Beach Edition” features a rotating edit of books inspired by Palm Beach, gorgeous coffee table books to juicy society novels and beachy romances to nostalgic tales of old Florida.

• With the new “Cookies and Storytime” program, children can request nightly room service of a book, cookies, and milk—parent-approved, of course—for the sweetest turndown imaginable.
• A variety of perks—from welcome toys and poolside or library games to bikes, in-room tents for kids, custom Polaroid frames, and in-room paint kits (a nod to the hotel’s extensive art collection) —are available to keep little imaginations buzzing.
• White Elephant’s Little Trunket Concierge curates memorable kid-friendly adventures, from whimsical elephant-themed scavenger hunts throughout the hotel to loading the golf cart with beach bags filled with snacks and sandcastle essentials.