展开Early in the 1900s; one-time oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler took interest in the Southern coast of Florida and began developing an exclusive resort community. Establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area; he went on to build two hotels—his hope was that America’s first families would come to populate the area. As the century continued; Palm Beach established itself as a luxury hideaway synonymous with old-world glamour and new-world sophistication.In this splendid volume; longtime resident and Palm Beach social fixture Aerin Lauder takes us through her Palm Beach. From favorite restaurants like Nandos and Renatos; to favorite houses like La Follia and Villa Artemis; she takes us to the elite shopping of Worth Avenue and the scenic walkways of the Lake Worth trail; all the while relating to us the histories; faces; and places that have become so identified with Palm Beach