All Blog Entries by Amanda Hicks

"No Straw November" is a movement by the Jr. Ocean Guardians, an organization started by 16-year-old Shelby O'Neil, whose goal is to spread education about the plastic problem in the ocean. There are 150 million pounds of plastic floating in the ocean right now. Straws are one of the most common pollutants. The goal of No Straw November is to make people aware about how many straws are used and thrown away in a single month. Palm Beach Marriott SInger Island Beach Resort has decided to take part in No Straw November by eliminating plastic straws from their bars and restaurant altogether. Last month on a visit to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, PB Mariott SI general manager Roger Amidon met Shelby O'Neil at the aquarium and the two

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  Help keep Singer Island the beautiful haven that it is by joining the community to clean the beach tomorrow. The island is lined with luxury condos for a reason- the oceanfront is pristine. The sand is soft and white and the water is clear and clean. Help us keep it that way by picking up any scraps lying around. Sometimes tourists don't know the harmful effects of leaving debris on the beach and especially since this island is vital to the Loggerhead sea turtle population, we want to make sure there are no foreign objects anywhere near the water. Join dozens of others tomorrow from 9 - 11 a.m. to walk the beach in the morning and scoop up any trash in sight. It's going to be a nice day so wear your suit and cool off in the crisp, refreshing water…

  Every week on Singer Island, the Sailfish Marina Resort hosts sunset celebrations- evenings of art, music, food, and beautiful sunsets. The event takes place every Thursday from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. ouside on the deck in front of their dockage. Enjoy magnificent views of boats while you listen to live music and stroll down the harborside. More than 30 vendors come to display their hand-made arts and crafts. There are things like wooden sculptures, blown glass, paintings, pottery, jewelry, and much more.   Clark Rodriguez, an area native and Jimmy Buffet aficionado, plays live music to put you in the tropical mood. Other musicians also set up and join in sometimes, so you might even hear the steel drums and some nice acoustic music too. The…

Santana Cigars on Singer Island is an artisan shop owned by father and son Fidel and Jesi Santana, 4th and 5th generation cigar rollers respectively. They opened the shop in 2009 after a life of rolling in the Dominican Republic. A master roller, Fidel has been in the industry since the age of 9. By 16, he was rolling premium cigars with Tabacarela del Norte and by 20 he was in with luxury cigar brand Davidoff. Now, at Sanatana Cigars, Fidel and Jesi use their skills to make their cigars in-house with dozens of blends, shapes, and sizes to choose from. While Santana's is not necessarily a "cigar bar" (because they don't serve liquor), they do have a small, simple, earthy interior that makes a great place to relax. Patrons also acclaim Fidel and Jesi

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The Si Spa on Singer Island is an award-winning spa located at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort. With a number of sea-inspired treatments, massages, and facials, a serene ambience, and care from polite and professional therapists, you're guaranteed to have a tranquil experience that'll make you feel luxurious.

The 8,500 square-foot spa has a modern theme inspired by the beautiful ocean just outside, and earthy tones to make you feel as relaxed as possible. It is upscale, clean, and well-maintained. The spa features 8 treatment suites, each named after seas from around the world and highlighting therapies inspired by cultures from around those regions. There are men and womens steam showers, steam rooms, and separate relaxation

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This Saturday, November 4th, MacArthur Beach State Park on Singer Island will be hosting a moonlight concert from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. This will be the first of six concerts as part of a series the park is putting on through April. Each concert during the series will have a different band playing new music. This weekend, listen to unique folk sound by Doug Spears. Spears is a Florida native and has been performing folk music for decades. He strums a guitar like no one else in town and you will love the magical feeling of listening to this music under the stars. Walk the boardwalk out to the beach and listen to the music echo as you watch the moonlight glimmer atop the waves at this beautiful park. Bring your whole family to this

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Even though we are surrounded by water here in Florida and have miles of coastline in Palm Beach County, surfing isn't something you can just do at any time of any day. You have to have the right conditions including the tide, wind, and waves, and you need a good spot. While Singer Island is relatively small, it has a surf spot that many locals keep an eye on when they check the surf report.

Ocean Reef Park is a little section on the island that has some nice peaks and fast lefts. The north end by the lifeguard tower has pretty consistent waves while the south end waves can have better form. The waves here are mostly about fun because they're usually pretty short so head-high waves is when it's really worthwhile. The locals are also really cool and

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  Next Saturday, November 4th, commemorate the Lake Worth Lagoon with your friends and family. The free Lagoon Fest will be held at Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The lagoon, which runs 20 miles beginning at Singer Island and ending in Boynton Beach, is an indispensable estuary for humans and wildlife alike. It has been dredged to create significant ports like the Port of Palm Beach, which contributes $260 million in local business revenue annually, and also for the purpose of mixing salt water from the ocean with freshwater from canals to allow mangroves, sea grass, oyster beds, sea turtles, and 250 other marine species to thrive. In the past century however, heavy boat traffic, marinas, and a power plant have…

Conde Nast Traveler, a luxury lifestyle magazine, has recently named the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa on its "Top Resorts in Florida: Readers' Choice Awards 2017." The hotel was ranked #4 on the list with a score of 96.49, less than 1 point defference from the #1 spot, which taken by the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort with a score of 97.48. Seven resorts in Palm Beach made the list including the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa at #15 and the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa at #17. The luxury Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort ranks at the top of the list for its amazing, tropical-inspired rooms with an ocean-front view, wonderful restaurant and bar, indulgent spa, large pool, and clean gym. Its location right on the beach on

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Want to try Jet Skiing around Singer Island? Get Wet Watersports has a convenient location just before the Blue Heron Bridge for you to cruise through the inlet and out to the beach. They rent out 2015 Yamaha V1 Jet Skis equipped with 1152cc engines that have the ability to reverse so you can easily maneuver the craft even if you're in a tough spot. If you've never been Jet Skiing there are a couple things you need to know. Number 1: You don't have to go skydiving or climb Mount Everest to have a thrilling experience. Jetskiing is an exhilarating activity and some of the most fun you'll ever have! It's definitely worth a try and you'll end up loving it. Number 2: Riders born after 1988 will have to take a boater safety course per Florida rules. It's

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