Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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NOTHING CAPTURES YOUR ATTENTION MORE THAN A GULP OF SALTY BRINE WHILE PADDLEBOARDING ALONG FLORIDA'S INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY DOWNSTREAM FROM MILLIONAIRE ROW. SO WHAT HAPPENED? WINTER 2015/2016 DREAMSCAPES 39 I tumbled off my stand-up paddleboard despite the skilful chant from my ace instructor at Blueline Surf and Paddle Company, "Paddle hard left." Out of no- where, a careening wave from an oncoming boattossed this newbie paddleboarder over- board into the cool waters like a slinky. However, I would come to learn this refreshing dip would serve me well on my outdoor adven- ture quest across Palm Beach County. Renowned for its celebrity cast of glit- terati whose luxurious mansions lace the bling-rich island of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County has been a vacation magnet for A- listers, such as the Kennedys and more recently Tiger Woods, ever since the oil and railroad baron Henry Flagler established the tony Breakers Hotel. These days this popular seasonal holiday hub off southern Florida's Atlantic coast has been busy reeling in eco lovers too. Just two hours south of Orlando and one hour north of Miami, time spent in the Palm Beaches is the best way to experience Florida's natural riches as I discovered on a recent trip that had me scanning the county in the most fascinating, non-motorized ways. PEDAL PUSHING SACRED GROUND Road trippers and air travellers can stretch their loins with an easy cycling tour of Riverbend Park. Near the Jupiter Country BY ILONA KAUREMSZKY Paddleboarders take to the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County. Ilona Kauremszky PLUNGE INTO THE REAL FLORIDA