"If your days are harried, your pace a tad hectic, head forthe Porch Bar at
The Colony Hotel for a relaxing realitycheck. It's good for your head."
Joan Brazer, Sun Sentinel

See below for hotel amenities, plus events & activities taking place in the local area.

We invite you to enjoy our hotel...but should you want to venture out, there is always something going on in and around Delray Beach! So whether you lounge by our pool or people-watch on our front porch...or you head out to a festival or art show - we know you will have a wonderful visit to Delray.

AT THE COLONY HOTEL & CABANA BEACH CLUB

Socialize with your group in the large skylit Lobby or Music Room. Sip your morning coffee on our front Porch or in the cozy breakfast nook with flat screen TV for catching up on the news. Have a game of chess or cards while enjoying a martini at our Porch Bar (open every evening). Spend the day at the Colony Cabaña Club, relaxing under an umbrella, doing laps in the saltwater pool, or swimming in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This is all part of The Colony experience.

THINGS TO DO IN DELRAY BEACH - Calendar of Events

NOV 27 thru Jan 3rd – The Holiday Carousel spins away on the lawn at Old School Square – bringing delight to young and old. Corner of Swinton & Atlantic Ave.


JANUARY 2010 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1-31  Holiday Showcase -- Indoor art show at Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave.

2-3 A Spirit of Simplicity - American Arts & Crafts - Exhibition at the Flagler Museum,
1 Whitehall Way, West Palm Bch - contact the museum for details (20 minutes from The Colony)

16-17  Howard Alan Festival of the Arts , art show and more. 10 AM to 5 PM, Atlantic Ave and the Beach – Free

19-23  Palm Beach Poetry Festival - Crest Theatre at Old School Square – Corner of Swinton & Atlantic Ave

23  Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach – See the historic sites of Delray. 11 AM departure from the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W Atlantic Ave.

28  Art & Jazz on the Avenue – Street fair with live entertainment. Open House at the Restaurants, Galleries and Shops along Atlantic Avenue, downtown Delray Beach. 6 PM -10 PM


FEBRUARY 2010

4 "Chocolate Decadence" - an evening of chocolate, wine, and other delights to benefit the Junior League. 6:30 - 9:00 at The Shops of Boca Center, a short drive from The Colony (call the Junior League of Boca Raton for details & ticket information)

8-17  Delray Beach Playhouse presents “Put on a Happy Face” – the songs of Charles Strouse, 950 NW 9th St. Delray Beach

12-14  The 11th Annual Garlic Fest – Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion – All sorts of delicious garlic dishes, games, entertainment, sweet treats, crafts & more! Corner of Swinton & Atlantic Ave. -  $12 daily admission

13 thru March 14  Florida Renaissance Festival – Every weekend. Enjoy medieval shows and demonstrations, music, food galore, games of skill, live theatre, costumes, & much more! All ages. $20 admission. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach (15 minutes south of Delray Beach)

20-21  Delray Art League Outdoor Art Show – Veterans Park, on the Intracoastal at Atlantic Ave. 10 AM – 4:30 PM

28  Howard Alan Craft Show – 100 vendors – 10 AM to 5 PM, along 4th Avenue north and south of Atlantic Avenue, downtown Delray. Free

SPRING IS A GREAT TIME TO VISIT US - Upcoming Special Events Spring 2010

***Mar 20 & 21  Hatsume Fair, Morikami Japanese Gardens – A major annual festival celebrating the budding of Spring – The entire park comes alive with food, entertainment, martial art and bonsai demonstrations, “the giant drums”, & more for all ages! Visit the morikami.org site for details.

***Mar 22 thru 27 – Delray Beach Film Festival, annual event, 8 AM to 5 PM every day at Old School Square, Crest Theatre - contact Old School Square for details

***April 9 - 11th The 48th Annual Delray Affair - an art festival covering 10 city blocks. Outstanding artists and craftspersons, sculptures, jewelry, delicious foods of all kinds, and strolling entertainers.

***April 28 – May 2nd *** A Palm Beach County signature event – Sunfest – Art, food, floating bars, live bands, jewelry, vendors of all kinds – downtown West Palm Beach along the Intracoastal – 15 minutes north of Delray

SHOPPING
LOVE TO SHOP? ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SURROUNDING STREETS OFFER AN AMAZING VARIETY OF BOUTIQUES AND SHOPS. WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR HOTEL SHOPS RIGHT HERE ON THE PROPERTY.

Delray Beach, offers a vast array of shopping opportunities ranging from quaint marketplaces located a few blocks from the Colony Hotel to mega malls and quality outlet shopping in nearby Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Ft. Lauderdale.

Please visit our distinctive Colony Hotel shops:

• World Natural - organic cotton and linen men's and women's resort wear
• Jennifer Reale Boutique - Unique and original women's clothing made in USA
• Stich - Embroidery and printing (561) 330-8431
• 531 East - Tropical clothing, accessories, and gifts (561) 272-3278
• Escentials - Apothecaries for body, home, spirit (561) 276-7070
• Salutations - Stationery, cards and customized printing. (561) 266-6558
• Just Hearts - Gifts and jewelry, all from the heart

A few blocks away is historic Pineapple Grove, quickly becoming a center of art and culture - home of the Photographic Centre, Old School Square, historic train depot, green market and consignment shops, as well as coffee shops and cafes.

In the 40's Delray Beach was known as an artist's colony: writers, painters, as well as cartoonists, loved the uniqueness and unpretentiousness of Delray. Today, Delray remains a haven for art and artists. Atlantic Avenue is home to dozens of galleries and art related stores.

Attractions within 5 minutes from The Colony

• Delray Beach 30 minute Historical Walking Tour (561) 243-0223
• Old School Square Cultural Center and Museum. (561) 243-7922
• Cason Cottage (one of Delray Beach's oldest houses). (561) 243-0223
• Sandoway House Nature Centre (561) 274-7263. For adults and children of all ages.
• Palm Beach Photographic Centre and Museum (561) 276-9797 Classes and photo museum.
• Delray Beach Tennis Center (561) 243-7360. Court rental, private instruction or group clinics. 6 blocks from The Colony.
• Regal Delray Movie Cineplex- 18 theaters in a beautiful complex. (561) 272-2900

A short drive away:

• Levenger and ABC Carpet (of Manhatten fame!) only 10 minutes away
• Mizner Park in Boca Raton -deluxe shopping & restaurant complex. Great strolling in the evening. 15 minutes
• Town Center Mall, Boca Raton, upscale retail chains and more, 15 minutes
• Worth Avenue in Palm Beach - famous architecture and one of the World's best shopping streets. 30 minutes
• Sawgrass Mills Outlet - One of the largest discount outlet malls in North America - 60 minutes from The Colony

 ATTRACTIONS WITHIN A 10 MINUTE DRIVING DISTANCE

• Morikami Museum Japanese Gardens and Cultural Museum. Spectacular exhibits and gardens. Serves authentic Japanese fare (561) 659-6555
• Sandoway Nature Center, shell collection and shark pool on Delray's beach
• Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex - Nature Center and Boardwalk Trail. Outdoor exhibits include loggerhead turtles, sharks, butterfly garden. 40' viewing tower of Intracoastal Waterway and Boca Raton environs. (561) 338-1473
• Loxahatchee Canoe Trail and rentals. (561) 733-0192
• Sea Mist Fishing Boat Sailing Daily 8AM, 1PM, 7PM (561) 732-9974
• Boca Raton Museum of Art

ATTRACTIONS WITHIN A 30 MINUTE DRIVING DISTANCE

• Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (Whitehall). Flagler's historic Palm Beach mansion. (561) 655-2833
• Norton Museum of Art features national and international exhibits. (561) 832-5194
• Mounts Botanical Garden-horticultural display and learning center. Guided tours. (561) 233-1749
• Hoffman's Chocolate Shoppe & Gardens. (561) 967-2213. Watch chocolate being made, then stroll through lush gardens. 15 minutes from hotel
• Loxahatchee Everglades Airboat Tours (561) 482-6107 Boca Raton. Explore Everglades in airboat 1 -2 hour tours (30 minutes from The Colony)
• Sailfish Marina. Popular "Keys-like" restaurant; arts and crafts show Thurs nights (561) 844-1724; Water taxi rides (561) 930-8294

ATTRACTIONS WITHIN A 45 MINUTE DRIVING DISTANCE

• Glades Tours Ecology and Everglades custom tours with historical narration. May include a lunch cruise on Lake Okeechobee or a BBQ, visit to Caloosa Indian ruins, air boat ride, agricultural tour of farms and vegetable packing plants. Optional colorful multi- media presentations. (561) 924-2003
• Lion Country Safari -A drive through preserve of wild exotic animals and zoo. (561) 793-1084

Please visit the Delray Beach website at www.mydelraybeach.com for more information

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