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Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa

Adds On-Site COVID-19 Testing

In collaboration with HELIX Urgent Care, Palm a convenient testing option for in-house guests. Additionally,
Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa today Marriott’s Commitment to Cleanliness protocols were also
announced the opening of a new COVID-19 testing implemented earlier this year for the safety of resort guests.
site inside the resort. The site and service is exclusively “We encourage guests to review all federal, state, and
available to resort guests and will be open three days per local permitted traveler guidance before making a hotel
week, offering test results in 48 hours or less. reservation and before travel,” said Amidon.
Confirmed resort guests wanting to take advantage of HELIX
Urgent Care’s on-site COVID-19 testing are encouraged to
contact the resort directly at (561) 340-1700 for more information
and to confirm the weekly schedule for testing.
About Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach
Resort & Spa most of the Florida sun and sea breezes, inviting guests to relax
Rising 21 stories above a beautiful stretch of palm-fringed poolside or gather for an evening of drinks and conversation
sand, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & by a fire pit. Operated by Urgo Hotels and Resorts under
Spa is the only all-suite beachfront property in Palm Beach license from Marriott International, Inc. or one of its affiliates.
County. Each of its 193 suites offers spacious and stylish For more information, visit palmbeachmarriottresort.com or
condo-style living in surroundings that are equally ideal for connect online via Facebook and Instagram.
family vacations, romantic getaways, and business travel. The About HELIX Urgent Care
“Many states require travelers to submit proof of a décor is sleek and contemporary, with modern furnishings and With urgent care locations in Broward, Palm Beach,
negative test no more than 72 hours prior to arrival,” said a palette that evokes the sand, sea, and sky. Dining choices and Martin counties, HELIX Urgent Care offers a wide
Roger Amidon, general manager at Palm Beach Marriott range from exceptional American regional cuisine to casual range of nationwide products and services such as on-site
Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa. “With thousands of people Caribbean fare. The resort’s award-winning SiSpa offers sea- testing solutions for employers and communities, and
traveling in and out of Palm Beach International Airport inspired pampering and wellness therapies, while its boutique- contactless medicine through their convenient, at-home
daily, we felt this was an elevated level of service to offer our style meeting space beautifully accommodates high-powered testing kits and telehealth services.
guests. It’s one less thing resort guests need to stress about conferences, exquisite beach weddings, and sophisticated Photo Credit: Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach
while traveling during these unprecedented times.” social events. Comfortably furnished outdoor spaces make the Resort & Spa
The on-property HELIX Urgent Care COVID-19 testing site
is the first location inside a Palm Beach County resort, offering

Art hAppeningS from page 1

Beach County, ArtiGras is more than a fabulous art
festival to attend during Presidents’ Day weekend, Champagne ~ ‘Not Just
it is an opportunity to share their works of art and
showcase their skill and talent in the ArtiGras Youth
Art Competition. For New Year’s!’
The artwork will be judged by local artists and art
educators who will have the daunting task of narrowing By Laura Berrio, Freelance Writer/Blogger
down the hundreds of entries to only 77 finalists then
selecting a first, second and third place winner along Champagne has This Champagne bar absolutely delivered on
with two honorable mentions for each school grade. crossed over into the creating the experience. I enjoyed a glass of Taittinger,
The winners will be announced on the first day of mainstream. I used to Reims Champagne while nibbling on a macaroon. I
ArtiGras. All finalists will have their works of art on only drink Champagne was seated in a beautiful bar, surrounded by two floors
display throughout ArtiGras in the Youth Art Gallery on New Year’s Eve, or at of literature with jazz music playing in the background.
located in the ArtiKids’ Zone. special events requiring What pairs better with Champagne than books? Our
Students can submit their artwork through their a toast. Now, I am inner bibliophile surfaces!
school’s art teacher up until the deadline on Friday, seeing a nice variety To keep prices affordable, Champagne bars offer
Jan. 15, 2021. Students and teachers can email info@ of Champagnes by the a variety of Champagne by the glass, half bottle or
artigras.org, call (561) 746-7111 or visit www.artigras. glass offered at my bottle.
org for more information. favorite restaurants. If you are looking for a unique, fun experience,
ArtiGras, which is scheduled for Feb. 13 to 14, Champagne bars are check out the local Champagne bars in your area and
2021, is listed as a Top 10 festival in the country and the new “in vogue” place to try new bubbly! They let me know what your new favorite Champagnes are!
features more than 280 artists from across the country. create a sophisticated, yet affordable, experience for ~ Cheers
About Hanley Foundation the Champagne lover. The idea behind the Champagne ~ Keep the conversation going and the
Hanley Foundation combats substance use bar is to create a relaxed, less pretentious setting to bubbly flowing!
disorders within our communities by raising awareness enjoy Champagne. Follow the Vine at: www.
and providing education through quality substance use I recently traveled to Asheville, N.C. and checked VineVibeUncorked.com.
prevention programming in schools and communities out a local Champagne bar, the Battery Park Book
in Palm Beach and 21 other counties within Florida. Exchange and Champagne Bar.
Hanley Foundation is dedicated to working alongside
community partners to promote healthy lifestyles
and to positively influence attitudes, norms, and
values by empowering individuals and families while
helping supply need-based treatment scholarships to
individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach
County.
About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
is one of the largest and most active business
organizations in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses
in the ten municipalities that make up Palm Beach
North, the chamber fosters a partnership of private,
public, educational and civic organizations working
together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s
“Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic
imperatives are: a prosperous economy, high quality
of life for all residents, a smart and connected region,
and regional leadership. For more information visit:
www.pbnchamber.com.