THE BREAKERS UNVEILS THE "FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER,"A PREMIUM HUB OF FAMILY FUN TO CAPTIVATE GUESTS OF ALL AGES
Building on its reputation as one of America's best destinations for families, The Breakers Palm Beach has raised the bar with the creation of a spectacular family entertainment multiplex, which opened earlier this year.
The new 6,160 square foot FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER is the resort's central headquarters for families who want to enjoy their favorite pastimes and quality time together. The artfully planned facility, one of the finest venues of its kind at any hotel or resort, is designed to engage children and adults in a multi-sensory scope of activities, entertainment and games, all under one roof. It's a place for families to play together.
The secure, self-contained family entertainment multiplex is open daily and features:
Arcade with over 20 classic and contemporary games, including Skee ball, supershot basketball, air hockey, Beach Head 2002, Pump it Up, Soul Caliber II Golden Tee Golf, and others, as well as a variety of G-rated video games.
Toddler's playroom and craft area surrounded by glass windows (allowing patrons of the adjacent family-friendly Italian Restaurant to view their children inside), with arts and crafts activities, soft toys and pre-K books for toddlers.
Children's movie room features entertaining films appropriate for all ages shown on a 65-inch, wide-screen TV with theatre surround sound; theatre-style and bean bag chairs for children.
Computer and X-Box room featuring desktop PCs and child-friendly games that entertain and educate
Resort staff support, with staff members floating throughout the entire facility at all times, readily available to provide guest service and assistance.
"The Family Entertainment Center blends the sentimental spirit of Coney Island with the contemporary appeal of an indoor play park; yet it is purposefully absent of commercialism and the feel of a mega-complex," said Rick Hayduk, VP Operations for The Breakers and father of two children. "For a new generation of families who desire more meaningful interactions while on vacation, we now have a dedicated venue to delight the young and amuse adults, beyond the many recreational and dining options we offer. This Family Entertainment Center is where multiple generations share experiences as timeless as The Breakers, to become memories for the future."
Directly connected to the Family Entertainment Center is The Italian Restaurant, the newest family-friendly addition to The Breakers' restaurant collection. It serves home-style, casual Italian fare, featuring an a la carte menu of wood-burning pizzas, pastas, grilled specialties and antipasto, and the convenience of family-style service. Adults and kids enjoy the royal treatment - prompt service, a great kids menu, a readiness to tailor dishes to kids' preferences, and roomy, well-spaced tables allowing kids freedom of movement. Once the children finish their meal - typically in advance of their parents - they can be escorted to the Family Entertainment Center. Back at their dinner table, Mom and Dad can finish their wine and know the kids are happy and completely safe under the supervision of Breakers staff.
The Family Entertainment Center further expands the solid base of family programs and events that this oceanfront resort has to offer. The facility complements the Coconut Crew Interactive Camp, a seven-day-a-week program offering fun-filled, organized activities primed with learning components and an ageless charm; it not only appeals to children, but also encourages parents and adult companions to join in. The Camp's "Parrots" program, for ages 3-5, focuses on creativity, imagination, arts and crafts, and hand-eye activities; "Coconuts" for ages 6-12 delivers an engaging program of activities - professional golf and tennis, snorkeling, lawn hockey, soccer and swimming - that sharply contrasts with typically rigid sport instruction.
In addition, a trio of weekend events designed for family participation is scheduled on Friday and Saturday, year round. Friday night is Family Fun Pack, an orientation for parents and children to become personally familiar with the resort, counselors, and the weekend's agenda; with complimentary refreshments and activities. On Saturdays, Kids Rule! is a complimentary event competition on the Ocean Lawn, pitting children against their parents for a game of whiffle ball, kick ball, softee lawn hockey, or mini-carnival where medals are awarded. Saturday night's Family Night Out features a different themed event each week, such as a Harry Potter Party, Breakers Survivor and the Pirates of Palm Beach, in the context of a virtual family restaurant; the fee ($50 per person, $25 for children six and under) includes dinner and take-aways relevant to the theme of the evening.
The Breakers Palm Beach is one of America's legendary resort destinations. The 560-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel recently completed a ten-year, $145 million revitalization and expansion effort, ushering in a new era of casual sophistication. The resort features 36 holes of championship golf, 10 tennis courts, a 20,000 square foot luxury spa, a Mediterranean-style beach club overlooking one-half mile of private beach, an extensive program of family and children's activities and a variety of water sports. The Breakers also features a broad selection of restaurants, as well as an array of on-site boutiques. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
For more information on The Breakers, visit their website: The Breakers or call 1-888-BREAKERS.
