Pre-Xmas: Genius Time to Get Away. We Rec: Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach

Getting away during the weeks just before Christmas is a luxury travel secret. Tropical resorts are hushed and sedate. It's the quiet before the storm.

One inspired getaway right now is The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach. Luxury Travel's Miami-based Guest Author Sara Liss visited with her young family. Her story communicates, basically, "get here soon."

Among The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach's charms:

• Eau Spa, "a fantasy playground for grownups," says Sara
• A Club-Floor Lounge so caring and comfortable, "you could hang here all day, relaxing and snacking"

• A cool kids' club with a rock-climbing wall and Glee stage
• A teen club whose guests can deejay or shoot a modeling portfolio

See what else Sara and her crew loved about The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach >>

Photos: Pool, Eau Spa, Club Lounge martini, Aquanuts Kids' Club ©The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach.