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EXCLUSIVE Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Florida hot spots... and how to vacation like the A-list couple
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce surprised their adoring fans when they set up shop in a new locale - and it wasn't in Swift's chic $50 million Tribeca townhouse or Kelce's Kansas City multi-million dollar man cave.
Instead, the pair started spending time together in South Florida, but not socialite-friendly Palm Beach or starry Miami.
The couple hunkered down in Boca Raton, Florida, renting a $20 million mega mansion during Kelce's off-season so he could be close to his trainer at Johnny O's Gym.
Kelce rented a lavish bro bunker in the Waspy, ultra high-end Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club neighborhood, where houses sell for millions of dollars to Floridians who are desperate to join the invitation-only country club and hit the private golf course.
Memberships cost approximately $200,000 for the initiation fee alone, along with hefty annual fees. While normal residents have to wait years to pay the substantial fee, rumor has it that Kelce and Swift were offered one immediately, sparking outrage in the tight-knit community. Kelce, an experienced golfer, might have been tempted by the offer, as the tight end often splashes out on luxurious course experiences all across America.
For those who want to experience Swift's new neck of the woods like the pop star, Daily Mail is offering a guide to visiting West Palm Beach, including where to stay and dine.
Travis Kelce has been hunkering down at this $20million Boca Raton mega mansion as he bulks up for what could be his final NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs
Kelce and Swift, both 35, aren't the only millennials spending time in South Florida, and specifically West Palm Beach, where they've been snapped enjoying a romantic date night dinner.
The area has become the go-to hot spot for wealthy twenty and thirty-somethings post-Covid, especially after billionaire developer Stephen Ross brought New York favorites like Maman, Adrienne's Pizzabar, and Felice to the neighborhood, with Eataly and PopUp Bagels on the way.
Visitors who want the full Swift experience can stay at the Hilton West Palm Beach for easy access to the hitmaker's favorite spots like Harry's Bar & Restaurant, which is just across the street in the outdoor shopping center CityPlace.
The Hilton, which boasts 400 rooms and oversize suites with sunny views of the cityscape or the resort-style pool, is a hit with local influencers, families splashing in the shallow end, and glamorous wedding parties.
Those who aren't staying overnight can purchase a pool pass at one of the fully-stocked cabanas, which come with a TV (keep up with one of Kelce's Chiefs games), sofa, lounge chairs, and the option to order inventive cocktails and cheese platters poolside.
The wildly convenient hotel is also home to two extremely different dining experiences.
Galley serves food from the wood-burning grill while diners sit around a fire pit and enjoy pool views. The intimate Moody Tongue offers a Michelin-selected omakase bar led by Chef Hiromi Iwakiri with a seasonal 13-course tasting menu paired with craft beers.
Swift must feel right at home in West Palm, as it's quickly becoming a mini Manhattan.
Swift and Kelce were snapped dining at Harry's in May, seated in front of the colorful wallpaper by the bar. The original Harry's is in New York City's Financial District and has since opened its elegant doors in South Florida.
At Harry's, the loved up couple are said to have enjoyed a $400 feast, including the endive salad, the perfectly cooked, ultra-creamy cacio e pepe, lobster risotto, the burger, the famous 8oz filet mignon, Dover sole, garlic broccolini and potato purée.
Diners should also order the famous coconut cake paired with passion fruit sorbet shaped like a lemon - while it didn't make the date night lineup of dishes, it should have.
According to TMZ, the Cruel Summer singer was sipping the Malena, made with craft vodka, passion fruit and organic vanilla, shaken and topped with bubbles, while her beau enjoyed the Purple Rain, made with Hendrick's gin, green tea, crème de violette and citrus.
In June, Swift and Kelce visited Palm Beach classic Buccan, which has long been a favorite with celebrities like Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan, and Sylvester Stallone. Chef Clay Conley, who's famous for his innovative small plates, owns the restaurant on the island.
The couple hasn't just been spending time in West Palm, they've also embraced their temporary hometown, with reported Swift sightings in Boca. Kelce has been snapped numerous times, including when he went shopping for furniture with his dad in Mizner Park at the Restoration Hardware Outlet - he'd need quite the haul to outfit his mega mansion.
Kelce and Swift spending time in South Florida shows that it's become a go-to not only for celebrities, but for wealthy millennials looking for a sunny break from New York City with all the luxurious trappings of their former neighborhoods.
In fact, Boca Raton's Republican Mayor Scott Singer recently told The New York Post Manhattan's business elite are relocating to Boca after Zohran Mamdani's primary win.
The city even put a billboard up in Times Square urging New Yorkers to make the move.
Mayor Singer exclusively told Daily Mail 'Boca Raton stands out - not as mini Manhattan - but as a unique oasis with all the best amenities, jobs, and culture, along with lower density, taxes, and crime than either New York or other South Florida options.'
It helps that Boca, which is home to 103,000 residents, has no income or business taxes.
