Mar-a-Lago: The Lavish Winter White House
A Century of Presidential Escapes
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Mar-a-Lago, Spanish for "Sea-to-Lake," is a resort and National Historic Landmark in Palm Beach, Florida. It is owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump and has served as a winter White House during his presidency.
But Mar-a-Lago is not the first resort to serve as a temporary presidential retreat. For over a century, chief executives have sought escape from the cold and snow of Washington, D.C., by heading to warmer climates.
From Woodrow Wilson's stays at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, to Franklin D. Roosevelt's visits to Warm Springs, Georgia, presidents have long sought out respite from the demands of office in the comfort and luxury of resorts.
Mar-a-Lago is perhaps the most lavish winter White House to date, with its elaborate architecture, sprawling grounds, and exclusive amenities. But it is only the latest in a long line of resorts that have played host to presidents seeking a break from the pressures of Washington.
As we approach the next presidential election, it remains to be seen whether Mar-a-Lago will continue to serve as a winter White House. But one thing is for sure: the tradition of presidents seeking escape from the cold and snow of Washington in the comfort and luxury of resorts is likely to continue for many years to come.
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