Tripadvisor gave West Palm Beach the honor.

Even so, theres a lot to love aboutWest Palm Beachas a resident since 2012, I would know.

Thiscity on the risehas undergone dramatic changes in recent years.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Visitors walking around CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Florida.Credit:Courtesy of Related Ross

For example, wefinallygot a long-overdue waterfront restaurant inLamarina.

I also highly recommend a meal atTropical Smokehouseto try our unique Floribbean take on BBQ.

Of course, seeing yourself around the city works, too.

).Mounts Botanical Gardenis another gem.