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I think we really have found paradise here at our travel partner, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
Even if I wrote nothing here and just showed you the pictures, I think you could see how amazing this resort and area are.
We wake up at 5am no matter what country we are in or what time zone. So today Pete woke me up as he and Ash went to the local CrossFit Box, and then I promptly fell back to sleep. That never happens. Never. I think it had to do with the fact that he opened the door to the balcony and listening to the waves crash against the beach lulled me back to sleep.
When I finally woke up at 6am, I caught the sun rising and I had a cup of coffee while I watched it.
It was soon time for a day of water fun!
We started off with an hour at the FlowRider!
This is one of those memory-making moments they will never forget! Emmy was so excited…
I wasn’t sure how this would work out with her still being tiny. She is also fearless in a good/bad way, depending on the day… but it was a wonderful experience. Our instructor went on with her until she had the hang of it.
Which took like 2 minutes. She was a natural.
Ashley loved jumping on the waves and sliding around. It is a lot more difficult than it looks, but also really easy once you get the hang of it. Of course, this is coming from the person who took the pictures and didn’t ride. That would be me… ha! At least that is what they told me. I’m kicking myself for not doing it too!
The real surprise of the day was with Maddie.
She is more of a book reader than adventure seeker. I was shocked, like fall out of my chair surprised, when she decided that she was not only going to do it, but wanted to try riding it standing up. She got up there and fell a couple times but never gave up. She had the BEST TIME! For the rest of the day, she was telling me how much she loved it and now she wants to take surfing lessons. My SoCal heart is bursting with pride. I think I will finally be getting my surfer girl! Thankfully, I have quite a few family members that surf so we will be calling them soon!
Emmy, of course, tried every single inch of the FlowRider and we have some pretty awesome footage of her… and Pete too! For never surfing, he did really well. He said it kinda reminded him of his skateboarding days growing up. This is one of the best water activities that can be adapted to pretty much everyone in the family. Next time I’m all over it!
After we dried off a bit, we were taken to our cabana for the day. They have a few different ones to choose from at both the adult only pool and family pool. We chose the one with the more tropical feel closer to the boardwalk so we could relax and watch the girls and still see the pool. It was heaven! It was stocked with waters, fresh towels, a TV, and a cabana attendant that was so friendly. They anticipate your every need and make you feel like you are the only guest at the resort. Pretty much everyone here does that. The guests are all so happy and the people working here make all of your cares just melt away!
Of course, the girls didn’t hang out in the cabana nearly as much as Pete and I did. They were too busy splashing in the pool and going back and forth under the water fall!
Soon it was time to get some work done. Pete and I both looked at each other as we took out our laptops and just started smiling. I mean this is the best office ever, isn’t it?! It doesn’t feel like work when you can see and hear the ocean so close by.
Work never seems to end, but for this afternoon I closed my computer and headed down to the spa for a massage. The heated table and ocean air lulled me into such a relaxed state that when I was done it took me a couple moments to remember where I was. It shocked me for a second that I was that confused, but then I realized I was actually just THAT relaxed, which doesn’t happen often (cough cough, 3 kids).
The St. Somewhere Spa is gorgeous and I have so much to share about it later. When you stay here, they should make it mandatory to experience it. It’s one of my favorites and I’ve been to a lot of spas. It is very luxurious, but not pretentious. A very relaxing beachy vibe flows through the whole place and with everyone that works here.
Before we knew it, the sun was starting to set and my sweet cousin and family drove almost two hours to meet us. We had a wonderful Italian dinner on the board walk and caught up with them.
As they drove home, Emmy and I caught another concert right outside the resort. With the warm breeze to our backs, the ocean in front of us, and maybe a cone or two of ice cream, we enjoyed it with a couple hundred other people. The community of people that are drawn to Hollywood Beach are fun loving and mellow. We love this place so much!
With our changes in latitude and changes in attitude all from another great Florida day, it was time to head to bed!
This looks like such a nice resort. I would have to try out the FlowRider. I love to go fishing when I am at the beach.
It looks like you guys are living it up big time. I love that surf pool. That looks like a blast.
Oh my goodness it looks like you are having such a great time! I so want to go back to Florida soon.
What an awesome time! I would love to go to Florida one day. Laying on the beach is my favorite.
The Flowrider looks like the most fun. Your girls are such naturals. I can’t believe how beautiful the resort looks at night.
I would love to try the Flowrider. It looks like you had so much fun. I can’t wait for summer, I need my beach!
Wow, another fun day in paradise! That pool looks totally amazing and what I need about now!
It looks like a lot of fun, I can imagine my girls having the time of their life there as well. You should have tried it! They look like they were having a lot of fun and Emmy was really brave. Awesome place to take the kids to, no doubt about it.
What a great place for a family vacation! I would love to try the FlowRider- it looks like a lot of fun.
That looks like a fun resort. I love a good wave pool.
My kids could stay in the pool all day! Especially that waterfall, its beautiful and looks like so much fun!
This is such a beautiful destination with so much for the entire family to do. I love all the fun in the sun and the water fun as well.
That looks like so much fun. I bet the kids are having lots of fun there. I know I’d love to have a family vacation there.
This looks like an awesome place to visit! 🙂
I know about Margaritaville restaurants but didn’t know there was a hotel. It looks like a nice place!
This is an amazing resort. The surfing looks like fun and I would love to work here on my computer.
I just want to say you are all a little bonkers – who gets up that early in the morning? (just joking H). I am not a morning person and literally am just going to bed around 2-3 am! Glad you are all having fun!
I love the waterfall. The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort looks like a perfect place to stay with kids.
The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort looks amazing. I love the decor of the resort. These are great photos. It looks like the kids are having a blast.
I didnt know Margaritaville had a resort! Wow I been to the one in Orlando and Grand Turk the restaurants…but this is next level stuff here!
the resort looks fantastic! can’t wait for the holidays and travel too! haven’t tried that surfing before im too scared haha
That place was really look fantastic! I want to go there someday
You have such a healthy-looking family. You guys are a great role model for American families.
Also, this trip looks like it was a blast and lots of water challenges for your girls.
Wow! Looks like every had such much fun playing in the water! I would love to do that some day.
I always enjoy traveling to Florida, it is such a beautiful place. It was nice to see the resort through your eyes in your photographs.
I took my kiddos to FL last year and we had such a good time. The resort you stayed at looks wonderful and I love that it has a spa. I try to find places with plenty to keep us happy and busy without having to leave the resort and this place looks like it fits the bill!
That looks too fun! I can stay in that place forever!
The water park looks so awesome. I always loved those growing up and it looks like your whole family had a blast.
This Florida trip looks like a blast! I want to go and “surf” at this Margaritaville place now!
You are right, without the words the photos would have showed how amazing it looked and how much fun you can have.
Great pictures again. This place is too good and I agree with Shalama that pictures are so describable.
My kids would love the Flowrider, for sure. What a great place to stay. The views are amazing.
Looks like all of you had a great time. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to go surfing so I would love to try the FlowRider.
This looks like a great family adventure! I love that your book reader was able to brave it out and rode the wave. What a great picture!
Florida sounds like a dream right now!! We have been waiting and waiting and waiting for spring to arrive!
It sounds like you guys had a superb day. I would love to try surfing and I think that this place would be perfect to try.
I would love just hanging out on the beach relaxing and playing in the water. I’m wanting to go to the beach this summer.
Perfect place for a summer family getaway! You guys looked like you had a blast!
What an awesome place. I would love to stay there when we go on our vacation.
How fun! It all looks so lovely. My son recently did a boogie board ride that was just like this. I was surprised he could stay on for such a long time.
Florida is on my list for next summer! Can’t wait!
Emmy is so brave! My twin granddaughters will surely have a grand time there. This looks like an awesome resort.
Aw! Night time beach fun.
I love florida, have always wanted to go.
These photos look amazing & y’all had a blast of fun.
haha they had one of those indoor surfing things at a mall. glad it’s actually so much fun.
That truly does look like an awesome experience, I have always wanted to go a waterpark like Hollywood it looks like so much fun!
You’re right, pictures do speak louder than words, the place looks terrific! I love the atmosphere from the sights I’m seeing in your pictures, you guys surely had fun there as I can see it!
You guys are having such a great time! Good memories!
Florida is on my list of places to visit this year. These pics are great and really captured the fun that families can expect to have there. Thanks for sharing. – Yolo
It is definitely hot enough here to spend a day in the water! We are in St Pete so not too far. My grandparents lived in Hollywood so I am familiar with the area. Have a great time in Florida!
Sounds like a really good time! The water surfing with the rope looks so much fun!
What a great family vacation! I was glued looking at your video! Your kids sure looked like they’re having a great time especially the little one – what a sweetheart!
How fun! I have no doubt you all had a blast. Now I have this urge to go to the beach pronto. 🙂 Can’t wait to go to the beach soon!