https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 00:40:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814619 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:58:07 +0000 SweetiePie 2814619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to Sanibel without kids and I could see why it would be a nice quiet vacation with them. We stayed at a resort that was condos with full kitchens and bedrooms. I’ll look and see what it was called because it would be nice for kids.<br /> ETA: it was called Sundial Resort. </p> <p>We actually are going to Miami next week with our 3.5yo and I’m surprised people are saying it’s not kid friendly. I mean yeah, it will have partiers. But we’ll be in bed well before that :silly: A lot of the resorts in Miami cater to families - Fontaine Bleu has a kids club and like 8 pools with at least a few as kids pools. Loews motto is “Loews Loves Kids” as they have a kids club and programming. Both have babysitting services.<br /> Lincoln Road has lots of restaurants with outdoor seating and, again, we’ll be going at 5pm/5:30 so it will still be fairly tame.<br /> We’ve been many times so we know what to expect in general - this will be our first time with kids but since we are familiar we are confident it will be perfect for us and what we are going for (good food, pool, kids activities). I don’t know, maybe because we’re in Manhattan so we’re used to a “lively” atmosphere. </p> <p>Another option is Boca Beach Club. We went last feb when our son was 2.5 and it was perfection. Gorgeous property and rooms, food is spot on, a zero entry kids pool, full service on the beach with kids toys, a kids club (just have to be potty trained for drop off) and babysitting services - babysitter put him to bed and sat in our room (attached) and we went to two dinners. Seriously best trip we’ve taken as a family. But it’s $$$$ and we are trying to save, that’s the only reason we’re not going back this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814609 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:58:16 +0000 FaithFertility 2814609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Naples, Marco Island or Clear water!!!!! Hands down! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814593 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:03:30 +0000 hellobeeboston 2814593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: If you fly into Ft. Meyers and rent a car, its about a 45 ish minute drive out to Captiva... you could stay at the South Seas resort - i think they have a kids club/babysitting. it's very very chill, remote, surrounded by beaches &amp; pools....<br /> <a href="https://www.southseas.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.southseas.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814241 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:43:07 +0000 Iced Tea 2814241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: if it meets my other criteria I’m not ruling it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814238 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:33:53 +0000 Jennibenni 2814238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: I’m sure you would see this when you looked into it more, but quick note that Destin/Fort Walton is in the panhandle, so NW Florida. If you’re specifically looking for Sourh Florida you should rule that airport out. The panhandle has beautiful beaches though!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814204 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:16:25 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2814204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: When are we going? I'm in with group babysitting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814202 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:01:45 +0000 LBee 2814202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: It's wonderful. We go a lot and it's our favorite place in the world. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814201 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:59:02 +0000 Iced Tea 2814201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: omg, I’m on board! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814200 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:57:07 +0000 cake2017 2814200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: 😜 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814199 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:55:28 +0000 snowjewelz 2814199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: Alright, group trip!! :grin: And we all take turns babysitting :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814198 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:53:57 +0000 cake2017 2814198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I agree with you!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814197 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:53:26 +0000 cake2017 2814197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: That’s on my list too! I hear it’s very nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814190 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:29:21 +0000 snowjewelz 2814190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been looking at Sanibel and Marco Island! I am looking for the most "resort feel" that's domestic too :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814184 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:05:11 +0000 Iced Tea 2814184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, let me list the airports I can fly into nonstop (that’s important to me for making this as easy as possible):<br /> Destin/Fort Walton<br /> Fort Meyers/Punta Gorda<br /> Tampa/St Petersburg<br /> Fort Lauderdale</p> <p>Top picks from these areas? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814172 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:38:10 +0000 LBee 2814172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sanibel! It's close to Ft Myers (you fly into there), but it gives you a private beach experience feel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814170 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:24:12 +0000 MrsADS 2814170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with @Mrs D, I live in South Florida and Miami/FLL wouldn't be my choice for a vacation with little kids. I would try the southwest coast, much quieter, kid friendlier (in my opinion), and the beaches are a lot nicer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814169 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:18:54 +0000 Mrs D 2814169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lived in Miami for several years and just dont prefer it for laid back vacations with Kids. I would recommend Marco/Naples/Ft Myers or Ft Lauderdale for mainland.</p> <p>Or the Keys are great for chilling out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814161 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:08:03 +0000 Iced Tea 2814161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the ideas! I will look into these. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814147 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:02:55 +0000 cake2017 2814147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Marco Island! It’s on our list!<br /> Ft Lauderdale too!</p> <p>Also, check to make sure Zika is under control in Miami. I don’t care for Miami and the vibe that’s there! But everyone is different. Sarasota is nice too and the Ritz Carlton is amazing there! Family fun- you have to take a cab or private car to the beach( Siesta Keys) and a private hotel shuttle to the hotels beach. But it was nice when we went. other 2 locations are family friendly- enjoy!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814134 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:35:57 +0000 Iced Tea 2814134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Btw, I'd love to take the trip this year, but if it would be way better next year (due to kids' ages) then we could schedule it for next spring break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/south-florida-vacation#post-2814133 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:34:39 +0000 Iced Tea 2814133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We would like to take a vacation to South Florida (maybe Miami or thereabouts) with the kids, currently ages 3 and 10 months. I'm looking for ideas. I really, really need to kick back and relax. I'm thinking I'd like to rent a cabana for the day, hopefully a kids club for the older and/or a babysitting service for the baby. Some good food on-site for ultimate laziness. Proximity to the beach preferable. Walk to outdoor dining preferred. Give me recommendations! I'm going crazy trying to research it; I've never been. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ft-lauderdalepompano-beach-hotel-and-activity-recs-#post-2588623 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 18:13:05 +0000 littlecasita1122 2588623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also stayed at the Atlantic Hotel &amp; Spa recently and loved it, but it was just me and my husband. I don't think it's that kid friendly. We visited Lauderdale by the Sea one day and it was a really cute beach town with lots of families - I would recommend looking for something there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ft-lauderdalepompano-beach-hotel-and-activity-recs-#post-2587901 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:11:32 +0000 yoursilverlining 2587901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We recently stayed at the Atlantic Hotel &amp; Spa which is right across from the beach in (north?) Ft. Lauderdale. Nice hotel (HUGE rooms with kitchenettes, huge bathrooms with separate tubs/showers), several restaurants on site and nice pools as well as easy beach access (obviously). They had a kids menu but also were up to make LO whatever to eat. Very good pizzas. </p> <p><a href="http://www.atlantichotelfl.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.atlantichotelfl.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ft-lauderdalepompano-beach-hotel-and-activity-recs-#post-2587884 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:38:22 +0000 Jass 2587884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rrachael: my question about miami was for activities. Miami has children's museum, zoo. There is another zoo near west palm beach. There is water park in fort lauderdale . CB Smith Park. Its bit of drive from Boynton beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ft-lauderdalepompano-beach-hotel-and-activity-recs-#post-2587878 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:32:38 +0000 rrachael 2587878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jass: Our family is in Boynton Beach near Palm Beach, so I think we'd prefer to stay in Ft. Lauderdale or north. I'll look into Lauderdale by the Sea though! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ft-lauderdalepompano-beach-hotel-and-activity-recs-#post-2587856 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:58:40 +0000 Jass 2587856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi i am from Ft. Lauderdale. Do u guys want to stick to ft. Lauderdale or you are open to Miami area.<br /> Lauderdale by sea has some good hotels with beach access. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ft-lauderdalepompano-beach-hotel-and-activity-recs-#post-2587729 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:12:36 +0000 rrachael 2587729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! Are there any bees from the Ft. Lauderdale area or who have travelled there recently with kids? :) We are visiting family in Boynton Beach next month and plan to spend a couple days in Ft. Lauderdale before flying home. I'm look for family friendly resorts/hotels - hopefully somewhere along the beach but that also has a good pool. We have a 3.5 year old and a 1 year old, so if you know of any fun local parks or child friendly museums - pass them my way too! TIA! :-) :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/florida-moms-gear-question#post-751667 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:02:04 +0000 MrsRoo 751667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: @CibMomma: yay! I love the idea of a meet up! I'm in Winter Park, so I'm close to everyone ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/florida-moms-gear-question#post-751405 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:19:57 +0000 Arden 751405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CibMomma: Ooh we're close to each other! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/florida-moms-gear-question#post-751390 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:08:43 +0000 kjpugs 751390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: boo! I'm not sure I can make it out there though if I go to jville I might be able to on the way back with an AM meeting! Still waiting to hear regarding that meeting, if not we will have to meet up on your next WDW trip! </p>