By Angela Caraway-Carlton
Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving break, and you wake up at our seaside haven. You quickly exhale as you remember there’s no cooking or cleaning to be done. Linger in your spacious room or suite, order room service, and sit on your private balcony to offer up gratitude for the balmy ocean breeze and turquoise water that fronts the resort. Start your holiday with a leisurely beach walk with the entire family — or join one of Acqualina’s weekend fitness classes to burn off calories before your preferred Thanksgiving meal.
The biggest blessing is allowing someone to do all the work for you on Thanksgiving. With four on-property restaurants to choose from, including Costa Grill, Il Mulino New York, Avra Miami and Ke-uH, opt for a traditional Thanksgiving feast or savor global cuisine from Italian to Japanese and Mediterranean delights. Each restaurant will offer its own distinct holiday fare.
Gather with your family or “framily” at one of three oceanfront pools — those without kids can escape to the adults-only tranquility pool — or camp out on the beach to take part in an abundance of family-friendly activities. Kick around the soccer ball or play a game of football on the Great Lawn that edges the beach. Families and friend groups love congregating on the Mediterranean-influenced, lounge-style seating on the beach, where they can cozy up together on sofas and chairs overlooking the ocean. And the kids? Well, they’ll never utter the words I’m bored with all the activities and games that cater to their interests and hobbies.
Maybe, you simply wish for peace and quiet on the holiday. Escape to Acqualina Spa to soak up the tranquility of the relaxation lounge, where you can curl up on a lounger to nap or read a book. Choose from an array of spa treatments, from stress-reducing massages to glow-up facials and fall-inspired treatments that will remind of the season of thanksgiving. Retreat to the outdoor terrace to enjoy the seclusion of the spa pool, with dips in the heated jet pool that features a Roman waterfall.
It’s a Thanksgiving break that everyone will be grateful for this season.