Although there was controversy this week about a death of an 8 year old in a faulty lazy river, I hope these wonderous ways to enjoy a moving pool on a hot day don’t go away. I love spending an hour or tour floating around a lazy river and it’s even better when you enjoy one at one of these luxury resorts mentioned below.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita | Punta Mita, Mexico
About: Guests can lay down the burdens and distractions of day-to-day life and take a serene float along the resort’s just renovated lazy river, enveloped by native foliage, with a refreshing cocktail or Corona in hand. Whether it’s a family day out or a special evening reservation for a private pool party, guests of all ages can tap into their inner child and experience the joys of Mexico with lively activations, a food menu featuring grown-up twists on nostalgic childhood classics and whimsical cocktails at the all-new Drift Bar. Highlights include “Rescue Hour” at 4:00 p.m., where waiters in the river deliver molecular jello shots from a life preserver to floating guests, and special Floater menu allowing guests to enhance their drinks.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa | Bastrop, Texas
About: Just a short drive from Austin, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa offers a scenic retreat on 405 acres of Texas countryside. The resort’s 1,000-foot lazy river at the Lost Pines Water Park is a can’t miss highlight, offering a leisurely float through a landscape dotted with waterfalls and shaded by trees, part of a larger water park experience that includes a two-story waterslide, splash pad, whirlpools, multiple pools including an adult pool and a kiddie pool for the youngest guests. After floating the river, guests can relax in one of the pool’s cabanas, with food and drink service available.
The Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion and The Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort South Beach | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
About: Two of Myrtle Beach’s most well-known resorts sitting on the beach with unbeatable views of the coast and easy access to the destination’s world-famous attractions. With four swimming pools and two lazy rivers between them, families can have endless fun on the property and easily stroll downtown to Myrtle Beach Pavilion, the 11-acre amusement park.