Located on a three-hundred foot stretch of private beach looking onto sparkling blue waters, the family-friendly La Costa Beach Club has been newly-renovated and is known as “the pearl of the Atlantic Coast”. It’s time to get the panoramic feature on your camera figured out – you’re going to want to use it. Once you get settled into your condo, get ready to pool-hop your way across the resort. Make sure everybody is sun-screened up and hit it. Once your crew has picked its favorite pool grab a lounge chair and a cocktail while the kids play Marco Polo. Now the only question is – margarita or mai tai? If you’re a fitness fanatic, no worries. Being on vacation doesn’t mean you have to miss your workout. There’s a fitness facility on-site featuring a variety of exercise equipment. A post-workout stop at one of the two hot tubs is a must for soothing tired muscles. Come dinnertime, the beachside gas grills await your expert steak- or burger-flipping. Recruit the kids to help carry side-dishes and condiments. Even when your crew isn’t in the mood for the beach or pool La Costa has plenty of daily activities at the resort to keep the kids occupied such as karaoke, ice cream sundaes and playing Wii in the game room. Lastly, onsite laundry facilities allow you to pack light – and have room for souvenirs.

Studio and one-bedroom condos sleep two to four guests. Full kitchens have granite countertops and plenty of cupboards to store everyone’s favorites. You’ll love new stainless steel appliances including a full sized fridge and freezer (because popsicles rock). It’s just a five minute drive to the local Publix for groceries. You don’t have to worry about missing this week’s episode of The Big Bang Theory, there’s a flat screen TV in the living room and plenty of space on the couch for the kids and all of their blankets and stuffed animals.

The coral reef is located just a few hundred yards off the beach, perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course features two eighteen-hole courses that were recently redesigned by Greg Norman. For the shopaholics in your crew, Pompano Citi Centre is a twenty minute drive from the resort and has several well-known shops such as Macy’s and JCPenney. When it comes to food, there’s no shortage of options like Shishka Lebanese Grill or J.Mark’s Restaurant. Or surprise the kids with a trip to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza. Be sure to set aside enough time for them to enjoy all of the games.