Jamaica Wellness Retreat
Come and escape your busy life and hectic schedules and give yourself the time to heal from the inside out
Do you love to paddle board and explore new areas? South Florida offers many options to paddle boarding, with almost 300 miles of waterways/canals in Fort Lauderdale alone offering hours and hours of paddling, but that’s not all. Florida offers so many different locations to paddle board, and this retreat is focused on the South East Coast.
Day 1: Arrival Date / Dinner at 15th Fisheries
Arrival date allows our guests to get adjusted, unpacked and have some down time after a day of travel. We will enjoy a group dinner at one of our local favorite restaurants, 15th Street Fisheries. Not only a great meal on the water, but the marina next door sells shrimp to feed the Jacks and the Tarpon on the dock. If you have not seen a Tarpon up close, it’s breathtaking the size these giant minnows get. (That’s what they look like underwater). From there head back to the hotel to get a good night’s rest for the following day adventures.
Day 2: Paddle Board Lesson & Moonlight Paddle – Hot Leggs
Start your second day with a Sunrise walk on the beach with stretching and meditation after that we head back to the hotel for a complimentary hot & cold breakfast buffet, offering vegan and vegetarian options. Get a good base before we head out for your Paddle Board Lesson, either on the Ocean or on the waterways depending on weather. The 2 hour lesson will cover proper paddle board stroke, turns, techniques, safety and rescue. After a full morning of paddling we will head to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park to enjoy lunch under our Sea Grape Trees and an ocean view with a good menu offering food like burgers/fries and mahi tacos with a full bar of cold drinks to enjoy. After lunch head back to the hotel for down time, take a nap, lay by the pool or take a walk. We will meet up at the hotel Island Bar & Grill for drinks and appetizers before we head out for a Moonlight Paddle.(Full Moon is 8.29) and then hit my favorite after Full Moon Paddle, Hott Leggs.
Day 3: Peanut Island or Virginia Key – Water Taxi
Sleep in after a long night out, meet for breakfast at 8am and head out for our next paddle boarding and snorkeling adventure heading to Peanut Island or Virginia Key (depending on weather and water conditions). Spend 4 hours playing around on paddle boards, snorkeling and beach time, picnic basket packed with snacks, lunch and cold drinks. Head back to the hotel for down time, hit the Water Taxi around 4pm to explore Fort Lauderdale and enjoy an amazing dinner at the RoofTop in Downtown Ft Lauderdale, FL.
Day 4: Pond Apple Slough – Hard Rock Casino
Early morning walk, stretch and meditation, breakfast and head out for a full day on the water at 9am. This is a one way paddle down the Pond Apple Slough to Dania Beach Pier. Coolers will be packed with favorite beverages, snacks and lunch. All allergies and dietary issues will be considered. Enjoy a bite to eat at Quarterdeck Dania Beach Pier. Head back to hotel for down time and around 7PM Head out to Hard Rock Casino.
Day 5: Lauderdale By The Sea Paddle & Snorkel – Lunch
Snorkel day we want to head out earlier than other days. Early breakfast and head to Lauderdale by the Sea for a day of paddle boarding on the ocean and snorkeling the biorock reef to observe a wide variety of marine life. After a morning of snorkeling, enjoy a lazy afternoon in Lauderdale by the Sea, head back to the hotel for some down time before going to hit the Water Taxi for a night of fun hopping around Fort Lauderdale.
Day 6: West Lake & The Hideout – Hollywood Beach
Start with an early morning walk, stretch and meditation and head off to breakfast between 7:30am-10am. Leave for West Lake Mangrove Paddle at 10AM (depending on tides) and will paddle through mangroves to Whiskey Creek to have lunch at the Hideout and hang on the sandbars. Head back to the hotel around 2pm for down time then finish up the day on Hollywood Beach. Margaritaville is in the center and has live music playing from 7pm-9pm.
Detox Mind Body & Soul Retreat
Experience a holistic journey in South Florida with a focus on detoxing and rejuvenation.
Short Retreat
Ideal for those seeking a shorter yet transformative experience. Start your days with guided meditation, gentle workouts, and nourishing meals.