The Forbes Five-Star resort caps its 20th anniversary weekend with an afternoon of team-based play, laughter, and multi-generational connection
MIAMI, May 18, 2026 — Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach, closed out its landmark 20th anniversary weekend on Sunday, May 17, 2026 with a spirited Family Olympic Competition held on the resort's Great Lawn, a fitting tribute to two decades of welcoming generations of families to its shores.
Families gathered for an afternoon of friendly rivalry, teamwork, and joyful connection. Young children were divided into Team White and Team Red, a nod to Acqualina’s iconic signature color, and invited to make the moment their own from the start: designing custom team 20th anniversary T-shirts, assembling decorated team posters, crafting team chants, and receiving their official team hats.
Led by the Miami Fitness Connection team, the competition unfolded across a series of engaging challenge stations on the Great Lawn Tent. The energy and excitement were electric as young competitors gave their all at every turn. An Obstacle Course tested individual speed and agility to earn team points. A Giant Cup Stacking Game challenged participants to build and dismantle pyramid formations under the clock. A Larger-Than-Life Memory Game brought a beloved classic to human scale. And the Beach Ball Relay Challenge brought the afternoon to a high-energy, laughter-filled close, with each team racing to pass Acqualina-branded red and white striped beach balls with their parents erupting in cheers.
Prizes were awarded to both first and second-place teams, and all participants received a commemorative gift to mark the occasion. A dedicated photo opportunity area allowed families to capture the memory in Team Red and Team White.
The event was a reflection of what Acqualina has always been at its heart: the place where families return, year after year. As the resort marks twenty years in Miami, the Family Olympic Competition served as a reminder that the greatest luxury of all is time spent together.
“Acqualina has always been a multi-generational destination,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO and Partner of Acqualina Resort & Residences. "There is nothing more meaningful to us than watching families, some of whom have been coming here since we opened in 2006, come together and make new memories on our grounds."
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Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill, Ke-uH Japanese restaurant and Avra Miami, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms, and AcquaMarine, an innovative marine biology-based children's program. A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Follow Acqualina on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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