By Lyssa Goldberg<\/p>\n
December at Acqualina<\/a><\/strong> carries a special kind of magic\u2014sun-drenched mornings, a shimmering Atlantic horizon, and the joyful sound of children discovering the wonder of the season. For guests escaping to one of the most beloved family resorts Miami Beach offers, the award-winning AcquaMarine Kids Club<\/a> becomes a festive sanctuary where imagination thrives.<\/p>\n The Kids Club<\/a> opens with extended hours for the holiday season (Wednesday through Sunday until Dec. 14, and daily from Dec. 15 through Jan. 4), welcoming junior guests ages 4 to 12 into a world of color, creativity, and ocean-inspired play, all just steps from the sea.<\/p>\n With AcquaMarine offered as a complimentary amenity for children, parents can unwind throughout the Miami Beach spa resort\u2014perhaps with a restorative massage treatment or an afternoon of beachfront dining Miami-style\u2014while the kids enjoy inspired days of creativity and connection. (And with spacious accommodations such as two-bedroom hotel suites<\/a> and three-bedroom suites<\/a> in Miami, families at Acqualina can find the perfect place to gather, rest, and savor every moment.)<\/p>\n Holiday crafts, imaginative indoor activities, and sunlit outdoor adventures give families countless ways to celebrate the season together at AcquaMarine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holiday Activities: A Celebration of Traditions & Joy<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside AcquaMarine\u2019s bright, welcoming space, the spirit of the holidays comes alive through a variety of hands-on activities designed to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year\u2019s.<\/a> Children craft cheerful creations such as ornament designs, felt stockings, menorahs, and dreidels\u2014seasonal projects that sparkle with personality and reflect the cultural richness of December. As the year draws to a close, little ones turn to celebratory touches like star wands, resolution jars, or \u201cfireworks in a jar,\u201d blending creativity with a sense of fresh beginnings\u2014all of it unfolding within the warmth and comfort of an extraordinary Miami resort hotel.<\/p>\n Winter Crafts: Arctic Imagination in the Sunshine<\/strong><\/p>\n Even with Miami\u2019s balmy breezes, winter\u2019s charm thrives through AcquaMarine\u2019s imaginative craft sessions. Children create whimsical arctic-themed art using beach-found treasures and seasonal materials\u2014projects like Arctic animal suncatchers, seashell snowmen, watercolor snowflakes, or playful paper penguin art that allow them to explore frosty themes while basking in the glow of Florida sunshine. These activities<\/a> bring a touch of winter wonder to the coast, offering a perfect blend of creativity and the easygoing elegance of Miami oceanfront resorts.<\/p>\n Outdoor Play: Fun-Filled Days by the Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, no December at Acqualina<\/a> is complete without embracing the resort\u2019s breathtaking natural surroundings. AcquaMarine\u2019s outdoor play transforms the beach and lawns into vibrant playgrounds where children run, explore, and soak in the beauty of the coast. Games like treasure hunts, sandcastle building, beach relay races, bubble play, and lawn Olympics allow little ones to enjoy winter sunshine in a way only possible at one of the most picturesque Miami beachfront resorts. With every splash of salt air and laughs carried by the breeze, the outdoors becomes an irresistible extension of the day\u2019s adventure.<\/p>\n Know Before You Go<\/strong><\/p>\n AcquaMarine<\/a><\/strong> is complimentary for junior hotel guests ages 4 to 12.<\/p>\n