Daycation, All I Ever Wanted
It’s Sunday Funday!! I hope your day is filled with rest, football, or whatever makes you happy!
Speaking of happy…my best friend, Nicole, recently celebrated a birthday. I was out of town for the actual day but wanted to plan a “daycation” for us upon my return. I gave “how to go to a hotel pool for a day” a Goog and discovered ResortPass.
What is ResortPass? Let me tell you…
It’s a company that provides access to pools, spas, and other amenities at luxurious hotels and resorts. Brands available include but are certainly not limited to Hyatt, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and Westin in select states and cities. I live in the Orlando area, and four resorts participate in the program. I selected the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for our day of celebratory play!
The check-in process at the resort was seamless (ResortPass even sent me an email reminder the day before, including instructions!)
Upon arrival, our names were at the security gate. The friendly guard then provided us with directions to the self-parking lot (valet parking is an option for an additional $15.)
To check-in, we went to the front desk to provide our ResortPass email confirmation along with photo ID in exchange for wristbands to identify that we weren’t “crashers.”
There was a hotel resident that didn’t greet us. He was busy stuffing his beak, so we forgave him.
Once outside the lobby, we were greeted by the spectacular sight that is the pool area. The sunny yellow umbrellas and cheery turquoise water made me grin and gave me a little extra pep in my flip-flopped step!
The pool at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is ENORMOUS spanning a half-acre with twelve waterfalls, a waterslide, and a water jet spray zone for the kiddos. Nicole and I chased the waterfalls and didn’t stick to the lakes and the rivers that we used to…because…ALLIGATORS…
Even though we couldn’t swim in the lake at the Hyatt (alligators!!!), we sure as heck soaked up ALL THE RAYS comfortably on a lounge chair (slathered in SPF 50 from head-to-toe!) The pool and lake area do have lots of seating but the earlier you arrive the better the chance to secure a spot for your squad.
Sunning and swimming aren’t the only activities at the Hyatt! The outdoor area includes the following (some requiring additional fees.)
Games like Cornhole or (not) Connect Four
Beach Cruisers to bike the property
Things with paddles or pedals to skim along in the water
Outside food and drink are not permitted, so we went to the On the Rocks Poolside Lounge for lunch and a snack. We experienced excellent service and appreciated that our servers made us aware that 18% gratuity is added automatically to all checks.
Nicole and I ended up spending nearly seven hours at the hotel! Taking advantage of the adult “swing set” overlooking the water was an ideal way to end our “daycation.” We didn’t get to do “all the things” but plan on returning to experience more fun and relaxation at Grand Cypress (spoiler alert…my return trip is already scheduled!!!)
I’m so excited to have stumbled upon ResortPass!!!! I’m looking forward to trying out amenities at other hotels in my area. However, Grand Cypress, I’ll see you at the end of the month. I’m going to share the experience with Jared. Please save a bike for him.
Have you ever tried ResortPass or something similar? What would you do on your “daycation?”
Work Hard. Play Hard. Drink Chard.
Laurie
P.S. This is not an ad or sponsored post. I am sharing my ResortPass and Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress experiences because they were super-duper awesome.
23 Comments
Laura Beth
I’ve never tried this, but it looks really cool. What a great post!
lauriegannon1
Thank you, Laura Beth!! It was such a fun day! I am definitely looking forward to going back.
The Bestie of Which You Speak
Was a gorgeous day! I’m so glad I wore my hat so I didn’t get wet in the pool, going through the falls, or when it started raining the five drops. 🤪
Thank you for being your inquisitive self!
lauriegannon1
Bahahahaha! I love your “name.” And I loved our time at the (p)ool!
Brittany
I need to go here immediately!! This looks amazing!!! You took great photos.
lauriegannon1
Thank you so much, Brittany! I appreciate the kind words! The place is so gorgeous. I’m really looking forward to going back.
Nyxie
I’d love a Daycation! Definitly sounds like a wonderful day to just relax and do something different.
lauriegannon1
It was definitely relaxing! I’m smiling thinking about it!
Krysten Quiles
Okay first of all I love the term Daycation. And second, this place looks amazing! I am uber jealous!
Joanna
This pass is such an amazing idea! I will check to see if there are any hotels included in my area. I would love to go and spend a day of doing nothing at one of the amazing pools and amenities that resorts usually have.
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lauriegannon1
It was definitely a day of decadence!
Dani Flanders
That pool looks AMAZING!!! What a fun daycation!! I love doing that kind of thing in our area as well (though in Wisconsin it’s not nearly as tropical and palm tree filled 😉 ).
lauriegannon1
But I bet Wisconsin has all of the glorious trees that turn into gorgeous colors in the fall! I do miss autumn (but love my palm trees!)
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled
I am planning a daycation with one of my friends at the start of December. We are looking for a hotel with a pool that has seawater (no chlorine) due to medical reasons and I cannot wait. ResortPass is not available here yet but I will keep looking.
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lauriegannon1
I wonder if there is a place to look up places that have seawater pools? I would prefer that over chlorine.
I hope you and your friend have a great daycation!!!!
Cindy Ingalls
I’ve been wanting a staycation after all the stress of this year. The Resort Pass might be just the thing I need to make it happen.
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lauriegannon1
I hope you find something that melts that stress away! This year has gone by so incredibly fast. I am happy that things are starting to slow down for me just a wee bit!
Lisa
Oh my, this is a fabulous idea!! I wish I lived where you are so I can apply for this Resort pass! It makes a perfect staycation 🙂
lauriegannon1
It’s definitely a nice perk to living in a very tourist-y area! Hmm…what else can I do for a staycation? I’m open to any and all suggestions!
Rain
This is such a cool idea. I’m definitely going to check it out and see what’s available in NYC. I’ll be taking staycations all winter…lol.
Sophia
OMG this is superb place for vocations and i want to visit the tourist- y-area. this sounds great for stay-cation.
Jessica
I have not tried it before. I have actually never even heard of it before. Sounds super neat and fun! I will need to look into it the next time we plan a travel.
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Lyanna Soria
I think I’m due for a daycation with the family soon. That place sounds like a great place to visit with plenty of exciting activities to do.