Tradewinds Resort, St. Pete Beach

This is the resort that we stayed at in St. Pete for Kazapalooza. There were several different buildings and multiple pools. The landscaping was beautiful and everyone working there that we talked to was very nice. They also have at least 5 restaurants on property which we found quite convenient. They have a huge 3 story water slide on the beach and a splash zone in the water, but of course it was not included and was a bit pricey. Thankfully, Tanek didn't ask to go on any of that stuff. If he was any older, I'm sure he would have!

Tanek was happy to have some legos and cars to play with in the room to keep him occupied when he wasn't jumping from bed to bed or climbing on the air conditioner to look out the window!

The resort also had a lazy river running through the property that you could ride paddle boats....this was Tanek's favorite part and we rode on the paddle boats 3 times while we were there. Of course, he couldn't reach the peddles, so what's not to like about taking a nice ride down a peaceful river with ducks and swans and koi?! It wasn't quite as peaceful for Ricky and I, it was actually pretty tiring....but we still had fun!

Here is a picture of one of the swans we saw on the river. Tanek had fun watching them duck under the water looking for food!

On Saturday night, we went to a pirate show at the resort with Captain Red Beard. Tanek had a lot of fun dancing with the other kids before the show started, and he really enjoyed the show. Luckily for me, he is still under 6 and couldn't volunteer to be a "pirate in training". The parents had to go with them and they had to do some embarrassing dancing! The kids didn't have to do it, just the parents! It was all fun, but I don't think I could have done it! And I know...it is something Tanek would have volunteered for in a heartbeat!