Fins Up Beach Club Opens At Margaritaville On Fort Myers Beach

A big splash is planned in Lee County Monday and it is a big deal. Fins Up Beach Club opens at Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach and you're invited to the celebration. The pool opened to resort guests on Thursday. However, the public is invited to the “First Splash” ribbon cutting. It is Monday at 10 a.m. and day passes are available for purchase. I love a good beach club and can't wait to see the Beach Club at Margaritaville.

The resort opened to guests in December. However, not all of the amenities were up and running. Fins Up! Beach Club was one of them. It is directly on the beach and features a 15,000-square-foot lagoon pool. Surrounding the pool is a large sundeck with lots of seating. Lounge and also order food and drinks poolside. In addition, live entertainment is scheduled daily at Fins Up! It's a party, Jimmy Buffet style.

Margaritaville Beach Resort is on Crescent Street. You can't miss it as you cross over the big bridge to the beach. It covers 7.25 acres on Fort Myers Beach and has direct access to the beach via a pedestrian bridge. Book a stay in one of the 254 guest rooms. Dine at one of the six restaurants. Order drinks at Fins Up! Beach Club, License to Chill Bar and Grill as well as 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill. Don't forget, all of the restaurants and 43,000-square-foot Sunset Terrace, are also open to the public. Finally, Fins Up! opens on the beach. Valet your car to avoid parking headaches. Go check it out Monday.

We're very lucky to live in paradise and if you're looking for a great staycation option, 5 Florida resorts have made Condé Nast's top resorts list.

Living in Florida is pretty great. I could go on and on about all the things I love about living in Fort Myers. But one of my favorite things is that the beach is literally in our backyard. From my door to the beach, it's an 8 minute drive. Sometimes all it takes is crossing that bridge to feel like you're on vacation. I took myself on a little staycation on Fort Myers Beach a few months back and it was so beautiful. And sometimes just going a few hours in any direction can make for a great getaway too without having to go too far.

With so many amazing options in Florida whether you're looking for a beach or city escape, there's plenty of accommodations to pick from. If you're looking for the perfect pool, golf course, spa or great dining options, these resorts feature the best of the best. Condé Nast put out their annual Readers' Choice Awards for the top 50 resorts around the world. 5 right here in Florida made the list. 3 of the resorts are in Orlando, 2 of them on the list are in Palm Beach County.

You can see the full list here. Below are where the resorts in Florida ranked.

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is set on a private beach right on the Atlantic coast boasting stunning ocean views. The resort also features a the Eau Spa, tennis courts, pools and four on-site restaurants.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa is located near International Drive within the gates of Walt Disney World. After a busy day at the park, unwind at the spa, the resort pool with a splash pad, specialty restaurants and a rooftop terrace that provides a great view of the Disney fireworks.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is an Italian-inspired resort and if you're looking for luxury you'll find it here. Guest rooms feature private balconies, large, marble bathrooms with terry-cloth robes, oversize towels, and Asprey Purple Water toiletries. And you can't skip the spa with 40 private treatment rooms, treatment using herbs grown onsite, a cafe and peaceful outdoor pool. 

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is right on the beach and features two oceanfront pools and a bar and restaurant, a collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco. If you're looking for activites, you have plenty of water and beach sports, cooking classes, biking and more. 

JW Marriott Orlando is known for having on the best hotel pools in Orlando with waterfalls and a lazy river. You'll find large rooms and top of the line mattresses and bedding for a five star sleep.