No Shoveling Sunshine

Me and my man just returned from a 6 day 5 night vacay to the sunshine state of Florida.  We chose Pompano Beach in Fort Lauderdale on the East Coast for this  trip because we had most recently (back in May of 2019) traveled to the West Coast and stayed on St. Pete’s Beach in Clearwater.

My 58th birthday was another reason why we chose this destination.  Instead of taking turns shoveling snow with our teeth chattering in the wind and/or  dealing with the super drab Winter blahs,  we opted instead to celebrate my Valentines Day Birthday in 80 degree weather along with the cool breezes of the Atlantic ocean.

Besides, there’s no shoveling sunshine right (smile).

Our travel agent Karen made all of the arrangements once she learned of our needs: namely warm sunny weather, cool ocean breezes, nearby golf courses,  outdoor music, a decent nightlife, good restaurants, sightseeing and shopping.

We stayed at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort and Spa in a standard King room with ocean views.

 

 

You could literally see the ocean from our small balcony…

 

 

Pompano Beach time – Day 1- soaking up the Sun is one of my fave things to do at the beach

 

 

On our first night (of Day 1) we dined at And Fish Kitchen and Bar (the Marriott Hotel Restaurant and Bar)

 

 

Our waiter Chris at And Fish Kitchen and Bar was spectacular!

 

 

Day 2 – Carlucci’s Trattoria – a Pompano Beach Restaurant  – I was famished after walking a couple of miles and this place hit the spot!

 

 

Seaside Grill – a Pompano Beach restaurant (night of Day 2)

 

 

Day 3 – 9Face Sushi – another Pompano Beach restaurant – dining al fresco – out here it seems as if everyone and their grandmother owns a dog (smile)

 

 

By the way, even though we were on vacay we still took the time every day to work out in the hotel gym

 

 

 

On Day 4 we Uber’d over to Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe in Lighthouse Point – a restaurant my friend Terri recommended

 

 

Sun Surf Sand (S3)  – Fort Lauderdale Beach (night of Day 4)

 

 

Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course – on Day 5 it was not as windy as the first half of the week so we decided to borrow clubs, buy balls and tees and go golfing up the street at the municipal course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of weather – It was in the mid 70’s the first half of the week with strong winds and the early 80s the second half…

 

 

Traffic – It wasn’t really a concern for us as we Uber’d everywhere (smile)

 

 

Day 5 – Delray Beach  – this town was highly recommended by Karen our travel agent because it offered up the type of vacation lifestyle we were seeking – so we ended up spending the entire day here…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our last night in Pompano Beach…

 

 

The End (sigh…)