The Break You Need

Tour our adults-free zone with a 12-year-old expert on fun

By Milo Hill, Age 12

IT WAS VACATION TIME, and I was excited to escape my Northeast winter for a long tropical weekend down at The Boca Raton. On our first day, after I had breakfast at Sadelle’s, and a long, fun afternoon at Beachside hanging with my fam, The Break was an awesome getaway from my parents to chill and relax.

I had heard that The Break has fun experiences to keep you busy and occupied, and I wasn’t disappointed. Getting there is a piece of cake—you walk through Harborside Pool Club, next to the water slides and FlowRider surfing. Upstairs is The Break, which has views of the Intracoastal on one side, and people floating by on the lazy river on the other. When my brother, Oscar, and I arrived, we first headed over to the rotating TikTok platform, which had many features, including multiple angles and bright lights. You stand in the center, place your phone on the spinning arm, and let the magic happen. I’ve never seen anything like it. We chose a song and danced on the platform while the camera spun. You can make 360-degree videos that can even be in slow motion.

I then sat at the Xbox station, which had loads of action-packed thrillers. I got to play a game called Rocket League, which was virtual soccer but in a rocket-fueled race car. The games were amazing, and I had a blast! (If you are feeling old-school, The Break also has a collection of classic board games like Mancala and Pictionary.)

Next up were the virtual reality chairs. They are super cool-looking—like they are from the future. It made me feel like I was in another dimension with all the bumps and unexpected vibrations. In one game, I took a virtual ride on a candy coaster where there was a dancing gummy bear, a breakdancing lollipop and other characters. And when I was done, I decided to go over to the GIANT CANDY WALL at The Break!!! It was a true “sweet” pop of color. I picked my personalized bag of goodies with the assistance of The Break’s attendant, Erica— who was caring and helpful throughout the evening (even though we definitely don’t agree on cinnamon jelly bellies). Then, I sat back to relax on the outdoor balcony while watching the surfers on FlowRider.

Thirsty? Well, you can pick from the selection of extreme soda flavors ranging from Zombie Brain to Gamer Goop. It was hard for me to choose, but I ended up picking Alien Snot, consisting of kiwi and blue raspberry. It was super light and fizzy, and next time I think I want to try the purple Unicorn Yack, which is orange raspberry-flavored.

Another unique option at The Break is the soundproof podcasting booth, where you can interview up to three other people by using headsets, microphones and other high-tech equipment. Being at The Break is truly time well spent—so much so that I didn’t even realize I was there for an hour and a half! I think the time went by so fast because I was having so much fun.

At that point in the night, I walked back to Tower—which is a short walk away—to order a delicious French Onion soup and Key Lime Pie from room service to end my chill day.

The Break At Harborside Pool Club

Kids just wanna have fun—so make sure you let yours head to The Break. This new hangout spot is full of entertaining options. Overlooking the Intracoastal, The Break offers the perfect second-floor vantage point for the popular FlowRider surf simulator. Here’s a breakdown of The Break amenities and programming:

Operating Hours: Open Daily

Open to: The adults-free club is available to young hotel guests, members, and accompanied member guests ages 8 and older.

Amenities: Virtual reality machines, Podcasting booth, Xbox, TikTok booth, board games, candy wall, retro soda selection, and a balcony that overlooks the FlowRider.

Suggested Dress: Resort casual (please make sure to have cover-ups and shoes/sandals if coming from Harborside Pool Club)

Service: Craft sodas and candy by the pound

Policies: Room key and signature are required for resort guests, and member cards are required for Club members.

Special Programming: The Break will have special programming (some with extra charges) starting this spring and summer. Learn how to make a podcast, partake in “science” experiments, master mixing tunes like a DJ, and more.