AN award-winning DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT LOCATION.
“TRADEWINDS HAD SO MANY DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR OUR MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS. EACH ONE OF OUR EVENTS WAS UNIQUE.”Island Ballroom The Pavilion Salty’s Beach Lounge South Lawn Garden Courtyard Grand Palm Colonnade
MEETING FACILITIES |
• 70,000 sq. ft. of meeting and function space
• 24 meeting rooms within 50,000 sq. ft. of flexible, air-conditioned space
• 19,000 sq. ft. of courtyard and beachfront terraces
• The Pavilion and Island Ballroom have unobstructed interior views and truck
access via Sawgrass
• 8,000 sq. ft. fully climate-controlled, pre-convene space
• Two lockable meeting planner offices
• Executive Conclave: Hospitality/meeting area, 2-bedroom penthouse, 3 guest rooms
• Cypress Villa: Large living/hospitality area, 2 bedrooms, 400 sq. ft. terrace balcony
Meeting Space Capacity Chart
“A WIDE VARIETY OF BREAKOUT ROOMS IS VITAL TO OUR PROGRAM.”
Guest rooms and villas feature tropical décor, pillow-top bedding, custom artwork, HDTVs and travertine tile. Hotel rooms include a wet bar area with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and dishware. Other room amenities include WiFi, in-room movies, and conveniences of a hair dryer, iron/board and in-room safe. The resort is non-smoking.
Overlooking the beach and Gulf of Mexico, the 7th-floor Executive Conclave consists of four separately keyed units with 5 bedrooms. The common area is perfect as a convenient gathering spot, hospitality or for small informal sessions. Penthouses and Cypress Villa are also popular for VIPs. You can find these floor plans on our website.
Over 700 lodging options offers a wide variety of choices, and include hotel rooms, 1-bedroom villas with separate living area, 2-bedroom villa, 2 whirlpool suites, and 9 penthouses.
“THE SOPHISTICATED LOOK OF THE GUEST ROOMS REFLECTS YOUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.”
You and your attendees will appreciate the surprising level of personal attention from the TradeWinds staff. Your group will be assigned a group reservations agent and convention services manager who, together with the sales manager, will coordinate every facet, large and small, of your event. Your convention services manager is on call 24/7 during your meeting.
GROUP RESERVATIONS
Group reservations will have a dedicated online booking page with a dedicated link for ease of booking.
A / V SERVICES
Our seasoned, on-site audiovisual company provides responsive technical assistance and a full range of equipment. See our A/V price list online.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Copying, faxing, computer use, airline schedules and free printing of boarding passes are available in the Business Center. Language translation, general secretarial services and rental of copiers, fax machines, computers and printers can also be arranged.
MEETING PLANNER OFFICES
Two lockable offices in the Grand Palm Colonnade are available for the use of meeting planners.
RESORT SERVICES
Typically included in the group rate are parking fees, guest room and public area WiFi, business center use, faxes, fitness center, tennis court time, as well as other amenities.
TRANSPORTATION
Our on-site Resort Transportation Services offers a fleet of sedans, vans and up to a 54-passenger shuttle bus to get your group around the area. Arrangements can also be made for 47- or 55-passenger motor coaches, stretch limos … you name it. Airport transportation can be made in advance. Hertz Car Rental is on-site and the Suncoast Beach Trolley runs 25 miles along the beach for sightseeing. New in 2022, Beach to ‘Burg SunRunner bus with direct pickup at TradeWinds and direct route to downtown - complimentary rides for TradeWinds guests!
CULINARY EXPERTISE
Impeccable food, stunningly presented for any size group, for any budget, indoors or out. Themed events perfectly suited to our tropical ambience include: Swanky Speakeasy, Under The Sea, Havana Nights, and Casino Royale. We’re at your service!
GROUP RECREATION
Our enthusiastic recreation counselors will customize a program to your specific meeting goals. Some of our options include team-building programs; stretch breaks; cornhole and pickle ball tournaments; boat-building regattas; scavenger hunts; volleyball with glow-in-thedark body paint; spousal activities and children’s programs.
FITNESS & SPA SERVICES
Take advantage of our fitness center equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art equipment. BodyWorks Spa offers skin care services, plus body treatments, and massage. Find equipment, hours and menu of services online.
DISABILITY & SPECIAL NEEDS
TradeWinds Island Resorts are ADA compliant and designated as special needs friendly resorts by Be Friendlier. Auxiliary aids are available by advance request, and our culinary team will work with groups having special dietary needs.
PARKING & SECURITY
Overnight self-parking fee is typically included in the group rate. TradeWinds provides 24-hour resort security. Special requirements for meeting room security should be made in advance.
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
TradeWinds has been at the forefront of Florida’s Green Lodging certification program to protect the area’s natural resources, reduce waste and minimize pollution. Learn about our turtle-friendly beachfront lighting and more under Green Meetings.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Concierge can provide a contact for babysitting services. The recreation staff also provides a variety of children’s activities, and special programs for groups that can be arranged in advance.
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
Whatever your palette, you’ll have many choices for dining venues.
• Palm Court Italian Grill
• RumFish Grill
• Beachside Catering
• Flying Bridge
• Awakenings Lobby Bar
DOWNTIME
• Salty’s Tiki Bar
• Pizza Hut
• Ice Cream
• The Deli
• Perks Up Coffee
You’ll find more ways to unwind from the day’s events than any place else in Florida. Learn more online at justletgo.com
• Miles of award-winning white sandy beach
• Nine heated pools (2 adult pools), four whirlpools
• The Zing Ray beachfront zipline
• Stand up paddleboards and kayaks
• Waverunners, parasailing, banana boats
• Snorkeling, dolphin watch and sunset cruises
• 3-story waterslide, floating waterpark
• Tennis, mini-golf, beach volleyball
• Beach cabanas and hammocks
• Paddleboats on the waterway
• Golf, fishing, museums and attractions
“YOU HAVE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING. HAVING OUR OWN DEDICATED RESERVATIONIST MADE THE PROCESS SEAMLESS.”
Food plays an integral part of every stay at TradeWinds – from a productive corporate lunch to an association workshop over the course of four days.
Our banquet and catering staff is among the best. We create menus for the most sophisticated palates and offer a variety of options for dietary specifications.
Whatever your event, you’ll have many choices for distinctive menus and dining venues. From themed breaks and convenient buffets to passed hors d’oeuvres, elegant plated dinners, beachfront cookouts and sunset receptions, you will dine memorably at every opportunity.
For complete banquet menus and current pricing, visit the catering section of our website at JustLetGo.com.
TradeWinds boasts enough on-site restaurants and entertainment options to outfit a small city. You can peruse the menus for each online at JustLetGo.com.
RUMFISH GRILL
Serving dinner daily, RumFish Grill features cutting edge seafood, attractively served by the massive fish tank.
SALTY’S
A beachfront tiki bar with drinks and live music.
AWAKENINGS
LOBBY BAR
PALM COURT ITALIAN GRILL
Authentic Italian cuisine and attentive service at its best for dinner and weekend brunch.
Morning Starbucks® and espresso; a gathering spot for cocktails and spirited coffee drinks later.
QUICK STOPS & TO-GO SERVICE
FLYING BRIDGE
Lunch, dinner and everything in between including tropical drinks on the beachfront deck.
Flying Bridge, Gulfside Grill, Pizza Hut Express®, Ice Cream Shoppe and Deli provide to-go ordering on the TW app. When you are ready to wind down and relax, enjoy food and cocktail delivery to your beachfront cabana.
“OUR MEETING PARTICIPANTS RAVED ABOUT THE FOOD. ALL OUR MEALS WERE EXECUTED FLAWLESSLY BY YOUR WONDERFUL STAFF.”
