finding a family-friendly resort with water slides near dallas

I’m trying to squeeze in one last relaxing family trip before heading back to work after maternity leave. The plan is to go sometime between July 20th and August 3rd, and I’ll have my hands full with a 3.5-year-old who’s obsessed with water slides and a baby who’ll be almost four months old. We’re coming from Dallas, so I’m hoping for somewhere within a 3-4 hour drive or a short flight—nothing too complicated, since traveling with two little ones is already an adventure. Last time, we went all the way to Kauai and stayed at Waipouli Beach Resort, which was perfect: right on the beach, zero-entry pool, and little water slides that kept my oldest entertained for hours. But I’d love to find something similar without the long flight. I’ve been scouring the internet for places with at least one kids’ water slide and a pool, preferably near a beach, but honestly, at this point, I’d settle for a great pool setup. Here’s the kicker: everything seems booked up! I tried Hilton Head Disney, but it’s full. I even looked at all-inclusives in Cancun, hoping for a swim-up room so the baby could nap while we relax, but nothing’s available that fits. Punta Cana and Jamaica are out because the flights are just too expensive right now. Has anyone actually found a resort or hotel within a few hours of Dallas that has a good water slide for kids and a pool area where parents can actually relax? Or am I just chasing a unicorn here? I’m starting to wonder if these places even exist outside of Hawaii! #familytravel #dallas #waterslides #Travel