Belichick recently left behind his playbook for swim trunks while on an extravagant vacation to Barbados with longtime partner Linda Holliday. They decided on the exclusive Sandy Lane Resort as their retreat, known for its luxurious accommodations and picturesque beachfront setting – rooms here can cost as much as $3,000 per night!
Belichick, age 66, traveled to the island shortly after attending the annual NFL Combine – capping off his celebratory month following his sixth Super Bowl win – providing an intimate glimpse into his private life and that of renowned Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Belichick typically wears short-sleeve sweatshirts but instead chose swim trunks as he enjoyed all of the resort amenities with Holliday.
Sun and Fun
Holliday shared glimpses of their vacation on social media, where she could be seen enjoying indulging in ice cream, playing card games and sneaking in some shopping. Their days were spent lazing on sandy beaches or floating on diving platforms moored just offshore soaking up sun while floating alongside diving platforms moored nearby – one candid photo captured Belichick applying suntan lotion onto Holliday’s back as evidence of their playful yet caring relationship.
Holliday, who hails from Nashville and was an avid Tennessee Volunteers supporter prior to meeting Belichick, has become an integral part of NFL Sundays since their meeting. Beyond just cheering from the stands for her partner from behind the cornerstone, she plays an instrumental role as head of the Bill Belichick Foundation; under Holliday’s management it has grown substantially, offering scholarships totaling $350K this year to young athletes in football and lacrosse.
Charitable Impact
While Belichick himself doesn’t post updates during their trips, Holliday makes up for his absence by posting updates that share joyous moments with fans and followers. Her influence extends far beyond her personal support – she’s been instrumental in expanding Belichick’s charitable foundation, encouraging donations instead of gifts – a practice initiated during Belichick’s 60th birthday celebrations.
Holliday is no stranger to giving back. She has long been an ardent supporter of Breast Cancer Research Foundation, dedicating time and resources towards its research. These endeavors highlight their shared commitment to giving back to their community – something which resonates deeply with Belichick’s personal and professional philosophies.
As their vacation drew to a close, Holliday shared a poignant photo taken by Belichick himself captioned with, “Do we have to leave?” Not only was their getaway rejuvenating but it also solidified their partnership, both personally and in their philanthropic endeavors.
Belichick will soon return to business as usual as he prepares for the 2019 NFL draft, while their memories from Barbados remain vividly in their minds, reminding them of how important it is to take some time off and recharge themselves and recharge their relationships. Their collective efforts in both philanthropy and football continue to make waves, showing just how strong a partnership they share both on and off the field.
