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Miraval Resort & Spa, Part I

by shaylajay | February 5, 2013 | Dining, Popular, Travel | 0 Comments

The hubster and I decided to get away and leave reality behind. We did just that by going to Miraval Resort & Spa. I have heard so many wonderful things about this resort, so I always wondered, "What's the big deal?" Oprah and Gayle went on a retreat here,...

There’s No Place Like Home

by shaylajay | August 16, 2011 | Travel | 12 Comments

Home is truly where my heart is. I miss being away from my family, but I am so grateful that we have been able to see each other twice within the past three months. My parents were in Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend, so I visited them and other family...

Beale Street Blues

by shaylajay | August 12, 2011 | Travel | 5 Comments

I have had an amazing week. I traveled to Memphis, Tennessee where I had a blast with my childhood best friend. I also traveled to Mississippi to visit my family and I did not want the week to end. I arrived at the airport as my flight was boarding, which...

A Romantic Getaway

by shaylajay | October 3, 2011 | Dining, Travel | 8 Comments

For our anniversary, my husband planned a romantic getaway to the Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain and we had a blast! Anyone who knows me knows that I love the Ritz-Carlton. They offer the best service, and although I know there are other hotels that have...

Family Fun at Atlantis

by shaylajay | July 22, 2023 | Travel | 0 Comments

If you are traveling with children, rest assured that there is PLENTY for them to do at Atlantis. I did not take a picture of every swimming pool because there were just too many. The kids have their own play area, so my kids fell in love with this area. I was able to...

Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Article, Travel | 0 Comments

Before heading to Amelia Island, I conducted extensive research on the rich history of American Beach. A.L. Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, had purchased several acres of land on American Beach so that blacks could have what he referred to as "rest and...

Amelia Island Board Rentals

by shaylajay | March 19, 2023 | Travel, Article | 0 Comments

I found Amelia Island Board Rentals when I Googled fun things to do on Amelia Island. This was the highlight for my kids. The entire family skateboarded on the beach, and we had a blast. Hugh, the owner, took beautiful pictures of us as we skateboarded on the beach....

The Salty Pelican at Fernandina Beach

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

After walking around downtown Fernandina Beach, we walked over to The Salty Pelican, which is another local favorite. Everything in downtown Fernandina Beach is within walking distance, so we parked at the marina and walked around to visit the local shops before...

The Grand Floridian (Disney Part III)

by shaylajay | June 4, 2021 | Travel | 0 Comments

Well, it's time to visit the parks! As I stated in a previous post, I was not excited about going to Disney. However, the park was at 30% capacity and masks were still mandatory. So, I can honestly say it was a great experience. It was not blazing hot during our...

Disney World

by shaylajay | June 9, 2021 | Travel | 0 Comments

We visited two parks (Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom) during our stay. We had a great time at Animal Kingdom, but I think the kids loved Magic Kingdom. The highlight of the Animal Kingdom was the Safari and the Avatar Flight of Passage. The Avatar Flight of Passage...

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