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The Ritz-Carlton at Orlando Grande Lakes (Disney Part I)

by shaylajay | May 31, 2021 | Travel | 0 Comments

My husband has been talking about going to Disney World since the kids were born. I went to Disney World with my parents when I was a child and so did my husband, but he also worked as an intern at Epcot when he was in college. So, Disney World holds a special place...

Seafire Steakhouse at Paradise Island

by shaylajay | July 19, 2023 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

Seafire is one of those restaurants you really need to try and get a reservation for instead of just trying to walk in. We reserved an evening at Seafire and really had a great time. I don't eat beef and pork, but my husband loves steak. My husband chose the New York...

Lagniappe Restaurant at Amelia Island

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

Today was a great day with the family. My oldest and I hung out at the beach and then we hopped in the truck and drove over to Kingsley Plantation, which we'll talk more about later. Kingsley was a plantation owner who went to Africa, brought back an African princess,...

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...

Museum of Ice Cream SoHo, NYC

by shaylajay | June 2, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

My little one loves ice-cream, and when my oldest found this place in SoHo online, they begged to go. I loved it just as much as my kids. When you walk in, they have a huge pink and white dollar sign hanging near the entrance. This should hang in every museum we...

Wicked Bao at Fernandina Beach

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

For dinner, the family and I tried Wicked Bao. Hugh from Amelia Island Board Rentals recommended this place, and I'm so glad he did. When we arrived, the place was packed. There were several people standing outside waiting to get in, but it was worth the wait. Wicked...

Battery Park NYC

by shaylajay | June 1, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

We had enough time in New York to visit beautiful Battery Park with the kids. Bryant Park is located less than a five-minute walk from The Knickerbocker, and Battery Park was about a 15-minute ride on the subway from our hotel. If you don't want to go over to see the...

The Wiz on Broadway

by shaylajay | June 8, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

I was talking with a friend about plans for the summer. She mentioned that The Wiz was playing on Broadway in Manhattan, so I knew we had to get to New York. I prefer going on vacations before it is unbearably hot. I've been to New York before in the heat of summer,...

Miraval Resort & Spa, Part II

by shaylajay | February 12, 2013 | Travel | 4 Comments

I participated in some activities (other than the spa) while at Miraval. We went hiking if you can believe that. If you come to Miraval and you are not a local, you need to go hiking or do some of the other outdoor activities. Matt has always wanted to go...

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...

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