by shaylajay | Jun 4, 2023 | Travel
I quit my job and moved to Paradise Island in The Bahamas. I’m kidding, but I did take a much needed vacation to this beautiful island. My family and I decided to go to Atlantis, and we had several hotels to choose from. We chose The Cove at Atlantis because it...
by shaylajay | Mar 19, 2023 | Article
During our stay on Amelia Island, we visited the A.L. Lewis Museum, which was a visit I had been so anxiously awaiting. The museum is only open Friday through Sunday. This museum tells the story of Abraham Lincoln Lewis, Florida’s first black millionaire, and...
by shaylajay | Mar 19, 2023 | Travel, Article
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....
by shaylajay | Mar 19, 2023 | Article, Travel
Friends, you already know where I love to rest my head when I leave town. Yes, I love the Ritz Carlton, but this time, it was just not the best option for me and my family. We were going to be visiting the island for 5 days. Five days in a confined space with two kids...
by shaylajay | Mar 18, 2023 | Article, Travel
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...
