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VRBO at Amelia Island

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

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...

9/11 Memorial NYC

by shaylajay | May 30, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

My daughter read Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes, so when I told her we would be going to New York, she immediately asked to go to the 9/11 Memorial. After leaving Battery Park, we walked along the pier to the memorial, which was a quiet, 10-minute walk. My...

Fish by Jose Andres

by shaylajay | June 14, 2023 | Travel, Dining | 0 Comments

On our first night in the Bahamas, we ate at Fish by Jose Andres. This restaurant was in The Cove, the hotel we reserved for our entire visit. I love the decor, the food, and the service in this restaurant. I also loved the convenience of it being in the hotel....

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,...

Back Porch Destin

by shaylajay | December 2, 2022 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

We took the kids to the beach for fall break. The beach always translates to good local seafood restaurants. You don't eat cheeseburgers at the beach. You eat seafood. A family friend told me about The Back Porch, a Seafood and Oyster House in Destin. We arrived just...

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...

Bayou Classic XXXVIII – New Orleans

by shaylajay | December 1, 2011 | Fashion, Popular, Travel | 7 Comments

Attending the Bayou Classic is a tradition for my husband's family. All of us are Southern University graduates, so we share the same love for our alma mater. This year, we attended the Bayou Classic in New Orleans at the Superdome together. Although...

The Lion King on Broadway

by shaylajay | June 6, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

I have long awaited the opportunity to see The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. I had been told about the beautiful costumes, the choreography, singing, and overall atmosphere during this show. As the show begins, singers enter down the aisles. There...

Junior’s Cheesecake NYC

by shaylajay | May 29, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

New York is known for its cheesecake, and at the forefront of the cheesecake craze is Junior's cheesecake. We took a 5-7 minute walk from our hotel to Junior's. We met Matt's cousin, her husband, and their daughters there for lunch. It's a great spot to eat before or...

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...

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