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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...

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

by shaylajay | June 4, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

When I was in New York years ago, the Empire State Building was the attraction of tourists. There are still many tourists who want to experience the Empire State Building, but SUMMIT is the best thing, in my opinion, for kids. The Empire State Building does have a lot...

Fantastic Fudge at Fernandina Beach

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

During our tour with Mr. Ron Miller of Coast One Tours, we asked for a great place to get ice-cream. My kids wanted ice-cream, so he recommended Fantastic Fudge, which received approval from the entire family. At Fantastic Fudge, they make the fudge in house, and they...

Loving Los Angeles, Part II

by shaylajay | July 8, 2011 | Travel | 7 Comments

The past week in L.A. has been awesome. I was hosted by Terranea (www.terranea.com), L.A.'s Oceanfront Resort, for my wonderful spa treatment. I love beautiful places and the Terranea Resort was no disappointment. Terranea...

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...

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...

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...

The Cove at Paradise Island

by shaylajay | June 4, 2023 | Travel | 0 Comments

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 had a...

Joe’s Pizza NYC

by shaylajay | June 5, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

One New York local said, "There are four basic food groups in New York --- bagels, pizza, hot dogs, and cheesecake." I knew I wanted to get a slice of cheesecake and some pizza. I visited NY years ago before I was married. I visited a colleague from law school, and I...

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