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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...

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...

Music to My Ears

by shaylajay | June 23, 2011 | Fashion, Travel | 9 Comments

If you had been there, you would have pulled the one you love close and reminisced about the day you met. If you had been there, you would have felt relaxed, fine and on cloud nine...if only you had been there. I'm talking about jazz in the park at...

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...

Sloomoo Institute SoHo, NYC

by shaylajay | June 3, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

Before we left for New York, I asked the kids to look online and tell me what they wanted to do in New York. My oldest had read Towers Falling and wanted to go to the 9/11 memorial museum. They also wanted to go to the Museum of Ice Cream and to the Sloomoo Institute....

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 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...

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,...

Loving Los Angeles, Part I

by shaylajay | July 5, 2011 | Travel | 11 Comments

My husband and I love to get away at least every 3-4 months. This month, we flew to Los Angeles and had a blast. Great eating and great times were nonstop during this trip. I think it is always important to take time to spend with the ones...

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...

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