Time for a hot topic – literally! Even as a Floridian, this is one thing I hadn’t done — until now. Visiting Disney in the summer can be an unforgettable experience filled with magic and adventure. However, the Florida heat and crowds can present some challenges. To ensure you have the best possible trip, it’s...
New Orleans Trip – A Weekend for Two!
Did you see what we did over the weekend? Normally, it’s a boat or beach weekend with the family, doing chores around the house and mostly just recharging at home. This weekend took a different path and I’m so glad it did. We decided on a whim to leave the beautiful beaches of 30A and...
Save these Dreamy Pink Hotels for Your Next Girly Escape
This one is for my fellow girly girls who love a gorgeous pink palette. If you appreciate an aesthetic moment when deciding on destinations, these are worthy enough to go from planning to reality. Good news: these pink hotels have all the stylish details you’ll need for your next exquisite experience. Save this post if...
Seacrest Beach Staycation: Into the Mystic
Time spent on 30A is always a treat with beautiful views, quality time and coastal style like nowhere else. If you don’t know 30A, this gorgeous stretch of beach towns is a favorite in Florida and its popularity reaches well beyond the south. Between Destin and Panama City is a stretch of scenic, unique beach...
10 Things to Love About Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek
Ever stayed at the Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL? This gem was new to us and though it was our first time visiting, it definitely won’t be the last. There are so many things to love about this gorgeous property and while it’s hard to bottle the feeling you get when you’re here,...
Christmas in New York – Mommy Daughter Trip
If you’ve been thinking about a holiday trip to New York City, the idea of Christmas in the city can sound exciting, festive and perhaps even daunting. There’s so much to do and so little time! Where do you start? What do you plan? Where do you stay? As a frequent traveler to NYC and...
Sanctuary at Redfish: A Hidden Gem on 30A
Mamas, this is just the escape you need. Whether you’re ready for a change of scenery, crave a family-friendly vacay your crew can enjoy together or just want a kid-free trip to reset and relax, you’ll find a stay at Sanctuary at Redfish will help recharge, rejuvenate and breathe fresh air into the space you’re...
A Laid-Back Weekend on Jekyll Island
As a family, we love finding low-key, kid-friendly weekend escapes that feel relaxed and fun. Jekyll Island, GA is one of my absolute favorites and a trip that I always recommend to friends and family. You can check out all of our family travel posts here and our previous trip stay at the Jekyll Club...
Brunch Cruise with East Pass Sailing
It’s so fun to discover new adventures and experiences in our own backyard. If you’re looking for a fabulous Destin sailing charter, this is it. The crew at East Pass Sailing Company invited me to check out their new champagne brunch cruise and I couldn’t say yes fast enough. The girls and I made the...
Key West with Kids
When it comes to vacations in the Keys, there are a ton of ways to do it and this trip, we did Key West with kids. In the past, we’ve spent the most family time in Islamorada, and if you’ve visited Key West, you know it’s great for couples, bachelorette parties and bar-hopping. It may...
Disney World 2021
I’ll be adding to this post and sharing more soon, but wanted to go ahead and get up a few notes and links for now. A Few Notes on Visiting Now From what friends and readers have shared over the past few weeks and cast members we talked to, it seems like this March crowd...
Family Travel: Swim with the Manatees at Crystal River
If you’re looking for a laid-back family adventure and a taste of Old Florida, this is the escape for you. We set the destination to Crystal River and embarked on a road trip to swim with the manatees, delight in a change of scenery and make some pretty incredible memories along the way. In a...
Christmas on 30A – Favorite Holiday Photo Ops
30A has picture perfect spots for your Instagram and family photos all year long, but during Christmas time, it’s even more beautiful. In this post, I’m sharing a few of my favorite places to snap a holiday from Seaside to Rosemary Beach to Sandestin and beyond. There are really too many places to include in...
A Quiet Escape to Jekyll Island
First, let me admit that I really had no clue Jekyll Island Club existed before our trip. I’d heard of Georgia’s small barrier islands (14 total including St Simon’s Island, Sea Island, Tybee Island, etc), but never visited any or even had this area on my list of potential destinations. (Does anyone else keep a...
Birthday Weekend with Seaside Cottage Rental Agency
Special thanks to Seaside’s Cottage Rental Agency for hosting this stay. All opinions expressed are my own. When it came time to think about what we wanted to do for Collins’ 2nd birthday, I thought it would be fun to skip a traditional party and turn the occasion into a relaxing staycation. With so much...