All cities have something to offer and Atlanta is no exception. In fact, although I had no expectations, I loved our weekend in Atlanta more than I thought I would. A clean, well planned downtown surrounded by unique urban neighborhoods and plenty of outdoors to explore thanks to the Beltline. From our tourist day to our local explorations, we enjoyed seeing the city for the first time. A Quick Guide to a weekend in Atlanta for First-Timers Where to stay…
Although I planned out my travel goals in the beginning of the year, a few Fall trips have me excited for the upcoming season! Not all of them may consist of full Fall foliage (alliteration, nice) but I will be able to pull out sweaters, boots and smell that cool morning air. Some trips planned for this Fall are for friends, family weddings or just to explore a new city. Always thankful when I can get in the car for…
The Springfield neighborhood close to downtown Jax is growing into a great community as numerous new businesses have started in the area. One of my favorite coffee shops, a few breweries and a city vibe are all reasons to stay awhile in this neighborhood; making it the perfect place for a spot in the Jax Date Series. Filled with historic fixer-uppers, this area is celebrating there 150th anniversary so keep an eye out for events, including the Porch Fest in…
A city that is filled with history, great places to eat, wonderful streets to walk though and the perfect place for a fun getaway or romantic night out. There are numerous things to do in St. Augustine (Alligator Farm, trolley rides, and multiple shops) but here is the perfect combination for a lovely (simple) evening in America’s oldest city. Spanish architecture, hand-crafted cocktails, a history lesson, and home-made ice cream will accompany you on this post of my Jax date…
I had little knowledge of the barrier islands of Georgia (and honestly other than Atlanta, Georgia was never in the forefront of my mind as a travel destination). The Peach State offers so much more than humidity and a great aquarium. The Barrier Islands or Golden Isles, are an amazing travel destination and I can’t believe they are accessible in such a short time from Jacksonville. Day trip or weekend, enjoying the islands is very convenient. Jekyll Island makes for…