Since moving to Jacksonville three years ago, we have embarked on so many great day and weekend trips – this post is a long time coming! Although there are a few on my list yet to wander to, this guide of Jacksonville weekend getaways is a great place to get you started. Jekyll Island Distance from Jacksonville: 1Hr 15 minutes One (out of many) surprises for me when first moving to Jacksonville, but how beautiful the coastline of Georgia was.…
The main pull for heading to the Orlando area was the many restaurants we had heard about. Spending an afternoon in Winter Park, FL was high on our list and is the perfect place to enjoy some slow travel. To be honest, I thought we would spend a lot more time here, but with our hotel situated in downtown, we loved exploring the city itself, as well. A simple afternoon was spent in Winter Park, FL – and I would…
Although I have been to Orlando to visit Disney World a few times, I had never truly explored the heart and core of the city. Much like Jacksonville when I first moved here, Orlando surprised me in the best ways. Beautiful waterways, thoughtfully designed coffee spaces, hip growing neighborhoods, a downtown full of potential and delicious places to grab a bite. Having just visited there, I would in no way call this a guide (support and check out local Orlando…
To plan a trip to Jacksonville often means numerous trips to the beach, soaking in the sun, and some water sports. Even locals don’t think of downtown as a destination by any means. As a new Jacksonville resident, I love spending time in the city. When planning a trip to downtown Jacksonville, there are many unique locations to add to your list. Seeing as this part of the city is not filled with tourists, many of the things to do…
Traveling with a baby is not the easiest journey in the world, but it is 100% doable and SO fun! I have slowly found some baby travel products that we like to use, and I hope you find a few of them helpful for your family as well. We always planned to travel with kids, and I feel like if you are able, it is the best gift you can give them! These items come in handy even for a…