Slow weekend morning dates are often the best – wouldn’t you agree? Coffee and an abundance of breakfast carbs can be just as romantic as a fancy Happy Hour. Replace candlelit dinners with cozy cafe couches and a glass of wine with a large oat milk latte. Mornings are often not enjoyed on the weekdays for me, so on the weekend I love when I can take my time to sip on coffee (or a mimosa). A morning in Murray…
Riverside is an area that could be a date location for any time of the day. Although I am sure morning and afternoon will be covered along the way of my jax date series, starting your ladies or date night in this trendy neighborhood is ideal (especially in the heat of the summer). Five Points is an area that is always full of energy and you always have a place to go (into the wee hours of the night). Rooftop…
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…
An evening in San Marco is perhaps one of the easiest areas for a Jax date night. The perfect neighborhood to walk around surrounded by great cocktail bars and impeccable restaurants. Walking around the San Marco square is a must, and the hub of this charming neighborhood. Like many small pockets of Jacksonville, San Marco has an immense amount of history, including the oldest community-run theater. With as many parks, fountains, eateries, boutiques and things to do it isn’t easy…
I have officially been living in Florida for over a year (whoa). Personally I never thought I would live in the Sunshine State, regardless of how many spring breaks and blizzard escapes were spent here. Even when the cold and snow broke me between living in Chicago and New England, I moved to San Diego, CA for a warm change. There seems to be a stigma regarding Florida; snow birds, the overwhelming humidity, and a touristy place to enjoy the…