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…
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…
It wasn’t until I moved to Florida that I discovered the amazing experiences like Crystal River, FL. Everyone knows Florida’s hot spots but thanks to a recent getaway from one of Florida’s sprawling cities, I found another place to add your Florida vacation list. A place where you can relax, be on the water AND interact with one of Florida’s beloved native animals (the Florida Manatee)! Hoping to escape the city for a weekend and take advantage of Florida’s wildlife, Crystal River,…
Recently having moved to Jacksonville, I was incredibly eager to explore all the day and weekend trip possibilities. For obvious reasons, spending a weekend in Savannah was always pretty high on the list. The southern city is filled with so much history, multiple dining options and leaves you wanting to go back. I know this because I went for a long weekend, and I am already planning my next visit. When visiting a city for the fist time, you always…
There is nothing quite like planning a stay in a new city from where you choose to dine, sip coffee, and most importantly, where you stay. Willing to entertain some tourist norms (like Forsyth Park or ordering a flat white from the Collins Quarter), I also wanted to have a unique stay that did the beautiful southern city of Savannah justice. A location that places you in the heart of the historic district and brings the feel of the city…