Girly Lifestyle Realtor
Living in Florida offers some of the best vacation spots right within the state. With so many beaches to choose from, we decided to explore the Gulf Coast for a family getaway. Join me as I showcase why Florida is one of the best states in the U.S. to live and play.
A staycation in your city is the best mini-vacation you can take in your own backyard. With staycations, you get to explore the hotels you’ve been longing to stay at without spending big bucks traveling out of state. I absolutely love staycations with the family, and another bucket list hotel we just had to check off was Margaritaville Resort.
This was going to be our last vacation as a family of four. Soon, we will welcome our baby boy to the bear family. Traveling with a bun in the oven and literally vacationing in the oven state—Florida—came with fun challenges. Momma Bear and Papa Bear are heading to Siesta Key, a world-renowned beach that's consistently ranked among the top ten beaches.
This vacation was different from our usual fun trips. The year 2020 was when the world changed and went through the COVID pandemic, forcing us to adapt how we navigated through life. Traveling in December 2020, we made sure to pack our masks and tried to avoid close proximity to others, especially in confined spaces.
As a Floridian, I have the pick of the litter when it comes to staycation hotels. The Bear Family is always up for a new adventure in our city of Orlando. One of my Orlando bucket list hotels is the Cabana Bay Resort. Yes, I do have a bucket list of hotels!
So, what can you expect from one of Universal Studios' hotels? Well, a meticulously planned, themed experience!
Yes, you read that right – we're talking about cruising with three kids, including a one-year-old! The key to a smooth sailing adventure is to accommodate everyone’s needs, including yours.
Where should we go for the December school break? We had a plethora of ideas swirling around, from hitting up The Great Wolf Mountain to revisiting the cozy cabin we stayed in last December. But this time around, we were craving something different, something special for the kids. That's when it hit us: why not visit my sister and her family in Connecticut, nestled close to the vibrant buzz of New York City?
The Bear family vacation at Key West was an unplanned vacation spot for me. I was not expecting to attend the mini getaway with my husband and kids, although, the Florida Keys was listed on my bucket list. The kids were excited about their vacation and it helped that my husband rented a Tesla model Y. Another road trip with baby C, but he’s a trooper and fits right in with the swing of things. With the Tesla sitting outside packed with our things, we were ready to go!
Our lives become hectic with an endless amount of work, both on and off the clock. If you add kids into the equation, the chaos of life goes up. That's why we need vacations to get away and recharge. The refueling of energy is a must and will create inner harmony.
All parents with school-aged kids have to prepare for spring break, and that in itself, depends on a few factors: one being the child/children’s ages and two being the type of activities you want to engage in. The last and third factor is the amount of money you’re willing to spend.
Our family goes on vacation at least once a year. The destination of choice this year was skiing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Since we live in Florida, we wanted the kids to experience being in the snow. With that said-we booked our trip in January for a February vacation.
May 1st is my wedding anniversary and, May 3rd is my birthday. My husband and I tend to combine those two memorable days and go on vacation. Our beautiful state of Florida has so many places to visit. Amelia Island was an excellent choice.
One of our family traditions is to go on a vacation during the holidays, and we plan it based on activities that are kid-friendly. They are currently three and four, so we have to be sure that we choose a destination they can enjoy.
Our beautiful little girl turned three in early October. When we asked Caity what she wanted to do for her birthday, she said, ”I want to go to the Disney Castle.” And, we decided to embark on another staycation.
As a proud Floridian, I might be a bit biased when it comes to our gorgeous cities—there are just so many to love and explore! But today, I’m taking you along on a journey to one of Florida’s oldest and most charming cities. Buckle up, because you’re about to experience St. Augustine like never before!