Many of us are planning for the holidays (so hard to believe they are upon us!), including myself, but I am also planning our trips for 2019 and on our must list is a trip back to The Pointe on 30a!  I recently stayed at The Pointe with a group of girlfriends for a work retreat that my dear friend Jessica Fay of Lipstick Heels & a Baby planned with ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and I was beyond impressed with the property and the various amenities that they offer!

The Pointe is located on a 30a which is a beautiful stretch of Florida beach front communities that span many miles from Sandestin to Panama City.  More specifically, The Pointe is very close to Rosemary Beach, which is a well known and very popular beach destination for many and it is close to other popular beaches on 30a like Alys Beach and Seaside Beach!  As you turn onto Scenic Highway 30a from the eastern point, The Pointe on 30a is situated right on the right hand side, just before arriving to Rosemary Beach.  You can’t miss it…it is a new beautiful boutique hotel-style beach community!

The Pointe on 30a is an ideal vacation resort for couples, families, or for a weekend getaway with girlfriends.  With 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units and fully functional kitchens, you can easily make The Pointe your home away from home and are certain to have a wonderful stay.  Each unit is beautiful with large spacious bedrooms, beautiful clean modern bathrooms, a family room for congregating, and functional kitchen stocked with dishes, utensils, and stainless steal appliances, an eat in dining area, and a balcony with beautiful views.  We stayed in a 3 bedroom unit that had two rooms with king beds and one room with 2 queen beds.  It was so spacious and comfortable!  It’s so nice to have a kitchen to dine in when you would like.  We stayed in one night and enjoyed a girls night in…30a Gourmet catered in dinner for us and it was delicious.  I’d recommend considering 30a Gourmet if you’d like to have someone come to your unit and prepare a meal for you…it was delicious!

We took full advantage of the many amenities that The Pointe has to offer.  We spent an evening on their rooftop enjoying wine while soaking in the beautiful picturesque beach views and watching the sun set followed by appetizers at La Cava Lounge which is a covered outdoor living area right by the pool!  We also enjoyed breakfast together at Big Bad Breakfast which is on site at The Pointe!  The food was delicious (try their biscuits and jam) and this a great option if you want to mix things up and don’t plan to eat breakfast in your unit each morning.

The Pointe is also a convenient walk or bike ride away from the beautiful beaches of South Walton.  The property offers complimentary bicycles that you can ride to and from any destination.  I rode a bike to the beach and farmers market one morning and it was so much fun.  Rosemary and Alys beach are neighboring communities so you can easily ride their complimentary bikes to these areas as well.  I encourage you to take advantage of their bikes…it’s truly the way to get around while staying on 30a.  Put your car in park and bike or walk to the nearby beach communities!

One of The Pointe’s best amenities is their gorgeous resort pool!  Spend the day by their pool relaxing and soaking up the warm Florida sunshine!  They offer cabanas, plenty of poolside lounge chairs, and they also have a fire pit which is the perfect place to spend an evening with family or friends.  My family and I always like to have a pool option when at the beach so I was thrilled to see how nice The Pointe’s pool is…I can’t wait to take my family here!  The Pointe also has a beautiful fitness center to take advantage of while vacationing as well!

As much as we enjoyed staying on property at The Pointe on 30a, we also ventured out and had some incredible experiences!  We visited Greyton Beer for a tour and beer tasting followed by lunch at Greyson Brew Pub, dined at Central Paella (you must try their Paella, it was delicious!!!), enjoyed breakfast at Grits & Grind in Rosemary Beach, had the most fun private electric bike tour with E-Venture Tour Co (HIGHLY recommend this…it was sooooo much fun!!!), enjoyed an afternoon of rose and light bites at Pescado in Rosemary Beach (the food and rooftop views here are amazing), and we enjoyed dinner at Surfing Deer near Seaside Beach!  There are so many amazing spots on 30a and we barely scratched the surface but all of these places were so wonderful and I highly recommend them!

If you are planning a vacation to 30a, I highly recommend that you consider staying at The Pointe!  I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel-style resort and as I’ve shared…I am already excited to go back and take my family!  You can book your stay at The Pointe by visiting the ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals website.  I promise you will love the property as much as I did and you will leave feeling refreshed with memories to last a lifetime!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by…see you back here real soon!

Thank you so very much to my dear friend Jessica Fay and the amazing team at ResortQuest by Wyndham for hosting me!  I’m so grateful for the opportunity to travel and experience such a wonderful resort! 

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A day spent in Beaufort, SC wouldn’t be complete without a stroll down Bay Street and it certainly wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the most beautiful & most charming southern shops…Scout Southern Market.  The crisp blue and white classic coastal decor draws you into a space that makes you feel right at home and their sweet tea floats will make you want to sit down and stay for a while.  Talk about southern hospitality!

Scout Southern Market’s beautifully curated collection of contemporary coastal inspired home decor will make you daydream of one day settling in a beach community (if you don’t already)!  From tableware & decor, to beautiful furniture, to eye catching home accessories, to women’s speciality clothing…you are certain to find a unique piece that will always fondly remind you of your time spent in Beaufort.  No matter whether or not you are looking for something specific, I guarantee  you will leave with a Scout Southern Market piece that you just had to have!

While shopping, be sure to venture back to their sweet tea bar for one of their delicious sweet tea floats!  The tea bar is a place to relax, take a break from the heat, and enjoy an incredibly refreshing beverage.  Scout Southern Market’s sweet tea float trumps a root beer float…once you have one, there is no turning back!  Who knew sweet tea and sorbet paired so perfectly together?!  I couldn’t wait to get home and make a sweet tea float for our kiddos!

We spent so much time at Scout Southern Market…it truly is such a special shop that will make you feel right at home.  A place where the hustle and bustle of everyday life slows down just for a bit…at least until you get to the bottom of your sweet tea float!

Have you visited Beaufort, SC?!  If not, you must add this small charming southern city to your list of must see places and as you map out how you will spend your time in Beaufort, be sure to add a pin mark for Scout Southern Market.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I’ll see you back here real soon!

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Low Country Produce is one of the most charming spots in Beaufort!  From it’s delicious menu of freshly prepared dishes, to its sundries & cannery, to the fresh baked pies and goods, to the unique home goods…you will find yourself wanting to spend so much time here immersing yourself into a slower pace of life.  The southern charm fills the air at Low Country Produce and there are so many little nooks to explore.

We started our day here and if you are to visit Beaufort, I recommend heading over to Low Country Produce for breakfast or lunch.  Even if you want to just grab a delicious pastry or a refreshing beverage and pull out a great book…this is the perfect space to spend some time relaxing.  Sit, relax, and soak in all of the southern charm around you.

I’m certain you will adore Low Country Produce just as much as we did!  We can’t wait to go back next year!

Have you visited Beaufort, SC and if so, did you stop into Low Country Produce?

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.  See you back here real soon and stay tuned for more of my favorite spots from Beaufort, SC!

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Anguilla will forever have a special place etched in my heart..it truly is a magical island, one that makes a lasting impression and one that you will crave going back the moment that you leave.

We recently visited Anguilla for the first time and to say that we had THE. BEST. TIME is an understatement.  It’s hard to put into words how an island, like Anguilla, can ignite your soul and make you have major wanderlust for your next adventure.

Our stay was rather short and we didn’t even get to scratch the surface of this beautiful island so we have already agreed that we will return to Anguilla someday, hopefully in the near future.

We traveled to Anguilla to celebrate the marriage of two dear friends and during our time on the island, we were surrounded by a group of wonderful friends and some family too (Peter’s parents were there as well).

Everyone who traveled to Anguilla for the wedding stayed at the CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, which was absolutely beautiful!

I’m pinching myself that I didn’t capture any images of our room (it was so spacious, the bed was beyond comfortable, it had the most gorgeous view, and the bathroom was what every girls dreams are made of).  But I did my best to capture the property during our short stay there.  Of course I also shot pictures on my phone of me and Peter, the wedding, our friends, etc but I didn’t want to bombard you with too many images!

We were there in late April, which apparently is a slow time on the island.  Lucky for us, that worked out perfectly because it felt like we had the resort to ourselves.  We spent so much time on the beach and at times, we were literally the only beach goers in site.  We couldn’t help but feel like we were on our own private island.  Of course we spent most of our time with family and friends but we did have several moments during our trip where we got to sneak away for some one on one time.  We walked the beach every day and sometimes late at night too.  It was so peaceful and serene.

Our very first night at the resort we had a wonderful meal at Italia, which is a restaurant on property.  As you may assume, it was an Italian restaurant and the food was delicious!  One of the things I love most about CuisinArt is the Hydroponic Farm that they have on property.  They grow much of their own produce and throughout our stay, many of the meal options that I selected included fresh fruits and vegetables from their farm.  We were even greeted with a bowl of small tomatoes when we arrived and they were some of the best tomatoes I have ever had!

CuisinArt also has the most beautiful spa…27,000 feet of spa space…it is huge and they offer so many incredible services.  I didn’t have time to take advantage of the spa while on property but next time I will!  I went on a tour and was so impressed with the spa facility so this will be top on my list when we return.

One of my other favorite meals was  just a short walk down the beach to the Sunshine Shack!  Talk about authentic island food.  They make the BEST jerk chicken and jerk ribs.  Peter and I were one of only 3 couples having lunch so it was such a genuine authentic experience.  We set at a picnic table in the sand and ate our meal served on a paper plate while we looked out at the ocean.  I love spots like this and we will absolutely return, probably a few times, when we visit Anguilla again.  One day we plan to take Reins and Addison with us and show them where we signed their names on the ceiling of the Sunshine Shack!

Beyond relaxing on the beach/by the pool, eating delicious food, taking advantage of every miami vice we could find, and spending time with our family and friends, we didn’t have much time for anything else.  Our time was short but we enjoyed every moment that we were there!

I wanted to also share a couple of tips with you all.  Traveling to Anguilla, depending on where you are traveling from, takes about a full day.  From Nashville to Miami, Miami to St. Maarten, St. Maarten to Anguilla (by boat), taxi to resort, etc…it takes a good bit of time.  We teased that we were on planes, trains, and automobiles (minus the train, add in a boat).  If you every visit Anguilla, I highly recommend using FunTime Charters to get from St. Maarten to Anguilla.  The transfer was smooth, seamless, and the staff was very friendly.  It is about a 30 minute boat right (on a speed boat) and it times it can be very choppy, so hold on tight!

You should also know that it is an expensive island to visit.  Well worth the money but it is expensive.  From the boat ride over, to the hotel room and nightly taxes, to the cost of food, to the tax you pay per person to leave the island, etc. you will need to plan accordingly and go into your trip knowing that you will be spending a good bit of money.  You will also need to always double check your bills…they do add tip into each bill (they call it a surcharge) but essentially, it is the tip.  We were caught off guard a couple of times when the staff told us that it wasn’t the tip when in fact it was so just check everything.  We knew that we would be spending a good bit of money going in so it wasn’t a surprise to us but I could see how some may be thrown off by how much you end up spending.  Plan ahead and save enough money so you can truly relax and enjoy your time while there!

Overall, I highly recommend visiting Anguilla and staying at the CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa!  We are already trying to plan our next trip back.  I think next time we may island hop a bit…there is just so much to see and do!

Where will you be traveling to this summer?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by…I hope you have a wonderful day!

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