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It’s officially Fall! It definitely doesn’t fe It’s officially Fall! It definitely doesn’t feel like it in Miami, it really never does but that just gives us a reason to explore other states. West Virginia is one of them, fun fact I actually lived here between undergrad and grad school! Here are Things to do in West Virginia (SAVE + SHARE): 

1. Enjoy New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, or visit any of the states 35 state parks as West Virginia has 1.5 million acres of parks and public land. We personally walked the Shavers Lake Trail and canoed on the lake. 

2. Enjoy some serious adventures! We’re always trying something new and West Virginia offers a lot of options from whitewater rafting, to 1,000+ miles of off-road ATV trails, to rock climbing, caving and mountain biking . 

3. Take a train ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad which stops at the Whittaker Camp where those who worked in the lumber and coal industry lived during the work season. 

4. Explore Cranberry Glades Botanical Area where you might just get to see some black bears! 

5. Walk the Falls of Hills Creak trail to get up close to some gorgeous waterfalls! 

This week I’ll be sharing various cities and states you can experience a beautiful Fall getaway. What are some of your favorite places to enjoy autumn?

Tap the link in my bio for my West Virginia blog post and a blog post of the best places to experience Fall in the US!
Still not over our day exploring the waters of For Still not over our day exploring the waters of Fort Pierce. We danced, snorkeled, fished and went tubing. Definitely want more days like this and still pinch myself that this is what a day of work looks like for me sometimes. Thank you @seadoo for the opportunity.
If you know my husband you know water activities a If you know my husband you know water activities are his favorite! Fishing, jet skiing, just being on a boat on the ocean relaxing, name it, he’s there. So we couldn’t be more excited than to not only get the chance to test out the new @seadoo Switch but be the stars of a whole commercial for it. We had entirely too much fun filming this. Of course now he wants to buy one!

Do you like getting out on the water? Favorite activity?
Our 3 Day London Itinerary (SAVE + SHARE): 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Day 1: Walked across the Tower Bridge (you can take a tour of London of Tower as well), walked along the River Thames and took a make a fascination hat class with @create_your_own_hat! 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Day 2: Harry Potter walking tour, checked out Borough Market and went on a night ghost bus tour. 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Day 3: Morning Tea at Peggy Porschen, Buckingham Palace for Changing of the Guards, and explore Westminster for the infamous red telephone booths, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

If you have more time on previous visits to London we have taken a day trip to check out Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle, rode the London Eye, took a ferry ride down the Thames River, checked out Warner Brother Studios, and did a graffiti/street art tour.

Is London on your list? If you’ve been what did you do that you think is a must for visitors?

Things to do in London, London with kids, family travel
Then vs Now (swipe left)!🥹🥰 My babies are no Then vs Now (swipe left)!🥹🥰 My babies are not babies anymore. Where has the time gone? Excuse me while I go cry in the corner 😭😭😭😭. 

Too in my feelings to provide an informational post, I’ll be back tomorrow.
Why is this man always trying to stop my fun? List Why is this man always trying to stop my fun? Listen replace husband with whoever you need to but why these ppl keep acting like we can take our money when we’re gone?!? Y’all feel me or nah? 😅😬😩
Morning Tea in London! Afternoon or High Tea is us Morning Tea in London! Afternoon or High Tea is usually on everyone’s things to do in London list but since the girls and I don’t eat beef or pork the menus for most places didn’t make sense for us as they are filled with ham sandwiches and other things we don’t eat. I ended up finding Morning Tea at Peggy Porschen instead which offers a tea menu with breakfast items, while not traditional it worked best for us! It cost £35 pp.

For a traditional Afternoon or High Tea Try:

🫖Palm Court at The Ritz
🫖The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
🫖Theatre Royal Drury Lane
🫖The Grill Room Hotel Cafe Royal (has vegetarian an vegan options)
🫖Coronation Afternoon Tea at Cellarium, Westminster Abbey
🫖The Rosebery Coronation Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
🫖The Goring Hotel

Afternoon Teas Geared Towards Families:

☕️Peter Pan Afternoon Tea at Aqua at The Shard
☕️Jurassic Afternoon Tea at the Ampersand Hotel
☕️Jungle Book Afternoon Tea at Brown’s Hotel
☕️Secret Garden Afternoon Tea at Taj 51
☕️The Buzzy Bees Afternoon Tea at St. Ermin’s Hotel
☕️Grover’s Children’s Tea at Grosvenor House Hotel
☕️The Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
☕️Sherlock Holmes Inspired Afternoon Tea at the Mind Palace
☕️Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea at One Aldwych
☕️Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea at The Sanderson
☕️Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Soho Hotel

Have you done a proper Afternoon or High Tea in London before? Was the one you did on this list, if so what did you think of it? If you have additional recommendations please do leave a comment!

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We Took The Bimini Ferry and Experienced Bimini Bliss

November 5, 2018      Caribbean, Destinations, The Bahamas

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When looking for a romantic weekend getaway from Miami we discovered Bimini, Bahamas. Only 50 miles from Miami, the Bimini ferry will get you there in 2 hours. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for us to experience Bimini Bliss and we needed it after our adventure in Kenya with kids. Here’s everything you need to know to get from Miami to Bimini and to plan the perfect Bimini vacation.

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How To Get From Miami to Bimini

Take the Bimini Ferry from Miami to Bimini by Balearia Caribbean

Balearia Caribbean operates the Bimini Ferry out of the Fort Lauderdale at Port Everglades. You can choose to do a day trip or stay as many nights on the island as you’d like. They operate Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Day trips start at $69.98 plus taxes or $209 RT including taxes to stay on the island. Be sure to check Groupon before booking directly on as there are often deals posted to bring the cost down! A valid passport is required to take the Bimini Ferry. If you are visiting from another country you can read about the required documents here. FRS Caribbean used to operate the ferry to Bimini from Miami but ceased operations in August 2019.

Bimini Ferry

Take a Direct Flight from Miami to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale International Airport

If you aren’t sold on taking the Bimini Ferry you can fly to the island. Silver Airlines which is partnered with United flies to Bimini 5 times a week.

Take a Seaplane from Miami to Bimini

Skip the airport and take a seaplane to Bimini. With daily flights from both Fort Lauderdale and Miami you’ll skip the hassle of going through traditional security lines and have a much smaller crowd on your flight.

Need to get to South Florida before heading to Bimini? If your dates are flexible check out Skyscanner for the cheapest time to fly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale. You can also download their free app to search deals or watch out for flight deals to South Florida.

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Where to Stay in Bimini

There used to be a Bimini Cruise with cabins that allowed you to stay on the ship while visiting the island. However it’s since been discontinued so staying at one of the few Bimini hotels, Vrbos or Airbnb’s are the only option for overnight stays. While we typically enjoy Airbnb’s we wanted all the amenities a resort offered for our romantic getaway. If you are interested in trying Airbnb you can sign up here to save $40 on your first stay. Don’t be nervous, here are 8 tips to guarantee a great Airbnb experience.

We chose to stay at Resorts World Bimini by Hilton. Opened in 2015 it’s fairly new and had everything we wanted. There is a spa and gym on-site. The rooms are very modern and each one has a balcony.

Resorts World Bimini Hotel Room

With three pools and one being an adults only infinity pool there are many places to relax. The resort also offers a private beach with plenty of options for water activities.

Resorts World Bimini Hotel Pool

If you’re into casino’s you’ll love Resorts World Bimini as there is a casino on site. Be aware food at the resort is very expensive. On the weekends the full breakfast buffet would have ran us $64 for two people! We opted to get bagels and muffins from the bar but they were still about $6 each.

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Things to Do in Bimini

Dolphin House

The Dolphin House is built by Bimini native Ashley Saunders and is a 25 year ongoing project. All the materials used to construct the building are recycled and natural. The house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and Ashley will rent it out to guests if interested.

Radio Beach

If you want the most beautiful beach all to yourself head to Radio Beach. Unfortunately most people staying at the resort stay on in and miss out on all the beauty of the island. Your chances of having the beach to yourself are extremely high. This picture was taken in the middle of the day on a Saturday!

Radio Beach Bimini Bliss

Bimini Nightlife

If you’re looking for extravagant bars and clubs Bimini isn’t the place for you. However there are still a few places to listen to some great music and grab a drink after the sun has gone down. We went out to Island House and had a great evening. While we didn’t make it to Big John’s we heard it’s nice as well. We chose Island House because it’s owned by locals and Big John’s is owned by a non Bahamian.

Snorkel the Sapona Shipwreck

This was something we really wanted to do on our visit but the weather wasn’t cooperating. Luckily there was another ship wreck right off the shore that we were able to ride our bikes to see.

Bimini Shipwreck near Resorts World Bimini

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Bimini Shark Dive, Swim with Wild Dolphins, or Play with Stingrays in Honeymoon Harbor

If you want to get your adrenaline pumping Bimini is the place for you. Depending on the time of year you visit you can dive with hammerhead sharks, swim with wild dolphins, or go on a stingray encounter.

Go Bone Fishing

Bimini is famous for bone fishing and it’s the top destination in the world to do it. Even more special the record holder for catching the biggest bone fish is a native and resident of the island. Be sure to visit him at his boat house, we were lucky enough to meet him!

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Where to Eat in Bimini

You should definitely eat your weight in conch while visiting Bimini but where will you find the best conch? Funny enough the two shops that reign as the best places for conch on the island are owned by two brothers. So why do they each have their own place? Apparently they don’t like each other at all. Check out both to decide for your own but remember to bring cash, neither take credit cards.

Joe’s Conch Shack

Offering Conch in every form if you’ve never tried conch before this is the place for you. They were even kind enough to show us how to remove the conch from the shell.

Stuart’s Conch Shack

Unfortunately we didn’t get to try Stuart’s because we ran out of cash. Hopefully you’ll get to and if you do please let us know whose conch you think is better!

Edith’s Pizza

Edith’s pizza is famous for her crust being made out of Bimini bread. Choose between conch, lobster, shrimp, and your standard toppings to make the pizza of your choice. Right on the water you’ll also have an ocean view while you eat!

Edith's Pizza Bimini

How to Get Around Bimini

Most people on the island get around via golf cart. While there are cars in Bimini there are no car rental companies. Taxis are also limited and there is no Uber or Lyft. You’ll want to rent a golf cart or bicycle to get around. North Bimini is only 7 miles long so getting around by either option is more than doable.

Resorts World Bimini Golf Cart Rental

Money in Bimini

The exchange rate in Bimini is one to one and US dollars are widely accepted. While you will be able to use your credit card at Resorts World Bimini a lot of the establishments on the island are cash only. Be sure to bring enough with you or you’ll miss out on some staple activities and food!

We had a great weekend enjoying Bimini Bliss. While the Bimini Ferry was very easy to take if we ever go back we will fly. Unfortunately we had a major delay coming back. The ferry was held at the dock when leaving so we departed 90 minutes late. Then upon arrival back in Florida we were held by customs for 45 minutes.

Overall we enjoyed our time experiencing Bimini Bliss! If you found this article helpful in planning your own trip to Bimini and taking the Bimini Ferry please share it to help someone else!

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