The Perfect Weekend Getaway
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve had the travel bug. Even when I was a little one, I would devour books about different countries and cultures. My own international travel didn’t start until very recently when we honeymooned in Italy and Sweden in 2018. Since then, I’ve been able to visit three other new countries and had plans for even more this year. Sadly, those trips have been rescheduled, but I have no idea when.
The good news is, I’ve been able to use this time to explore the place I call home. Florida is a huge state and one of the most diverse out there. From the quiet beaches of the panhandle to lively Miami, the opportunities in the Sunshine State are endless. Throughout the summer, I have dreamed up a handful of long weekends and I’m so excited to bring you along for the ride.
I kicked off the unofficial start to summer with some luxury and style at the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande. Although it’s only 90 miles away, I felt instantly transported to a Caribbean island with impeccable turquoise waters. This place is an absolute gem! I felt pampered with every aspect of the trip, the service is truly that great! You’ll also fall in love with the village of Boca Grande itself. Pristine streets, adorable boutiques, and not a traffic light for miles!
Normally, when I travel like to keep my itinerary booked and experience as much as I can. Vacation usually leaves me exhausted, but in the best possibly way. Every once in a while, I allow myself to truly turn off and pick a spot where I make zero plans and have all day to do it. That was true in Bermuda and it was true in Boca Grande. We woke up each morning with one objective, to relax! What that meant flowed like the waves on the Gulf of the Mexico. Everything was done at a leisurely pace. Getting our coffee and strolling through the adorable beach cottages was probably the most strenuous activity of the day.
After such a ‘workout’, we would plant ourselves at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. I almost fell into a trance watching and listening to the surf. Sometimes my eyes would wander at some fabulous people watching, but they would always make their way back to the water. We dozed, we chatted, and se sipped on delicious tropical inspired cocktails. I think I had a different drink each time, but David couldn’t get enough of their frozen old-fashioned. When we got hot, we jumped into the Gulf. Even there, I would close my eyes and float with the waves. I think I officially found my pure bliss.
Whether you’re from near or far, the perfect weekend getaway is waiting for you at the Gasparilla Inn. I love that it’s practically a stone’s throw away, but it’s worth the trip no matter the distance. When I need to unwind and take a mental break, I no exactly where I’m heading!
Love from Florida,
Katie
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