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Oct 18

Oct 18 Beach 2020

The pandemic has messed with a lot of plans for a whole lot of people. One of those things for us was our vacations. We had a Disney vacation planned with my parents in late August which we cancelled because we were not entirely comfortable getting to Disney safely during the pandemic. In January, we were planning to do a BIG Disney trip just us 3. We had planned to stay around 10+ days at two resorts. This would be our last during the school year trip since Melody starts Kindergarten next year. But it is hard for us to justify that kind of money for a visit that doesn’t include park hopping. I mean we love to start at one park and end at Epcot for dinner. Instead we are hoping to take a smaller trip with my parents in January. However we did keep a trip we were hoping for, the beach. This trip wasn’t something planned out far in advance. We just knew we wanted to take a trip to the beach just us 3. COVID did really mess with how we do the beach, but we made it work the best we could.

Dec 5

Dec 5 RedFish Tacos

Brittany Payne

Vacations

While at the beach this summer in Destin, we stayed next door to a restaurant called RedFish Tacos. We never really had the opportunity to go inside and eat there (Brad’s parents did), but one afternoon Brad did go get us lunch there and bring it back to the condo.

Oct 15

Oct 15 Shunk Gulley

Brittany Payne

Vacations

The first restaurant we visited while at the beach this summer was a new one, Shunk Gulley. Brad’s parents suggested it because they had eaten there before. It was easy to get to (it’s also on 30A), it provides a lot to do before and after (although we didn’t really explore on this trip), and it’s really kid friendly. We ate here our very first night, so we were all tired and just unpacked. There were also 9 of us, but surprisingly we were seated almost immediately which is amazing for a Saturday night!

Sep 19

Sep 19 Goat Feathers

Brittany Payne

Vacations

While at the beach back in July, we tried Goat Feathers on 30A. We had actually planned on eating at a different restaurant on that evening, but they had live music inside and it was really loud. So we passed and found this restaurant. It was just the three of us, and it was fairly early. I had read some decent reviews prior, so we thought we would give it a try.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Beach 2018

Brittany Payne

Vacations

Brad and I were planning to try and go to the beach around Labor Day. We really wanted to go back to Tops’l in Destin, FL. My parents were hoping to get to do a beach trip with us as well, so we decided to share a condo with them and my brother at Tops’l. We ended up going August 20-24 because it worked best with everyone’s schedules.

May 8

May 8 TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort

Brittany Payne

Vacations

Back in March, Melody and I went to the beach with my best friend Emily and her daughter Lydia. We stayed at TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort. It is located in Miramar Beach, FL. I have stayed here many times over the last 7-8 years. Brad's parents used to actually own a condo there, so we traveled there often during those years. Brad proposed to me there, and we got married there too. It has a truly special place in our hearts for sure.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Mommy, Baby, Best Friend Beach Trip

Brittany Payne

Vacations, Kids

Back in March, both Brad and my best friend's husband, Justin, were out of town for work purposes (separate trips however). Both of our husbands travel for work but they have never traveled at the same time. So we decided we should just go on a girls trip together while the boys were away.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Beach 2017

Brittany Payne

Vacations, Kids

In early September, we went to Destin, FL for a family beach trip with my in-laws. Brad's cousin was getting married there, so we decided to make it a full vacation. Melody's first beach trip was August 2016 when she was about 3 months old. She didn't get to spend too much time on the actual beach on that trip though. This would be the first trip where she was mobile and would get to experience the ocean and sand.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Surf Hut - Destin, FL

Brittany Payne

Vacations

Surf Hut is about a year old in Destin, FL. It is your typical shrimp basket restaurant. We have been there twice. This review is of our second trip. The waits can get long, so arrive early or plan on having appetizers at the bar area.

Jul 19

Jul 19 Stinky's Fish Camp - Destin, FL

Brittany Payne

Vacations

We travel to Destin, FL quite often because Brad's parents own a condo at Tops'l Beach and Racquet Resort. We have a lot of restaurants that we love, but one of our favorites is Stinky's Fish Camp. It is actually located in Santa Rosa Beach off of 30A. While the food can be expensive, it really is amazing. I am not sure we have ever had a bad meal here. The only recommendation I have is that you should arrive early! Everyone knows how good this place is. We went on a Friday at 5:30 in June, and we had to wait an hour and a half. Something also to note is that you are required to valet your car.