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Friday, August 5, 2016

I thought I Had Died And Went To Heaven



   I recently went on a vacation by myself and it was like a taste of heaven. I won a trip to West Palm Beach several months ago from a great company that I work with called Garden Of Life. They make the wonderful protein powder that I make my daily smoothies with which has helped me be able to tone my muscles.  My husband was not able to join  me due to work, so he told me to go and enjoy the trip by myself. I have a wonderful husband who told me that I deserved some time to myself. As a mom to five kids, he was so right. It was not an easy thing to get away by myself as I had to secure childcare for the youngest two boys. Thankfully my church had a day camp this summer that they were able to attend and grandpa agreed to drop them off in the morning and pick them up at night. He even kept the boys overnight. I simply had no reason not to go to my beach vacation. I tried to back out of my trip as I hate flying but my husband told me I would be just fine as he dropped me off at the airport.Once the plane trip part was over, I was one happy girl as this beach trip was so awesome.



  I felt like a princess at the resort that I was staying at. Garden of Life set me up at The Breakers hotel in West Palm Beach. They not only make wonderful whole food products but they have great taste in hotels. I arrived at the resort late in the day and checked into my room. My room was so luxurious. I had a plush king size bed to myself and a bathroom fit for a queen. There was even a TV in my bathroom mirror. I showed the picture of the TV in my bathroom mirror.and asked my husband if he would like this in our master bathroom. He, of course, said "sure".



This was my view from my room at the resort I was staying at. I slept with the windows open so I could hear the waves of the ocean as I slept. I thoroughly enjoyed waking up to the sun also.


The next day my taste of heaven trip got even better. I was first treated to a breakfast buffet that was amazing. Every type of breakfast food that one wanted was on the buffet. I dined on a spinach omelet while I listened to the waves of the ocean, yes that is the ocean beyond a pool. In fact, the resort had four pools. I chose to swim in the adult only pool every day. I also did a lot of relaxing by the pool in a very comfortable chair that the cute pool guy draped a towel over for me.


 Most of my beach trip was spent by the water so I brought with the best natural chemical free sunscreen. Goddess Garden Organics keeps my skin safe from the sun with natural minerals and it is reef safe too. I love that I m not putting chemicals on my skin or in the ocean. The container I brought with was even perfect for airline travel as it was 3.4 ounces, the maximum liquid allowance.


Look at this cute lizard that I saw while relaxing. 


  My whole week at the beach and resort was just perfect. I had beautiful views of trees and water. I ate wonderful food and even had my nails done. I did exercise too as the resort had a fabulous gym with views of the ocean. Exercise is more fun when you can look at the ocean. I even rented a bicycle to check out the rest of West Palm Beach. Check out some more pictures of my week in paradise.


This is one of the many fountains around the resort. There was also several courtyards.


I just had to take a picture of my favorite dessert, tiramisu. It was very dark in the restaurant so I could not get a good picture but it was very delicious,


More views of the ocean and pools.




                                        The plants were so pretty at the resort.



I was thankful for my week at the beach and I am already planning a trip to the beach with my family. It may not be as fancy as this trip but I so want to visit the beach again with my boys.


20 comments:

Ivonne said...

You certainly were spoiled and deservingly so with 5 kids!

Unknown said...

My God! Heaven should look like that place. It is so amazing!

Dina said...

I think I need to plan a weekend getaway there soon. I need a break!

Kandi said...

I am officially jealous! I would love a beach getaway. Hoping to get one in May.

Michelle Gwynn Jones said...

That view is to die for. Granted I could get so into playing in that pool I might miss the view.

dd said...

So glad you were able to relax, recharge, and enjoy your vacation.

Wendy said...

That looks like such a beautiful resort. Every Mom deserves a weekend away somewhere like that.

Amy Jones said...

If there's a heaven I'm sure it looks like this. What a beautiful resort

Agnes Dela Cruz said...

A beautiful resort to stay. For sure you had a good time and got back with with your new self again.

Elizabeth O. said...

That's really amazing! The place is breathtaking and it's difficult not to feel like royalty when you're staying in a place as good as this. The view is fantastic as well.

Unknown said...

I really like to go there and enjoying the view.

Unknown said...

That resort looks amazing! I haven't been able to go on a vacation without kids yet, but when I do I want to go to a resort similar to this.

Anonymous said...

The view from your room was awesome! I am now envy with your vacation. Planning to book mine asap!

Unknown said...

That looks so amazing! I would love to take a vacation soon, but I don't think it's going to happen anytime soon. Hopefully in the future I can take my family somewhere. What a great view you have too!

Unknown said...

I would love to visit palm beach! Your photo's are awesome!

Liz Mays said...

What a wonderful getaway you had! It sounds perfectly dreamy, and I love the idea of sleeping to the sound of the waves.

ConciergeLibrarian said...

First of all there is nothing cute about lizards...LOL...That being said this looks like a fantastic place to spend a few days. Good that you got some time to yourself as well

Jenjen said...

Now seeing this post made me more excited for my week long vacay. I wanna experience heaven too :)

Jennifer said...

I won the year before you did! I think we must have stayed in the same room even! LOL - LOVE this place! I have never been to anywhere like it before and doubt I will again! Something I will remember for the rest of my life that is for sure!

Ayesha said...

Amazing view! Indeed HEAVEN :) You are so lucky! I can't wait for our vacation I am so jealous hihi thanks for sharing

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