Fast forward to the next family adventure, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball game. It was quite an honor to take my boys to their first baseball game, and they had no idea that this was planned. We simply told them that we were going to take a stroll and go sightseeing. It didn’t hurt that the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront was a 20-minute walk to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball stadium. As a person who’s not really into sports, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The crowd there was just a vibe. It was especially fun having my husband and 6-year-old “teach” me about baseball and the words to “Take Me Out of the Ball Game” because lord knows I was born yesterday. Nonetheless, we had a blast, and it will forever be a day my kids will remember. By the way, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp won!




Saving the best for last, the family-friendly Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel! When searching for a hotel, as moms, we can agree that we want a hotel that screams comfortable, pleasing, pristine, and, of course, family-friendly. The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront checks all the boxes. We stayed in the suite, and it was home away from home. Everyone had their own corners, so we were not on top of each other. Not surprisingly, the first thing my boys did was run to the beds to jump on them. That is a required test to indicate if you are or are not going to have a sleepless night. Duh!




And let’s not forget about the drinks from the Tavern right next door. I had a margarita and hubby had a whiskey sour. Let’s just say if the kids weren’t around… I’ll just end it there. I think the best thing that the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront offers is the 24-hour market. We were able to go to the market and get a few items so the boys could snack when everything else was closed. I mean, I am raising two growing boys. This hotel had everything imaginable, including a 24/7 gym and a rooftop pool. Here’s my unsolicited advice: You have to check out the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel for yourself because you deserve it, and it’s well worth it.




To sum it up, I’m all about creating memories that will last a lifetime. And our staycation has done just that. From the hotel stay to the outside adventures, this was one for the books. If you have a bucket list or are in the process of creating one, I highly recommend that you do a staycation. The drive from the hotel to my house was only 30 minutes. How awesome is that? Also being in the heart of Jacksonville allowed me to truly appreciate where I live. Happy 200th anniversary, Jacksonville!