The Salty Details

November 15, 2025 - January 11, 2026 Hold onto your sun hats—St. Augustine’s 32nd Annual Night of Lights is not your average holiday display! Imagine wandering through nearly 20 blocks aglow with over 3 million twinkling white lights. You’ll hunt for a secret red bulb like a holiday P.I. and belt out Christmas karaoke under a towering tree from Sugar Mountain, NC. Whether you’re a crowd-loving beachgoer or a quiet holiday explorer, this event is pure magic from start to finish! A Christmas Tradition Awaits You'll want to make this a Christmas tradition: Epic Light Hunt: There’s one sneaky red bulb hidden among millions—can you find it before anyone else? Step Challenge: With over 7,200 steps logged, you’ll earn your holiday treats! Historic Vibes: Stroll cobblestone streets, ride horse-drawn carriages, and cross the iconic Bridge of Lions (those marble lions are Michelangelo-approved) in the Nation's Oldest City. Waterfront Wonderland: Boats and ships in the bay sparkle wit...

 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ 📍 Quick Snapshot 📍 Location: Saint Simons Island 🏨 Stayed at: Sea Palms Resort 🍽️ Ate at: Multiple local spots (see below 👇) 💵 Price Range: $$ 🌴 Overall Rating: 🌴🌴🌴🌴 ½ (4.5/5 Palms) 🌊 The Experience Saint Simons Island—often called the “Isle of Whales”—feels like stepping into a place where nature and history quietly coexist. Here, endangered right whales pass offshore, massive live oaks stretch overhead draped in Spanish moss, and hidden tree carvings seem to smile back at you if you slow down long enough to notice. There’s a rhythm to this island. It’s not rushed. It’s not loud. It invites you to wander… to look closer… to breathe deeper. And just when you think the island is all quiet and still… you’ll find pockets of energy—like evenings with live music, good food, and that easy coastal atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer. From historic gardens to coastal marsh views, every turn feels like a quiet discovery. Add in ...

  Quick Snapshot 📍 Location: Mexico Beach 🏨 Stayed at: El Governor Beachfront Resort 🍽️ Ate at: Port St. Joe (20 min away) 💵 Price Range: $$ 🌴 Overall Rating: 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴 (5/5 Palms) 🌊 The Experience Ah… Mexico Beach. Tucked along the Florida panhandle, this spot is the definition of peaceful—white sand, emerald water, and none of the overwhelming crowds you’ll find in bigger beach towns. Before Hurricane Michael , we had only visited twice. Since then, our trips have been fewer—but each one has meant a little more. It’s the kind of place you don’t rush. You come here to slow down… breathe… and just be. We’re still getting to know this area, but it’s already becoming one of those places we keep coming back to—and we are excited to keep sharing more as we go. 🍽️ Gimme Some Grub  🦞 When we visit Mexico Beach, we usually head about 20 minutes over to Port St. Joe for food.  ⚠️ Pro tip: Watch the time change! 🦀 Get Wrecked (In the Tastiest Way Possi...

🌴 Quick Snapshot 📍 Location:  Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park 🏨 Stayed at: Day trip (Lodge available ~$158/night) 🍽️ Ate at: Hutton’s Seafood & More (Crawfordville) 💵 Price Range: $–$$ 🌴 Overall Rating: 🌴🌴🌴  (3/5 Palms) 🌊 The Experience Our Wakulla Springs adventure? A mix of excitement… and just a touch of chaos. 😅 Last weekend, Steven and I headed out on a little road trip with visions of a sandy “beach” and a relaxing day in the sun. Reality check: we arrived to a narrow, grassy riverbank instead (note to self—holiday weekends can be tricky). We had plans to hop on a boat tour… but only one boat was running and it was already booked before we even got there. Then came the plot twist—Steven had a reaction to something in the water, grass, or possibly a mystery creature. 🫠 So, we packed it up and called it a day in under an hour. Not exactly what we planned—but definitely memorable. 🎥 Sermon-by-the-Minute Moment Even though this trip d...

Quick Snapshot 🌊 📍 Location: Amelia Island 🏨 Stayed at: Multiple stays over the years 🍽️ Favorite Eats: Tasty’s, Slider’s, Beach Diner, Down Under 💵 Price Range: $$–$$$ 🌴 Overall Rating: 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴  (5/5 Palms) Nearly every summer for the last seven or eight years, we’ve found ourselves pulled back to Amelia Island . Some places are fun to visit once… but Amelia Island feels different. It has this peaceful small-town charm that never seems to fade no matter how many times we go. The slower pace, the historic streets, the salty breeze coming off the ocean—it always feels a little like coming home. Whether you’re looking for beach days, good food, quiet walks, or just a place to breathe for a few days, Amelia Island has become one of our favorite “go back again” destinations. 🌊 The Experience Amelia Island somehow manages to feel both relaxed and alive at the same time. The beaches are wide and peaceful, the downtown area has that charming historic feel without feel...

Welcome to our little corner of the internet, where faith meets the soothing sound of sea waves and warms your spirit like a sunny day at the beach! Here, against the backdrop of the beautiful sea, we explore uplifting and personal reflections, and hopefully spark some enlightening discussions. With sandy toes and waves washing over us, let’s embark on a journey that blends the serenity of the beach with the richness of our faith. Faith by the Sea  🏄‍♀️ There’s something undeniably awe-inspiring about the ocean. Its vastness reminds us of the grandeur of creation and our place within it and yet how small in comparison with its Creator. Psalm 95 tell us the "depths of the earth are in His hands" and "the sea is His, for He made it." Just as the tides are ever-changing, our spiritual journeys can also take unexpected turns but we can find safety and stability in our Father through His word. We are excited to share God's word with you through our " I Want to ...