Hello :)
Sorry for the delay in posting, we had some major internet issues and could not connect!!! Finally got it to work.
Our road trip around Florida began yesterday…
The weather was gorgeous and we were Fort Lauderdale bound.
We said goodbye to the parents until we return Monday!
OSGMOM packed us some lunch stuff and we ate it at a rest stop- fruit, wraps, chips, etc.
The drive was long and slow and boring!
Fort Lauderdale beach is GORGEOUS however…
It is definitely one of the cleanest and nicest beaches I have been on. Just amazing to swim in! Not rocky at all! Woot woot!
I want to thank you guys for suggesting Hot Wire to book our hotel!!!! We had booked without Hot Wire previously but then Eric realized we could get a 4-star hotel much cheaper than what we booked with a motel, so we cancelled that reservation and took our luck with Hot Wire.
It was a VERY good turn out…
We got a $450++ a night hotel for $115 at W hotel!!!
It is SWANK.
and EPIC.
Let’s take a look at our balcony view…
Everyone at the hotel treats you like a celebrity too! I have never had better service in my life.
The bed in the room is the comfiest bed I have ever slept in. Pure bliss.
It has a rooftop endless pool!
Check out this pool picture (3rd pic) the stairs go through the pool.
There is a two sided glass shower in the room!!!!!
This was definitely a great first experience with Hot Wire.
We enjoyed a day swimming at the beach!
Around 9pm, Eric and I hit up Sublime restaurant for dinner. We are having a meet-up there tonight too with a bunch of people! Of course, I had to check it out to ‘make sure it was suitable for a meet-up’ ;)
The restaurant was soooooo amazing like everyone says.
I got the ‘roll out the red carpet’ flight of reds
Then, the garden salad to start and it had the most amazing balsamic dressing on it that I have ever tasted. It was soooooooo good. I ate every bite.
Eric got the pizza, which was fabulous. He LOVED this pizza and would not stop talking about it!
I got the enchiladas which had brown rice, black beans, vegan sour cream + cheese, etc. They were not what I would normally order, but I really loved them.
After dinner we ended up at a local watering hole that was full of LOCALS!
We met many interesting people! :mrgreen:
Awesome bartender!
This is THE Jeff Darlington– a sports writer and reporter for the Miami Harald who is on TV all the time! He is super fun and showed us a great time. We all had a few too many drinks!
He gave us the lo-down on everything to do (and not to do) in Fort L!
We didn’t get back into out hotel until 4am!!! Those Floridians know how to entertain the Canucks! I’m too old for these late nights. I got up around 8:30am…ate a wrap, drank some swamp water and hit the gym. I did 30 minutes of HIIT on the Elliptical…and felt 1 million times better after I sweat my tush off.
Not sure what is on the agenda today (except for the meet-up tonight!), but I better get going…
Have a great day!
That dress is gorgeous! Oh man I used to say “Swank” in middle school!! Nice!
Please change the title of your post, I completely misread it and thought… what?!?!
I think it’s a British English thing though…
haha omg I didnt even see that
Hahaha, I’m British too, and it was the first thing I noticed! :-) Looks like you’re having an amazing time. I am so envious of that hotel!
Hey everyone! Thanks for your comments! :)
The dress is from Urban Outfitters :)
That hotel is absolutely gorgeous!
Wow what a fun day! That view from your balcony….GORGEOUS!
I love that dress!! Any chance it’s available in the states?!
OMG, you are TOO much. I can’t believe you went to Sublime last night to check it out, LOL, we should have known better. I love that place, it is my favorite restaurant in the world!! :O) I always thought about you visiting that place and loving it, I am glad that was the case. I am so looking forward to an amazing evening. Can’t wait to meet you and all the other “blog” people. :O) Too bad you couldnt have brought sketchie.
The pics are amazing, love the hotel.
umm first of all I am obsessed with your dress, do yo mind me asking where its from? i LOVE IT!! I also love ft lauderdale I was just there with my mom a few months ago and loved the beach and that side walk along side itt. I went on so many nice runs there!! sublime looks truly sublime! So good!!
It looks like you’re having such a great time!! I LOVE your dress :D
Wow, this post is loaded with extra awesomeness! Love the hotel, so jealous of the pool. So great that you’re having such a good time!
What a fabulous vacation you guys are enjoying. I’ve stayed at the W in New Orleans before, and they handed out green apples at check in. Thought that was the cutest ever. And seriously, your dress is fantastic!
Fl looks so deliciously warm and fun! Wow. And beautiful dress. I want some enchiladas now :)
your dress is soooooo cute! Where’d you get it?
How fun!
Wow that room looks AHmazing! Good choices!
Yay, glad you liked Sublime! Their quiche is seriously the best I’ve ever had. And so funny you mentioned the W hotel . . . my friend was just talking about it today because her sister’s bachelorette party is going to be there this weekend!
Seriously – OSG’s Mom could pass for your sister!
The beautiful weather, the amazing hotel…I am so jealous right now!! Have SO MUCH FUN!!
You look absolutely FABULOUS in that dress!! It is perfect for Spring and just gorgeous!! I am so envious of this trip!! It looks so warm and beautiful down there. And can I just say wow to that hotel?? I am impressed! That shower looks perfect. OK I feel like I am gushing so I should cut this off! haha. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!
Love love love you dress! It is so cute on you, and you look beautiful. So glad you guys are having such a great time. Vacations are so refreshing!
That hotel looks amazing!!
Im LOVING the pool.
That dress is SO nice, and it looks beautiful on you!!!
So is Sublime vegan or vegetarian? I checked out the menu online. Looks awesome!
Wow! What a great deal on a great hotel!!! Y’all look like you’re having a blast!!! Enjoy, you deserve it!
That dress is gorgeous!
Glad you had a great time! Hehe, Florida peeps know how to kick it.
I am so jealous right now :-D
Enjoy your vacation, make the most of it, yeah!
lovely pics! you have great skin! xx
What a great recap of your day.
It looks like you had a super time.
Keep having a safe trip and have fun with
Caitlin.
I think I’m echoing what everyone already said but a) you are beautiful b) you and eric are sooo cute! c) looks like so much fun! I’m jealous!
have a great day angela :)
looks like a perfect vacation :)
Angela –
I am new to the foodie blogosphere and just came across your site. I, too, am finally learning to let go of all of the obssesive tendencies and am relying on all-natural, wholesome foods. While I am not vegan and have not given up processed foods altogether, I am slowly getting there and your “About Me” section is just the kind of inspiration I need to keep going. So, thank you for sharing your store. And have THE BEST vacation!!
The W hotel is wonderful, but you can get their base rooms for about $199US per night depending on when you want to go…the higher end rooms tend to be more expensive.
As an echo to everyone else: that dress is so pretty and looks amazing on you! Have a great rest of your vacation!!!
your dress is stunning! elegant and pretty. love your style :) what a fun trip! you deserve this. enjoy every moment!
oh, fort lauderdale. my hometown<3 i lovelovelove it.