Vacation, all I ever wanted...

Lord, help me. School has been cancelled AGAIN due to freezing rain and ice, and it has been 5 long days since Noah has been to school (thanks to a teacher planning day and MLK day).

I am going bat-shit crazy.

I think it was a sign that I got an email from JetBlue this morning, announcing their big sale. We have lots of points (thanks to Adam being M.I.A. during my whole pregnancy last year), so it's time to book a vacation out of hell and in to paradise, baby!!

Our plan (which nobody knows yet): Fly to Tampa, drop the kids off with the grandparents, and drive on down to Marco Island for a few days of rest and relaxation.

A few years ago, Adam and I found this beautiful boutique hotel on the beach. We booked at a great time when the rates were rediculously low and nobody was around. It was like we had the whole place to ourselves! The hotel is called Marco Beach Ocean Resort, and there is not a bad thing to say about the place. It was truly the best hotel I've ever stayed in. Here's a few pictures:

Guest room

The fantastic restaurant, Sale Pepe

The lobby


View from guest room


Ahhhh, the pool!

Ahhhh, the beach! (No, that's not me)


The boardwalk (No, that's not us)

Not only is the hotel awesome, but there's a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant called The Snook Inn that has the BEST grouper sandwiches and boat drinks around.

There's also loads of boats available to charter. You can go offshore, or backcountry fishing, with or without a guide. I've got a big 'ol snapper calling my name, and the Snook Inn will cook your catch for you.

I can't wait for this trip!