Weekend: Charity Gala & Staycation

Hoping everyone had a great weekend as I did :-)
 
K and I enjoyed a quick staycation at a local Orlando resort in "tourist town" since we had to be out that way for a work charity event benefiting families dealing with pediatric cancer. It's an event that we've attended for the past three years and one I love since it's for a great cause.

We checked into the hotel on Saturday and explored the resort and pool before heading up to relax a bit before getting dressed for the event.



The night's entertainment consisted of live music, amazing food, good wine, poker, black jack and other table games (using funny money). They also had live auctions for some amazing prizes and later in the night we heard speeches from the families that benefited from the foundation. Overall it was a fantastic and fun night and luckily we only had to take a quick elevator ride to crash into bed!


 







On Sunday morning we had a complimentary breakfast at the resort with the charity group and then later checked out of the hotel to head home.



Since we were already out on International Drive, we stopped off to check out the new Orlando Eye observation wheel which stands 400 feet tall but we didn't actually go on the ride.


Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending linkup.
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23 comments

  1. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}July 27, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Staycations are the best! Glad you guys had a great one and that gala looked like so much fun!! I still need to get down to the Eye and check it out!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  2. JennJuly 27, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    Looks like a great "staycation" with some gala fun too!

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  3. P!nkyJuly 27, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Looks like a fabulous weekend and a wonderful stay cation :)!

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  4. Andrea NineJuly 27, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    What a great night! Looks like a blast! Not to mention, some yummy food too! Hope your weekend is off to a great start!!

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  5. BLovedBostonJuly 27, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Your galas are always so much fun and even better that you didn't have to go far to enjoy this staycation! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  6. kerri @ cheshire katJuly 27, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    ah now i'm kinda regretting not going to the event - looks like you guys had an awesome time! and everyone looks so fancy at the gala :) happy monday!

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  7. MarieJuly 27, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    What a great staycation. that gala looks like it was so fun. The Florida eye looks so fun. Although, I would never go on. I don't mind seeing it from a distance, I don't care for things like that. I'm too scared of heights.

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  8. Pamela @ alittleglitter.comJuly 27, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    What a fun staycation! That pool is gorgeous! I did not get to visit the Orlando Eye when I last went down but it is on my list.

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  9. My Life as A PlateJuly 27, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I love staycations. All the fun without the travel. Looks like a great event.

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  10. Kay R.July 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Yay for a staycation!!! That gals looks super fun too! Glad you had a fantastic weekend!

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  11. TrishJuly 27, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    wow what an amazing looking event - and packed too!
    I would love to have a staycation in Orlando lol :)
    trish - tales from trish

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  12. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeJuly 27, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    that wheel thing looks terrifying haha. i'm not good with heights! but what a wonderful staycation, and that event looks fun (and for a good cause!)

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  13. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenJuly 27, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    It looks like a great event and perfect place for a staycation!

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  14. NadineJuly 27, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Staycations can be the best! Sounds like such a great charity event!! I hate heights, so I always like to look at Ferris wheels from a distance...but not get on them!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    I love doing this kind of stuff! We just got back from our beach vacation that was only an hour away. I have tons of family living in Clermont and we plan on going there soon!! Hopefully before school starts!

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  16. Kate at Green FashionistaJuly 27, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Yay for staycations, and of course the beautiful gala. Such an amazing cause, and fun event. And I can't wait go on the Eye! I need to make my way down there soon :)

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  17. BrianneJuly 27, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Sounds like a great event & a great time.

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  18. DarcyJuly 27, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    This looks so fun! I need to get to visit one day!
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  19. Terra HeckJuly 28, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    Looks like it was a fantastic weekend. Love that so many people attended the charity event. Seems it fared well.

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  20. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephJuly 28, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    That's a great event!

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  21. Elle SeesJuly 29, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    what a fab event--and i love a staycation. i haven't been to orlando since feb and would love to see the eye--we have something like that in atl.

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  22. Frikken DuckieJuly 29, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    What an amazing staycation! And looks like a great turnout for the event!

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  23. Bogert, Mr TheJuly 30, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    You live in the perfect city to Staycation!! Awesome charity too.

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