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Yesterday my family and I attended the Easter Festivites event at the fab Mandarin Oriental in Atlanta. Last week I wrote about what to expect there on Easter Sunday and as always, they delivered on their promises. It was a warm and beautiful spring day in Atlanta for Easter. Picture perfect for my family to spend the afternoon with Floppy the Bunny, who was a special guest at the Mandarin Oriental.

This luxury haven had so many special Easter events wrapped in a few hours. But first we ate. Ate very well actually. We were seated in their bright dining room looking out at their English Garden courtyard. They had every imaginable food choices at station after station. Omelette station, Assorted Pastries,Salads,Charcuterie & Cheeses, a Carving station and chilled Seafood Station featuring an Easter Egg Ice Sculpture in the center of jumbo shrimp, raw oysters, crab legs and claws.

An enormous ice Easter Egg along with a roaming Easter Bunny are just some of the whimsical touches that could be found everywhere. My 6 year old stated she wanted to eat fast so she could start on their incredible dessert station! When is the last time you’ve seen a macaron Ferris Wheel?

We also loved the Champagne Cart making the rounds serving premium brunch cocktails tableside. The servers were on their “A” game. That is standard for the Mandarin Oriental but it allowed us to relax and simply be taken care of.

The English Garden was where the Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo took place. All the kids seemed to have fun looking for the eggs as well as petting the adorabe sheep. It was a toss up deciding who had more fun, the kids or us parents watching!

There were so many awesome Easter memory made at this beautiful luxury hotel. Watch this video for more highlights of the Easter Festivities at Mandarin Hotel Atlanta and see why we are #MOFoodies + #FansofMo!

Thanks to our friends at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta for hosting my #HeighPartyof3 for Easter. It was truly an experience we will never forget!

MANDARIN ORIENTAL ATLANTA

3376 PEACHTREE RD. NE

ATLANTA, GA 30326

My 3 yr old toddler loves adventure! Every morning she is ready to seize the day and celebrate as if it was a holiday. This Friday starts the Easter holiday weekend and we decided to hop over to Jungle Island for one of the three days of egg-citement as South Florida’s popular attraction debuts a thrilling Mega Egga Hunt! Adventure from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 3-5. Each day, Mega Egga Hunt will feature continuous egg hunts with goodie bags for every child, plus acres of bounce houses, rides, arts & crafts, music, and appearances by the Easter bunny. Guests also can cool off at Jungle Island’s new floating obstacle course, Rainforest Riptide at Parrot Cove. To reserve tickets, visit http://www.jungleisland.com/megaeggahunt.

“Easter weekend is our biggest celebration of the year at Jungle Island,” said Managing Director, Christopher Gould. “This year, our guests can look forward to many more exciting activities as part of the Mega Egga Hunt! Adventure.”

It’s all happening at Jungle Island, home to some of the world’s most fascinating animals. The Mega Egga Hunt! Adventure at Jungle Island is free with paid park admission. Certain restrictions apply. Visit any participating South Florida Publix or Pet Supermarket to pick up a $7 off discount coupon to Jungle Island. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

What’s more, Jungle Island is offering Easter Brunch in the Treetop Ballroom on Sunday, April 5. Call 305-400-7000, follow @JungleIsland on social media, or visit www.jungleisland.com/megaeggahunt. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami.

About Jungle Island
Jungle Island, a favorite South Florida landmark, is an intimate zoological park located in the heart of Miami, between downtown Miami and South Beach. Building upon a rich tradition that began in 1936, Jungle Island is home to some of the world’s most rare and exotic animals. Park guests enjoy engaging animal shows and informative exhibits while strolling by streams and waterfalls under a lush canopy of tropical trees. Guests can choose to participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals or go on guided behind-the-scenes VIP tours. Jungle Island enriches the lives of park visitors through immersive, real-life jungle experiences centered on adventure, animals, discovery and play. With its newly renovated Treetop Ballroom and picturesque outdoor spaces including a private beach, the 18-acre park also serves as Miami’s destination for extraordinary events. Discover Jungle Island today.

Enjoy these pictures from our family funday at Jungle Island’s Mega Egga Hunt! and have a Happy Easter 2015!