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Meet Visit Jax Insider: GiGi Lucas
GiGi is a Florida-born world traveler and corporate "dropout" who decided to plant roots in Jacksonville Beach 4 years ago.
Hi, I’m Elly, a finance professional, food blogger and mom to two kiddos and a pup. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, NYC.
Work relocated us to Jacksonville in 2015 and we decided to stay because we absolutely love it here!
Food is a universal language. It is our reason for traveling to other places around the globe and dive into different cultures. In my Instagram feed, you will find my favorite restaurants in Jacksonville as well as homemade meals using the finest ingredients from local shops. Enjoy!
The quality of life! Coming from a fast paced city, moving to Jacksonville has allowed me to enjoy the moment. I also love the life-work balance.
Enjoy the beach. We have great restaurants and coffee shops around our beaches, which makes it a perfect day.
This is a tough one. We love so many places! But my absolute favorite is Palm Valley Fish Camp. The food, drinks, service, ambiance and views are perfect.