EIGHTH EDITION | MARCH-APRIL | 2021
THE ALYS JOURNAL
Welcome to the eighth edition of The Alys Journal. Here in Alys Beach and along 30A, March signals the opening of the season, a fresh new start, a celebration of sunshine, surf, and memory-making as we welcome visitors and families seeking an escape now more than ever. The start of spring sees the reopening of seasonal restaurants and shops, the awakening from a winter slumber (perhaps this year it was more of a quick nap!). Whether you’re able to make the journey to us for your Spring Break this year, or whether you’re exploring virtually, may these “pages” take you down the footpaths, under the canopies, into the zaguans of an Alys Beach escape…
PAST JOURNALS
January 2021
Seventh Edition
Welcome to the seventh edition of The Alys Journal. For many of us, the closing of our 2020 chapter is a bittersweet moment, though we tuck away its fonder memories, triumphs, and achievements with intention as we move into 2021 with hope. Here at Alys, celebrating the holiday season was a much more subdued affair, though we were delighted that so many of our friends and family decided to safely gather together here. Huddling around a bonfire, catching sunrise and sunset over the Gulf, taking in the sights of our 30A holiday decorations by bicycle, sifting the white sands of our beaches through your fingers…laughter and merrymaking still permeated our paths and parks, and for those moments of togetherness we are so very grateful. May this New Year bring beauty and graceful living to us all, and may you find a kickstart to both in the words and images of this Journal.
November 2020
Sixth Edition
Welcome to the sixth edition of The Alys Journal. As the holidays approach, decorations have begun to appear. The trees are trimmed, and garlands hung, lights twinkle in our palms and along the corridors, and we look forward to being together as much as is possible this holiday season.
October 2020
Fifth Edition
The Fifth Edition of The Alys Journal explores the Water of Alys, the release of The Selene & Easterly Gulf-front condominium residences, The Alys Foundation's partnership with the Point Washington Medical Clinic, transitioning our wardrobes from summer to fall with the Alys Shoppe, and Caliza Restaurant's new fall menu.
August 2020
Fourth Edition
Our days still fill with sunshine and the occasional afternoon shower, but the bustle of season is steadily waning as we gradually make the stretch into the quiet of the fall.
August 2020
Third Edition
With this issue of The Alys Journal, we hope to share ideas with you for making the most of an expanded summertime.
July 2020
Second Edition
Whether you are spending your days at Alys Beach currently, planning a visit, or just dreaming, we hope to keep you connected and provide you with some fodder for your reflections.
May 2020
First Edition
A breezy and brief collection of news and reflections on Alys Beach, we hope that this newsletter will help keep you connected with Alys Beach, near or far, and offer you a brief respite in your day.