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Ashley James: Solo Trip, Religion, & Parenting

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Ashley James, a 39-year-old This Morning host, recently returned from a solo trip to Tulum, Mexico, seeking a much-needed break from her busy work and family life. She enjoyed reading, healthy eating, and relaxation at Villa Pescadores and Ahau resorts. Despite missing her children, she found the trip rejuvenating and is now ready to dive back into her role as a mother and host. Her solo trip came after a controversial Easter Sunday post, where she sarcastically shared a Bible verse, sparking debate about religion and politics. Critics accused her of mocking faith and being selfish for traveling without her children. However, Ashley defended her decision, emphasizing the importance of self-care for parents. She is now eager to return home and give her family and job her full attention, encouraging other parents to prioritize self-care without guilt.

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Ashley James: Solo Trip, Religion, & Parenting

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ashley James: Solo Trip, Religion, & Parenting. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 8th. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI, your front row to the latest buzz. I'm Cory with the story. Ashley James, the 39-year-old, this morning host, just wrapped up a solo getaway to Tulum, Mexico, calling it the perfect reset from her, packed work, and family life. She posted a bunch of beach pics and colorful swimsuits from two spots. The peaceful Via pescadoras, tucked in a national park, and the livelier a how, resort right in town. She spent the week reading, eating well, waking up on her own time, and just chilling without a schedule. As an Ambervert, she loves that alone time to recharge, especially since day-to-day life leaves little room for it. Earlier this week, she admitted missing her four-year-old son Alfie and three-year-old daughter Ada, big time, but the break left her excited to dive. Back into work, and parenting at full strength. This trip post dropped right after her Easter Sunday Instagram stirred up heat.

She shared a Bible verse sarcastically, slamming how some folks twist religion to back wars, control women, and prop up leaders like Trump, who got it. Compared to Jesus by supporters, critics hid back hard, accusing her of mocking faith on a holy day, and spreading misinformation. Plenty of comments questioned her solo trip, too, labeling itself-ish for a mom to jet off without the kids. But Ashley pushed back, saying it makes her a better parent, filling her own cup so she can pour into her family. She pointed out dads get no side eye for the same thing, and solo travel helped her find real happiness back in her 20s. Now refreshed, she's heading home to give her babies and job 100%, reminding all parents it's okay to prioritize a little self-care, without the guilt.

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