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Scuba Diving

Diving Belcher Barge off South Beach in Miami 

We used to go out to see some interesting dive sites around South Beach including the Army Tanks and Tenneco Towers dive sites. The last dive operator that (we dove with regularly) used to charter a boat out that way, but they have since closed down.  When Divers Cove organized a trip with Deco Divers leaving […]

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Scuba Diving

Neptune Memorial Reef, an Unforgettable Scuba Diving Experience in Miami

The Neptune Memorial Reef is a man-made reef located 3.25 miles offshore from Key Biscayne in Miami. It’s an artistic rendition of the Lost City of Atlantis and makes for a different and unforgettable scuba diving experience. The Neptune is an underwater burial site and is a protected sanctuary thriving with marine life.

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Travel Tips

How to Travel with Only a Carry-on

The art of traveling light hasn’t come easy but after years of trial and error, I finally managed to ditch the checked bag and travel only with a carry-on. There are many benefits: No waiting at luggage claims, no lost or delayed bags, no dragging a huge suitcase through the airport or trying to roll […]

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Trip Ideas

Gibraltar: A Must-Do Day Trip from the Costa del Sol

Officially Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, but because of its location on the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, it’s much more convenient to visit as a day trip from Spain’s Costa del Sol or by sea.

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Must-Visit Places Around Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Malaga is the gateway to the Costa del Sol with many visitors arriving by air or ferry while others visit by cruise ship. It’s a busy commercial port and has been since ancient times. It’s also a charming place with a long history and vestiges of another era are still visible around the city. Many […]

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Making the Most of One Day in Seville, Spain

The capital of Andalusia is located in southern Spain on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. It has a rich history and the Moorish influence is evident, even more so in the historical center of Santa Cruz. This area is best explored on foot, as Santa Cruz is a maze of narrow alleyways lined with […]

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Exploring Moorish Granada and the Alhambra in Spain’s Andalusia Province

Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and in the Andalusia province, Granada is a must-see for anyone interested in Moorish architecture. It’s an easy day trip from the Costa del Sol and many hotels offer day tours to visit some of the city’s highlights.

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Cruise Ideas

Canary Islands Cruise: Round Trip from Barcelona

The Canary Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic off the coast of northwestern Africa. Canary Islands cruises often include stops in Casablanca, Morocco. However, the archipelago belongs to Spain. We ended up taking a cruise from Barcelona to visit the Canaries and get a glimpse of what these islands have to […]

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Must-Visit Areas and Must-See Attractions in Barcelona, Spain

The capital of Catalonia is a vibrant and exciting city to visit anytime of the year. It has a rich culture and effervescent nightlife. Barcelona has some of the most unique architecture in Europe with its own version of Art Nouveau buildings, many of which are designed by Antoni Gaudi, an architect of Catalan Modernism. […]

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Scuba Diving

Diving the Hog Heaven Wreck in Fort Lauderdale

Located just off Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hog Heaven is a dive site that includes a 180-foot barge that was intentionally sunk in September 1986 as part of the Florida Artificial Reef Program. Thirty plus years of growth is well evident on the wreck and it’s literally covered in coral and full of life!