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Travel Tips

Sweetening up Your Ride!

We are going to Miami in a couple of days and we’ll be cruising around in a luxury Lincoln MKS instead of the little Hyundai Elantra we pre-booked. Not only that, but we’ll have an extra $30 in our pocket which should even cover our gas. Sweet! Over the years, we’ve probably saved hundreds if […]

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Travel Tips

Make the Most of Your Vacation…Power Travel!

If you’re like us, you probably don’t have the luxury of heading out on a road trip with no end in sight. You most likely have a limited amount of vacation days available or can only take so many at a time. You may have kids that attend school, an elderly relative that needs your […]

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Scuba Diving

Manta Ray Night Dive, an Experience Not to Be Missed!

My husband and I have become passionate about scuba diving. We used to snorkel a lot but after we got our certifications for diving it opened up a new underwater world to us. Diving allows us to get a closer look at the beautiful sea creatures and to see them in action. It allows us to stay […]

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Trip Ideas

Palace of Versailles: A Must-Do Day Trip From Paris

The Palace of Versailles is one of the top attractions to visit in Paris. Once you get there, it’s easy to see why so many flock to this marvel of French architecture. The palace is an extravaganza of luxury with splendid gardens, fountains and sculptures. The palace’s interior is a fine example of the lavish […]

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Cruise Tips

Anytime Dining or Traditional Dining: Pros & Cons

More cruises now offer anytime dining (also called open seating) which means you can choose to go to any of the eligible restaurants without a reservation. Historically, when booking your cruise, you had to pre-select your dining time choosing between the  early seating (at 5:30 – 6 pm) and late seating (usually at 8 – 8:30 pm). You […]

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Layovers | Stopovers

How to Spend a Long Layover in Miami (MIA)

Maximize your travel Miami International Airport (MIA) is an important hub and if I had a long layover of 6 hours or more I would take a taxi to Miami Beach or South Beach, which are approximately 13-miles (20 km) and 11-miles (18 km) away respectively. These are two of the most popular beaches in […]

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South Florida Day Trips

Visiting the Coral Castle Museum

If visiting something different is what you’re looking for, go check out Coral Castle and take the free narrative tour available in English, Spanish, French or German. The castle, which is entirely made of coral, was built single-handedly by a Latvian American man who was 5-feet tall and weighed only 100 pounds. From 1923 to 1951 Edward […]

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Other

Travel Bloopers: What Were They Thinking?

We love to travel and over the years, I’d like to say we have learned the ropes to most travel experiences including cruises, all inclusive resorts, and even just plain ordinary car rentals and flights. That said, there is always a first time for everyone, and that can lead to all kinds of embarrassing situations […]

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Foodie Corner

Take a Chance – Try New Things! ‬You might be Pleasantly Surprised!

I love to travel primarily for the chance to experience different cultures and to try new things. Being adventurous when it comes to trying local delicacies can be scary but fun at the same time! During our trip to Peru, my husband and I tried Cui (guinea pig) and Alpaca (similar to a llama), which […]

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Travel Tips

22 Tips for Choosing the Right Resort

With so many resorts available in so many different locations how does one choose? Knowing what you want and doing research before booking are key elements, but even if you are already booked some fact finding can help you prepare for your trip allowing you to make the most of the resort and know what […]