• 90 Miles and a World Away · Day 7 · Havana

    90 Miles and a World Away · Day 7 · Havana

    We awoke to a leisurely morning…my favorite kind of morning. To our local breakfast spot for eggs, toast and coffee, we went with coconut milk in tow.  It was our third time to Café Mamaine. Then we walked to our local mercado to enjoy some fritas.  We arrived at Mimita’s where she had a stack…

  • 90 Miles and a World Away · Day 6 · Havana

    90 Miles and a World Away · Day 6 · Havana

    Today would be my friend’s last day in Cuba.  She was originally traveling for the entire duration but pesky work threw a wrench into her plans.  With that said, she marched into my bedroom with a bee in her bonnet and woke me.  She wanted to get back to Havana as quickly as possible.  We…

  • Ultimate Guide to Parasailing on Anna Maria Island

    Ultimate Guide to Parasailing on Anna Maria Island

    Parasailing around Anna Maria Island is one of the most breathtaking ways to take in Florida’s Gulf Coast. Soar up to 400 feet above the turquoise water with a bird’s-eye view of the island’s white sand beaches, mangroves, and marine life below, all while the warm Florida sun and Gulf breeze surround you. Every parasailing…

  • Ultimate Guide to Allergy Friendly Restaurants on Anna Maria Island

    Ultimate Guide to Allergy Friendly Restaurants on Anna Maria Island

    Dining out should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, but for those with food allergies, it can sometimes feel a little daunting. A significant portion of people with food allergies find dining out a challenge due to the risk of cross-contamination and the lack of clear allergy friendly options.  Nonetheless, with planning and preparation, dining out…

  • 90 Miles and a World Away · Day 5 · Varadero Beach

    90 Miles and a World Away · Day 5 · Varadero Beach

    Up at eight bells! No time for our customary trip to el mercado. We need to pack our overnight bags. We are taking a road trip to Varadero Beach. I remember Mami telling me countless stories of the spontaneous road trips she and Papi would take on the weekends. They would awake on Saturday morning…

  • Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Reservations on Anna Maria Island

    Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Reservations on Anna Maria Island

    Scoring a table on Anna Maria Island is not always as breezy as the Gulf winds. During peak season, popular waterfront restaurants and sunset spots book up days, sometimes weeks, in advance. Knowing how reservations work here makes the difference between a seamless dinner and a long, hungry wait. From waterfront fine dining to casual…

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