• The Ultimate Guide to Pizza on Anna Maria Island

    The Ultimate Guide to Pizza on Anna Maria Island

    “Who has the best pizza?” It’s a question I hear over and over again from locals and visitors. Anna Maria Island is known for its spectacular beaches and tranquil waters but it also offers great pizza. Below is the ultimate guide to pizza places on Anna Maria Island. Pizza lovers are in for a treat…

  • 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…

  • Parasailing: A Unique Way to Explore Anna Maria Island

    Parasailing: A Unique Way to Explore Anna Maria Island

    Parasailing is a thrilling activity that entails being towed by a motor boat while an open parachute allows you to glide in the air. Each parasailing trip starts with a boat ride. Once the boat is out on open water, parasailing takeoffs can begin. After sitting on the launching pad, riders gently rise into the…

  • 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…

Isabel Campbell

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