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Purchasing Fresh Seafood on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
There is something different about seafood on Anna Maria Island. Maybe it is the salty air drifting in from the Gulf, the shrimp boats anchored just offshore, or the quiet rhythm of a working fishing village that still feels untouched by time. Here, fresh is not a marketing word, it often means caught that morning.…
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90 Miles and a World Away · Day 8 · Havana
Good morning Cuba! The girls and I started the day with our usual stop at our mercado for fritas. Then, we continued to Mimita’s house where we were greeted with our usual café and a surprise treat of malanga fritas. We had developed new traditions. We presented Mimita with a gift from my friend, a computer tablet. …
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Best Times to Visit Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
Anna Maria Island has a warm, beach-friendly climate year-round, but each season brings its own character. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions, summers are hot and wonderfully tropical, and winters are mild and sunny. Whenever you visit, there’s something worth showing up for. For everything you can do once you are on the…
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Best Pizza on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
Anna Maria Island may be known for fresh seafood, but it is also home to some seriously good pizza. Whether you are craving a classic slice after a long beach day, a wood-fired pie paired with wine, or a casual family dinner, the island delivers a surprising variety from no-frills neighborhood spots to elevated Italian…
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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…
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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…
Isabel Campbell
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