• 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 on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    Parasailing on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    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…

  • Allergy Friendly Restaurants on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    Allergy Friendly Restaurants on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    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…

  • Restaurant Reservations on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    Restaurant Reservations on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    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…

  • Best Key Lime Desserts on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    Best Key Lime Desserts on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide

    Key lime pie on Anna Maria Island isn’t optional, it’s part of the rhythm of a beach day. Born in the Florida Keys, where early cooks combined sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and tart native key limes into a simple no-bake custard, it has since become one of Florida’s most iconic desserts. On Anna Maria…

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