Venice is one of those cities that no matter how many times you visit, you never get tired of it. Most people say it’s one of the world’s most romantic destinations and I have…
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Hotel Danieli Venice – 5 Star Hotel in Venice, Italy
Hotel Danieli is one of the most beautiful 5-Star Hotels I’ve ever seen. Imagine how thrilled I was to trade in a few gazillion miles and book a room there for the family! The hotel…
Lake in Melissani Cave – One of the World’s Cleanest Lakes
On the eastern side of the island of Kefalonia in Greece there is a sunken lake called Melissani Lake,Melissani Cave, or Cave of the Nymphs. Melissani Cave is named after the nymph, Melissanthi. Melissani cave is…
Mykonos Greece – Where to Go, What to See
I had always dreamed of Mykonos, the beautiful blue water with the white houses lined up on the hilltop with their beautiful blue doors. It was with this lifetime of expectation that we sailed into…
One Day in Kusadasi, Turkey
We arrive at the port of Kusadasi our second stop on our Splendour of the Seas cruise. With only one day in Kusadasi, it was a no brainer that we we wanted to go see…
Day in Split, Croatia
Our Mediterranean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean, Splendour of the Seas started in Venice. Our first port stop was Split, Croatia. The ship offered excursions in Split to local beaches and sightseeing tours. Living in…
58 Tour Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Le Jules Verne, (Eiffel Tower) . The Restaurant on the Second Floor of the Eiffel Tower. We have been to Paris many times before and have never able to get reservations. I booked dinner a whole…
Oasis of The Seas – A Floating City
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is one of the worlds largest cruise ships. It’s sister ship the”Allure” measures a whopping three feet longer. The ship is massive compared to other cruise ships docked near it…
What to See in Miami in One Day
Miami is one of my favorite cities but it can be overwhelming if you’re visiting and have limited time. For my out of town visitors, I have set up a what I call: “Miami…
Trinidad, Cuba’s Prettiest and Oldest Town
In my previous trip to Cuba I didn’t get the chance to visit Trinidad. This time around I told my family that I wasn’t leaving without seeing the town that everyone raves about. Especially…
My Trip To Remedios, also called San Juan de los Remedios – Cuba
One of the highlights of the Cuba visit was a day trip to Remedios. It’s a 30 minute drive north from Placetas. We drove up there looking for a blender for my cousin. We both…
Reconnecting with my Cuban Family – Part II
On Sunday, the streets of Placetas came alive. As dawn broke, locals farmers from all the nearby towns came to sell their produce in an open market. They sold a variety of fruits, vegetables,…
Reconnecting with my Cuban Family – Part 1
Arriving in Placetas where my family lives brought back many fond memories from my last visit two years ago. It was as if we were stepping back in time as we went over…
Cuba – So close but yet so far
As a Cuban American who left Cuba some forty-four years ago when I was 4 years old, I had no real memory of my homeland. I grew up hearing fascinating stories from my elders…
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