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About Cindy

After working many years as a Director of Global Operations in Denver and raising two great children, I decided to leave the cold weather behind. My husband of only a few years and I chose Florida as our new home so that we would be closer to ports for cruising and be able to fly to the islands faster! We still work so being in Florida makes it a little easier to take some quick trips. I have been to over 100 destinations in our country and others. I have traveled to several different climates and enjoyed all of them! Regardless of how much I travel, I ALWAYS want to feel that I have received the best value for my money. I hope that you enjoy the various tips about travel whether they are related to saving money, wonderful places to travel to or what to see or do in a specific city!

Cruising Tips for Rookies

Posted on January 5, 2012

Be sure to search the internet for close in parking with companies that shuttle you to the port.  You can save approximately $12.00/day depending on the city you are in. Check with your mobile phone provider prior to leaving for … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive Parking if Cruising or Flying out of Ft Lauderdale

Posted on November 10, 2011

Park n Go of Ft Lauderdale offers parking at a great rate!  If you go to their website; parkngo.net, you can usually print a coupon for a discount.  We recently paid $5.99/day.  Their location is just minutes from Port Everglades … Continue reading →

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Amelia Island, Florida – This is a fabulous 2 or 3 day staycation!

Posted on August 15, 2011

Amelia Island is a little treasure in the northeasternmost corner of Florida.  The island is 13.5 miles long and the width varies from a quarter-mile to two miles.  It is the only location in the United States to have been under … Continue reading →

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A Great Day Trip in SW Florida – Boca Grande, Gasparilla Island

Posted on June 14, 2011

Boca Grande is on the island of Gasparilla on the Gulf Coast of Florida. It is located midway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. It is a lush barrier island with seven miles of powdery white beaches along the Gulf side and waters that … Continue reading →

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Staycations and day trips in sunny Florida! First day trip – Anna Maria Island

Posted on June 14, 2011

Having moved to the beautiful southwest gulf coast of Florida in 2007, it seems that we have spent less time exploring the state than when we lived in Colorado and would fly in to Florida.  We decided that we would … Continue reading →

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Nashville, TN – Art – History, Music and Great Food!

Posted on December 2, 2010

I have been to a lot of cities, but Nashville had not been one of them.  My son and his girlfriend spent 4 days entertaining us in Nashville and my husband and I could not believe how much the city … Continue reading →

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Save money on parking when you fly…

Posted on October 7, 2010

If you drive to a city to fly out of and are spending the night in that city prior to flying, consider finding a hotel where you stay one night and park your car for free while out-of-town.  I recently flew … Continue reading →

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted on September 30, 2010

I just returned from visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico with my husband.  As always it was absolutely fabulous:)  If you visit, you must take 3-5 hours and walk around Old San Juan.  Be sure to eat either breakfast or lunch … Continue reading →

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Key West, FL – Where to go to watch the sunset

Posted on September 10, 2010

The sunset in Key West is always a beautiful, vibrant site!  Where to watch it from is the question. There are several places along the water to enjoy the sunset from and then…  there is the rooftop of the Crowne Plaza … Continue reading →

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Cruise Discounts

Posted on September 7, 2010

Cruising is fun and can be extremely inexpensive.  If you are able to travel during the months of October, November and early December, you can save a tremendous amount of money.  Additionally, if you have the luxury of being able … Continue reading →

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