Florida – from an 8 Year Old’s Point of View!!….

Marie, you stay and record it and I’ll look at it later – I just HAVE to change and go for a swim. So says my 8 year old companion, 90 seconds into the nightly Disney firework extravaganza which we are viewing from our balcony (the room costing extra for the privilege of course!!!). To […]

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Wynwood Walls – Miami’s Outdoor Gallery

Since its launch in 2009, Wynwood Walls has evolved from a neighbourhood project – revitalising derelict spaces – into a world renowned outdoor gallery which is up there on the city’s ‘must do‘ list alongside Miami Beach and Little Havana. This old inner city neighbourhood was established as a massive warehouse area in the 1920’s […]

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Miami South Beach – AWAY from the Partying!!!

This is one neighbourhood that knows a bit about the fickleness of trends and human nature! Loved by the rich and famous in its boom times, the island has endured its share of downward spirals in its (relatively short) 150 year history. And nowadays? Miami Beach once again finds itself a desirable destination- bagging all […]

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My Top 10 of Everything: Unforgettable American Road Trips

I know that the notion of ‘driving around’ for ones vacation is anathema to many of you, but, for others (including me!) it evokes the perfect getaway – all the joys of travel with no real time limits or group restrictions, no compromise on itinerary or route and umpteen opportunities to deviate at a whim. […]

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