Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Paula is a freelance writer, translator & marketer. She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala. She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on subjects ranging from travel and food to parenting and bilingualism. She enjoys traveling, good food and is always in search of new things to do and in Southwest Florida.

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  1. 7 Day Caribbean Cruise GIVEAWAY for our 365 Things To Do In SWFL Readers! — 46 comments
  2. Family Fun in Paradise at South Seas Island Resort — 39 comments
  3. Dunkin’ Donuts New Menu Items, Free Donuts and $10 Gift Card Giveaway! — 38 comments
  4. Win a 4 Pack of Tickets to Disney on Ice Rocking Ever After At Germain Arena! — 38 comments
  5. Sanibel Sea School: Teaching Kids to Fall In Love With the Ocean — 35 comments

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Don’t Miss SeaWorld Orlando’s Just for Kids Festival!

Sea World is one of my family’s favorite places.  We love visiting the park because of the fun rides and the incomparable opportunity to get close and personal to so many amazing sea creatures. That is why I was so excited to hear about the new “Just for Kids” Festival.   This kid-centric festival brings families together to enjoy …

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History Meets Nature at Koreshan Historic Site in Estero

Koreshan State Historic Site bamboo forests

The Koreshan State park in Estero Florida is a great place to visit, whether you are coming from out of town or live in Southwest Florida this park has something for everyone.  This historic site maintains the heart of Koreshan settlement, a small town built by a religious sect that came to Florida more than 100 …

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Brew Babies Garden Bistro in Cape Coral: A Real Gem

osso bucco at Brew Babies restaurant Cape Coral

If you are looking for fine dining and a great atmosphere in Cape Coral look no further than Brew Babies Garden Bistro. Tucked away on quiet Lafayette street in downtown Cape Coral, Brew Babies Garden Bistro is easy to miss but well worth looking for.  This hidden gem has become one of the Cape’s best restaurants. …

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SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration: A Sea of Surprises, Has Begun!

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ launched a multi-park celebration to commemorate a key event in the company’s history: the opening of the original SeaWorld® in March 1964 on Mission Bay in San Diego. SeaWorld Orlando opened nine years later, on December 15, 1973. SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration features a Sea of Surprises™ throughout an 18-month celebration highlighting …

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A Magical Night Filled with Fantasy at Disney on Ice’s Rockin’ Ever After Show

Disney on Ice Rockin Ever After Meet and Greet with Mickey

Last night I had the opportunity to attend the premiere of Disney on Ice’s Rockin’ Ever After show at Germain Arena in Estero with my family. Before the show started we got to meet the star of the show himself: Mickey. Everyone’s favorite mouse shared a special moment with the children and everyone was able …

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Taste of Love – Southwest Florida Restaurants Come Together for a Great Cause

Today I am sharing very special event that not only brings together some of the the area’s most successful restaurateurs, it also benefits a cause that is dear and near to my heart.  Taste of Love 11 – the annual food and wine extravaganza will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 5 to …

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Win a 4 Pack of Tickets to Disney on Ice Rocking Ever After At Germain Arena!

Finale-Rockin-Ever-After

Southwest Florida get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols in a musical showcase featuring the hottest tunes and talent across the kingdom when Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After comes to Southwest Florida!  Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After is bringing an all-star lineup of your favorite Disney characters to the ice in a sensational …

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The Best Lobesterfest is Here – Win a $50 Red Lobster Gift Card!

Lobsterfest at Red Lobster is a celebration of everything lobster!  During this promotion you will not only find more ways to eat lobster than I’ve seen anywhere else, you will also find prices that will not make a dent on your wallet letting you eat more lobster more often.  Now eating lobster doesn’t have to …

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Day Out With Thomas Pulling Into the Florida Railroad Museum – Win a 4 Pack of Tickets!

Little train lovers will get the thrill of their lives when they meet Thomas the Tank Engine™ in person. When Thomas arrives at Parrish, Florida for the Day Out with Thomas™: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014, he will not only take his fans for a ride, but also talk to them for the …

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Disney On Ice Presents Rockin’ Ever After Coming To Germain Arena March 14-16

Disney on Ice Rocking Ever After

Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols in a musical showcase featuring the hottest tunes and talent across the kingdom when Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After comes to Southwest Florida!  Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After is bringing an all-star lineup of your favorite Disney characters to …

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