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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Hotel Ranola : A Gem in the Heart of Downtown Sarasota

breakfast nook Hotel Ranola

Disclosure: We received a complimentary one night stay at Hotel Ranola, a 9 room boutique hotel with lots of charm and character right in the heart of downtown Sarasota . All opinions are sincere and are my own. #Sarasota   The Hotel Ranola is a chic boutique hotel is in the heart of downtown Sarasota. …

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Tampa With Kids: Getting Close and Personal With Animals At the Lowry Park Zoo

Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets to visit the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, one of the best family zoos in the US for families. However all opinions are sincere and are my own.   Just a couple of hours away from Southwest Florida the Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is considered one of the best family …

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The Ringling Beach House Hotel in Siesta Key: Feeling At Home in Paradise

The Ringling House Hotel in Siesta Key

Disclosure:  We received a complimentary one night stay at Ringling Beach House in Siesta Key where our family had an truly unforgettable beach vacation . All opinions are sincere and are my own.   Just across the street from what is considered the best beach in the US, The Ringling Beach house in Siesta Key …

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Weekday Tickets At SeaWorld Only $50

One Ocean show SeaWorld

Now, you have a reason to get excited about the weekdays! Now through December 20, 2013, you can explore the biggest and most expansive attraction in SeaWorld® Orlando’s history, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin™, and all the thrilling attractions, awe-inspiring shows and up close animal encounters for only $50 Monday through Friday. Now that is …

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Travelocity Excellence Award-winning Naples Hotel Offers World-Class Tennis

tennis players couples hitting ball

The Waldorf Astoria Naples keeps scoring points as one of the best resorts in Southwest Florida. The premier Southwest Florida resort received Travelocity’s Excellence Award, which recognizes the top 500 of the travel site’s partners across North America, Mexico and Caribbean.     The Waldorf Astoria Naples has an array of daily tennis clinics, private …

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Tampa With Kids – Datz A Culinary Adventure You Don’t Want To Miss

honeyed salmon with cranberries

Disclosure: We visited Datz on our recent family vacation to Tampa as part of a press trip to discover all the best things to do in Tampa With Kids and part or all of our meal was complimentary. However all opinions are sincere and are my own. I have been hearing great things about Datz for …

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The Rosen Centre in Orlando: Why It’s in a Class of It’s Own

pool at Rosen Center Hotel

Disclosure: I visited the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando and received a media rate, however all opinions are honest and are my own.   Last month as I was attending the Food & Wine Conference in Orlando I had the opportunity to stay at the Rosen Centre Hotel with my family.  There are countless lodging …

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Sanibel Island Lighthouse Beach Park: The Most Scenic Beach in SWFL

Sanibel lighthouse seen from beach

Lighthouse beach is located at the eastern tip of Sanibel Island. This is one of the most scenic beaches in the island, not only is it home to the Sanibel Lighthouse but it also offers sweeping views of the San Carlos Bay and Fort Myers beach skyline as well as beautiful views of the Gulf …

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Aquatica: Just the Right Measure of Thrills and Wild Fun For Kids

We received press tickets to visit Aquatica, a in Orlando, a park that combines marine animal interaction and water park. However all opinions are sincere and are my own.   When it comes to vacationing in Orlando visiting a water park is a must.  But with so many options how do you choose the best …

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A Chilling Good Time At SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins

I was provided with press tickets to SeaWorld so I could share my experience at SeaWorld’s newest attraction Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins. However all opinions are sincere and are my own.    Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld’s newest attraction and we could not wait to experience this icy adventure which combines penguin …

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