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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Tampa With Kids: History With Sabor Latino In Ybor City

Ybor City, located just northeast of downtown Tampa, was founded in the 1880s by cigar manufacturers and was populated by thousands of immigrants, mainly from Spain, Cuba, and Italy eventually becoming the cigar capital of the world. Ybor city is also home to the authentic Cuban Sandwich originally called the mixto and made for Ybor …

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Legoland & Legoland Waterpark: Sparking Your Child’s Imagination and Creativity!

I was provided with tickets to LEGOLAND and Legoland Waterpark in order to provide this review, however all opinions are sincere and are my own.   Located in Winter Heaven, LEGOLAND Forida is just a couple of hours away from Southwest Florida and is just a 45 minute drive from Disney.  LEGOLAND is a theme …

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Eat Free at Orlando’s Theme Parks

 Visitors Enjoy Free Dining and Great Room Rates During Orlando’s Deal Season, Aug. 15 – Sept. 30 In the midst of blockbuster attraction openings and major expansions at its theme parks and attractions, Orlando is helping visitors save big with 45 days of enticing offers. As an aggregator for Orlando’s top deals, VisitOrlando.com/deals is the …

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El Siboney: Where Key West Locals Enjoy Authentic Cuban Cuisine

el Siboney pork Cuban food

Key West was the first Cuban-American city in the U.S. and it’s history has been woven with Cuban history since the late 1800’s.  One of the greatest legacies of the Cuban cultural influence can be found in it’s food. You will find many Cuban restaurants in the island and among them El Siboney stands out …

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Orlando Family Summer: Why Staying At The Nick Hotel Is A Great Idea

We received a complimentary one night stay at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort where my kids had an amazing time meeting the Nick characters and enjoying the water parks. All opinions are sincere and are my own.   Nickelodeon Suites Resort is the only resort of its kind in the US. Combining colorful Kid Suites, entertainment, …

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TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award-winning Hotel Offers Great Escape For Summer

Recently recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the industry’s most outstanding resorts, South Seas Island Resort has a package that allows guests to escape to paradise featuring a Summer Escape package with rates from $139. According to TripAdvisor, the honor goes to businesses that consistently receive outstanding traveler reviews on their site and are in …

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Legoland Florida Opens The World Of Chima Presented by Cartoon Network

A powerful new energy source has arrived in Central Florida. Already the largest LEGOLAND® park in the world, LEGOLAND® Florida is thrilled to announce the opening of The LEGO® World of Chima presented by Cartoon Network which opened to the public on July 3rd. The World of Chima is a highly-themed area with thrilling and …

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Celebrate at SeaWorld with a special Fourth of July Extravaganza and even more Summer Nights Fun!

During Summer Nights, SeaWorld is open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. so there’s plenty of time to explore the sea’s mysteries, learn about amazing animals, challenge thrilling rides and watch incredible shows.   What better way to celebrate the holiday than with traditional American fare? From July 3-6, a variety of all-American food will …

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort Celebrates 8th Birthday With New Experiences!

Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the only resort of its kind in the world, is celebrating its 8th birthday on your birthday with all new experiences throughout 2013. The Nick Hotel rolled out the orange carpet in 2005 and has slimed, pied and celebrated with well over a million guests since opening its doors. As a way …

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SeaWorld Celebrates 50th Anniversary With a Sea of Surprises

It’s hard to believe but the original SeaWorld® park opened its gates for the first time in March 1964 on Mission Bay in San Diego.  For nearly five decades, SeaWorld has surprised and amazed guests with unique entertainment, thrilling rides and up-close encounters with marine animals. To Celebrate their 50th Anniversary SeaWorld  will feature a …

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