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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Bungalow Beach Resort: A Delightful Beach Getaway in Anna Maria Island

Bungalow Beach Resort in Anna Maria Island

People head to the beach in searching for relaxation but that beach vacation can be delivered in many different ways. Although I am sometimes in the mood for lounging poolside with a margarita in my hand and having the kids entertained at a resort’s kids club my favorite kind of beach experience includes a kind of …

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10 Fun Things to Do With Kids in Saint Augustine

Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine

St Augustine is the oldest city in the United Sates and was listed by National Geographic Traveler among the Top 20 “World’s Must See Places”.   Filled with history this town has lots of fun things to enjoy during a family vacation.  We recently visited St Augustine with my children who are six and nine …

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It’s Island Time At The Islander Resort: A Guy Harvey Outpost

The Islander Resort a Guy Harvey Outpost

Located in Isamorada the Islander Resort recently joined the expanding collection of  Guy Harvey Outpost properties after concluding a yearlong multi-million dollar renovation last year.  Renovations included upgrades and added amenities throughout both the main 114-unit oceanside property and the 25-unit bayside marina townhouse compound. The Islander is  a huge oceanfront property with more than 1,100 square …

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The Theater Of The Sea: A Real Gem In The Florida Keys

swimming with the sharks at Theater or the Sea

My kids love animals so when we planned our family trip to the Florida Keys we decided to make a stop at the Theater of the Sea in Islamorada.  In our travels we have been to many aquariums and parks where we’ve had the opportunity to see countless animal shows so I was not expecting …

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Matanzas on the Bay in Fort Myers Beach: Fresh Seafood With a View

Matanzas Restaurant Fort Myers Beach waterfront

Fort Myers Beach has lots of options when it comes to dining but few of them offer the beautiful view of the bay that you get at Matanzas on the Bay. Close to the beach yet far from the crowds Matanzas on the Bay is the perfect place for lunch with the family or friends, …

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Disney on Ice Presents Frozen at Germain Arena!

Disney On Ice presents Frozen Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt is bringing an Academy-Award-winning tale to Southwest Florida! Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Frozen is a winter wonderland on ice. Tickets are on sale now for this all-new show from March 17-20 for nine live performances at Germain Arena. Audiences are …

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A Dream Family Vacation: Swimming With Dolphins At Hawks Cay

Hawks Cay swimming with dolphins

Located in Duck Key in the Florida Keys Hawks Cay Resort is my idea of paradise: I could just pack my bags and move there right now. There are many beach resorts out there but I just found Hawks Cay to be magical.  Maybe it was the dolphins or the breathtaking sunsets or maybe it …

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Summer Fun At the Hyatt Regency Orlando

Hyatt Regency Orlando

Located at the heart of Orlando’s International Drive the Hyatt Regency Orlando is close to Sea World and Aquatica and to countless restaurants and other attractions.  While the location is ideal it’s the service and amenities that really set this Orlando hotel apart.  From the moment we walked in we where greeted by friendly staff and …

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5 Awesome New Things To Do In Orlando This Summer

Orlando Eye

I had the opportunity recently to attend a press trip in Orlando where I got to take a sneak peak at many of the new and exciting things to do in Orlando for this summer. I-Drive 360 In the heart of Orlando’s tourism corridor, I-Drive 360 is a new entertainment complex and home of The …

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New Legoland Resort To Open On May 15th

LEGO® fans visiting Legoland will now have a wonderful option when it comes to accommodations! We love LEGOLAND®, it’s my son’s favorite theme park and now there is an equally awesome place to stay when visiting this LEGO lover’s paradise. On May 15th the first LEGOLAND Hotel on the East Coast will celebrate it’s grand opening. The Hotel is …

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