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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DeLand : Small Town Charm in Central Florida

DeLand Florida main street

Recently voted as one of the 10 Best Main Streets in America,  DeLand Florida is a picturesque tree-lined town with lots of history and old Florida charm.  The city was founded in 1876, and was named for its founder, Henry Addison DeLand. This quaint town boasts museums, antique shops and is home to Stetson University.  As …

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Get Away From It All and Discover the Real Florida in West Volusia

Blue Springs Park Florida tubing in natural lazy river

Just a few minutes away from Orlando and Daytona Beach West Volusia County is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle and discover what natural Florida has to offer.  There are lots of things to do for families from swimming in it’s natural freshwater springs and getting up close and personal …

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Cowabunga! Turtle Power With the TMNT at Nick Hotel’s Summer of Shell Celebration

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet and Greet at Nick Hotel

The Nick Hotel is one of our favorite places to stay at when we are in Orlando, my kids love the character shows, the awesome rooms and of course the amazing water park and slime so we where thrilled when we where recently invited for the VIP Summer of Shell media preview.  You see this summer the Nick Hotel …

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Knights, Princesses and Excitement at Medieval Times Dinner Show in Orlando

Medieval Times, Orlando.

I often wonder what it would have been like to live in another era, what if time travel where possible? Well you don’t have to wait for that time machine to be invented you can travel back in time and experience all the pageantry and exigent of the age of knights, castles and kings by …

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Out of This World Family Fun at Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios!

We had the opportunity to visit  Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ “Star Wars Weekends”.  This is the first time we have visited the park during this galactic celebration and we where truly amaze by it.  The Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios feature largest gathering of official “Star Wars” characters and probably Star Wars Fans as well. …

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Bonefish Grill’s New Sea-lebrities Menu – $25 Bonefish Grill Gift Card Giveaway!

Bonefish Grill

I have always loved going to Bonefish Grill with it’s wide array of delicious food offerings including lots of options for those of us who love seafood.  Now Bonefish Grill is going above and beyond with it’s new seafood menu additions. The “Sea-lebrities” are making an appearance near you! For a limited time only, seafood …

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Dinosaur World Florida – Save with Discount Coupons

Dinosaur World Florida

My little guy is 6 and he is very curious and really interested in dinosaurs.  If you have a dinosaur lover in your family and live in Florida or will be visiting this Summer you will not want to miss the opportunity to visit Dinosaur World in Central Florida. Conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, …

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Everglades Holiday Park: Experience the Excitement of the Eveglades & Save with Discount Coupons!

My family and I love exploring Florida. There is nothing better than learning about all the exciting and interesting things here in the sunshine state and making memories by getting to know our own back yard.  We specially love to learn more about the unique environments and the rich natural beauty of Florida.  Although the …

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Viva La Musica Brings Latino Flavors and Music to SeaWorld

Chino y Noche performing during the Viva la Musica Latino festival.

Last weekend we had the opportunity to attend the Viva La Musica festival at SeaWorld. Viva La Musica SeaWorld celebrates the food, fun, sights and sounds of Latin culture with an annual festival filled with Hispanic culture, featuring live concerts by internationally renowned Latin musical artists, all included with park admission. Although I have been wanting …

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Disney Kicks-Off Summer With a 24hr Coast to Coast Party: Rock Your Disney Side!

Summer is almost here and to welcome it the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California is throwing a 24hr dress-up party you will not want to miss! From 6 a.m., May 23 to 6 a.m., May 24, 2014, local time both parks will be filled with great …

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