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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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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Viva La Musica Brings Latino Music and Flavors to SeaWorld Orlando

The weather is heating up and SeaWorld is getting ready to start the Summer of with a bang! by throwing the best Latino party in Florida! Saturdays, April 26 through May 17 you can enjoy and celebrate the Latino culture during Viva La Musica, a Latino food and concert festival that is filled with sabor y rítmo! …

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Star Wars Weekends At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

I  grew up watching the Star Wars movies and now that my kids have become Star Wars fans I love that it’s something that we can share and do as a family!  We are thrilled that now they are old enough to really understand and appreciate the awesomeness that is Star Wars and we could …

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Balloons to Paint the Sky At Seminole Casino Immokalee’s Third Annual Balloons Over Paradise Festival

Seminole Casino Immokalee will bring its third annual Balloons Over Paradise Festival to the Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch, April 26-27, starting at 6 a.m. daily.  Last year I had the opportunity to attend with my family and it was a truly magical and unforgettable experience for all of us.  My kids where in awe with …

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