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    • Belize
      • Ambergris Caye
      • Caye Caulker
    • Cambodia, Koh Rong Samloem
    • Costa Rica
      • Arenal and La Fortuna
      • The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
      • Lake Atitlan
    • Indonesia
      • Ambon, Maluku
      • Bali
      • Gili Islands
      • Kai Island, Maluku
      • Raja Ampat
      • Sumatra-Belitung Island
    • Mexico
      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
      • La Paz
      • Patzcuaro
      • San Miguel De Allende
      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
    • Portugal
      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
    • Sri Lanka
      • Colombo, Sri Lanka
      • Ella
      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • Koh Lipe
      • Phi Phi
      • Phuket
      • Railay Beach-Krabi Town
      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
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    What Seasoned Travelers Always Pack (But Rarely Talk About)

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    Beyond the Rollercoasters: How to Have A Relaxing Break in Orlando

    May 21, 2025 / 1 Comment

    What comes to mind when you picture Orlando, Florida? I would guess a certain Mouse and his friends? Followed by huge crowds, long lines, thundering rollercoasters and a sense of dread as you imagine your credit card bill coming through the following month? Don’t get me wrong, when it comes to theme parks, nowhere does it better than Orlando, and it’s hardly surprising that millions of thrill seekers, families, and friends head there every single year. But did you know that there’s so much more to this beautiful sun-drenched place than theme parks and rollercoasters?   It’s true! Orlando can also offer a huge range of peaceful and even rejuvenating experiences.…

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    Best Luxury Destinations for Singles in Europe

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About Me

I am always looking for the perfect escape, the perfect paradise, the kind of place that tosses your cares into the sea. Fortunately, I have discovered many! I created this site to show you where to go and how to get there. My goal is to show you that Paradise is only a plane ticket (or boat ride) away. I have inspired many others to travel and to create a better life. I am available for inspirational speaking, coaching, writing, travel planning, and photography.

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