Hot Spots

Free time? What's that? For many of us, it's a precious commodity. Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a full-blown vacation, you want to ensure - as much as humanly possible - that your time is happily spent. Here are some amazing places to consider.

Travel in Reverse? 5 Rewarding Reasons to Host a Foreign Exchange Student

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Aug 12
2 min

Travel in Reverse? 5 Rewarding Reasons to Host a Foreign Exchange Student

By Maureen Ellis Preville Care to indulge in the luxury of becoming one with an exotic land? The different culture, the fascinating...

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Anguilla... Again!

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Nov 29, 2020
6 min

Anguilla... Again!

Fairytales do come true. And sometimes, twice. Ten years ago, Patrick and I eloped to an obscure Caribbean island known mostly to the rich..

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Eagle Island Georgia: The Naked Truth

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Nov 23, 2020
6 min

Eagle Island Georgia: The Naked Truth

Reflections There are no less than seven mirrors gracing the walls of my tiny home. Not due to vanity, but rather, insecurity – and – to...

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Friend-Ship: Sailing the Islands of Abaco

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Nov 20, 2020
4 min

Friend-Ship: Sailing the Islands of Abaco

“It’s not a glitzy vacation,” I warned my friend, Tracey, a former party diva. “There are no nightclubs, no casinos, no scheduled...

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Zebra and Wildebeest are Friends with Benefits

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Nov 19, 2020
1 min

Zebra and Wildebeest are Friends with Benefits

Where you’ll find one, you’ll find the other. It’s no coincidence that the zebra and wildebeest are BFFs. They naturally protect and...

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Fall into Fashion on Siesta Key

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Oct 4, 2020
3 min

Fall into Fashion on Siesta Key

'Tis the season to showcase your style. Are you a sophisticated Foxy Lady, or a sandy-toed Gidget? Perhaps your tastes run toward...

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Celebrating on a Sailboat is a (Key) Breeze!

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Sep 25, 2020
3 min

Celebrating on a Sailboat is a (Key) Breeze!

Current and former owners of Key Sailing reunite It was a dark and cloudy morning. The skies were menacing. Yet, today was to be a...

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It's Better in The Bahamas

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Aug 15, 2020
3 min

It's Better in The Bahamas

Life in the 700 Islands of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it's easy to see why. With world-class diving, snorkeling and...

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Going Solo with Go Touch Down

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Going Solo with Go Touch Down

"No Single Supplements - Ever" What is a Single Supplement? A single supplement is not a vitamin, though it might be much more palatable...

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South African Chicken Curry Recipe

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Jun 29, 2020
2 min

South African Chicken Curry Recipe

Talk about a bright fusion of flavors. This recipe is off the charts for mouthwatering tastiness! Having worked for a travel company that...

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Colorful Key West

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Jun 3, 2020
3 min

Colorful Key West

Key West is delightfully quirky and culturally rich. Now that Key West has reopened to tourists, there is a bounty of things to see and do.

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No Touchy! TSA Will No Longer Touch Your Boarding Pass

Lisa Codianne Fowler

May 27, 2020
1 min

No Touchy! TSA Will No Longer Touch Your Boarding Pass

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that its agents will no longer touch your boarding pass as you move through...

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A Romantic Gondola Ride in Sarasota

Lisa Codianne Fowler

May 21, 2020
2 min

A Romantic Gondola Ride in Sarasota

Sarasota Gondola offers you an opportunity to celebrate in the most unique, romantic, and safe way.

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The Girlie Girl's Guide to Packing

Lisa Codianne Fowler

May 19, 2020
2 min

The Girlie Girl's Guide to Packing

Packing tips for the Girlie Girl: Pack it in. After all, what sets us apart from the animals is our ability to accessorize.

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Summer in the City: The Inn on Fifth in Naples, Florida

Lisa Codianne Fowler

May 14, 2020
5 min

Summer in the City: The Inn on Fifth in Naples, Florida

The Inn on Fifth is pleased to announce a gentle reopening, with select rooms available beginning May 15.

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Cute Carry-On Luggage for Dog Lovers

Lisa Codianne Fowler

May 10, 2020
3 min

Cute Carry-On Luggage for Dog Lovers

These carry-ons are irresistibly cute! They belong to Chariot Travelware's whimsical collections. We took a look at the pros and cons...

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Brunch, Anyone?

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Apr 11, 2020
3 min

Brunch, Anyone?

We all know brunch as a lazy, decadent meal that allows for sleeping in late and languishing over a full plate for hours.

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I miss my job. Do you miss yours?

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Mar 21, 2020
2 min

I miss my job. Do you miss yours?

I often didn’t know what the day would bring, and that was one of the perks of the job. Our COO boldly changed directions as needed...

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Mardi Gras with Camille

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Mar 1, 2020
1 min

Mardi Gras with Camille

In memory of our wild, crazy, and beloved friend - Camille Manilla - we present her award-winning Mardi Gras recipe, Oysters Camille.

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I Cracked Up the Cat

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Jan 24, 2020
2 min

I Cracked Up the Cat

at Gaylord Palms "Shrek the Halls" Christmas Event Puss ‘n Boots and me.... we’re buds! My hubby treated me to a weekend of revelry at...

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Viva Las Vegas!

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Jan 16, 2020
4 min

Viva Las Vegas!

Mention Las Vegas and you can almost feel the excitement of the Strip, see the showgirls and hear the ka-ching of the slots.

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Riviera Maya and All That Jazz

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Nov 3, 2019
4 min

Riviera Maya and All That Jazz

Mexico hosts sizzling jazz festival each year during Thanksgiving Week Every evening was electric. My husband and I were front and...

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Look who's talking now

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Oct 28, 2019
1 min

Look who's talking now

If you read my last post, you know that I am endeavoring to become an Audible producer. The audition I submitted was accepted and...

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New Beginnings

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Oct 16, 2019
2 min

New Beginnings

I’m here to tell you that you can start a new career, or an additional one, at any age. After years of being a successful travel writer...

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A Dutch Treat: Top 5 Floral Events in Holland

Lisa Codianne Fowler

May 17, 2019
2 min

A Dutch Treat: Top 5 Floral Events in Holland

Tulips are synonymous with Holland. The brightly colored bulbs bloom in all their glory throughout the spring. But visitors who find...

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Finding Nemo

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Apr 21, 2019
3 min

Finding Nemo

If you liked Finding Nemo, you’ll love finding Mote. It delivers all the drama and color that captured your imagination in the fun fish...

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Swan Lake

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Mar 29, 2019
4 min

Swan Lake

and other romantic secrets in the heart of the state. By Lisa Codianne Fowler Central Florida’s lakeshores are lovingly dotted with...

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In Florida, Every Dog has its Stay

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Mar 17, 2019
5 min

In Florida, Every Dog has its Stay

WHEN IT COMES TO PAMPERED POOCHES, FLORIDA HAS MANY “TAILS” TO TELL. PET-FRIENDLY PROPERTIES ARE PREVALENT IN EVERY CORNER OF THE STATE...

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Getting Personal in the British Virgin Islands

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Feb 18, 2019
6 min

Getting Personal in the British Virgin Islands

“There’s a spirit among yacht crews – a can-do attitude. If I were stranded in the Sahara desert and could choose 12 people to help get...

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St. Maarten: The Good Life

Lisa Codianne Fowler

Jan 17, 2019
4 min

St. Maarten: The Good Life

Sometimes, less is less. And I wanted more. Romance, fine dining, nightlife, shopping, a change of pace and culture. My husband, not so...

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