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The latest restaurant stops, hotel stays, road trips, adventures, and Pirate Life finds.
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Utopia of the Seas Bahamas Cruise Review: Nassau, CocoCay & a FlowRider Wipeout
Our three-night Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas cruise from Port Canaveral with friends, Nassau, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Perfect Day…
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Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach: Our Favorite Pre-Cruise Hangout
Our Sandbar Sports Grill Cocoa Beach review: good food, live music, a wild thunderstorm, and one of our favorite dinner stops before…
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Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Downtown Leesburg: Chocolates, Cotton Candy Cake & Fun Finds
A stop at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in downtown Leesburg for yummy specialty chocolates, cotton candy cake, novelty candy, and plenty of…
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Puddle Jumpers in Tavares: Sizzling Pork Rinds, Cold Beers & a Laid-Back Vibe
Our laid-back stop at Puddle Jumpers in Tavares for cooked-to-order sizzling pork rinds, beer cheese, and a few cold beers.
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The Florida Porch Cafe in Leesburg: Lunch, Pumpkin Bread & a Cheese Surprise
A cozy lunch at The Florida Porch Cafe in downtown Leesburg, Florida: chicken salad, turkey wrap, pumpkin bread, and our honest take…
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Jeremiah’s Mount Dora Review: Fried Shrimp & Scallops
Our Jeremiah’s Mount Dora review: a fried shrimp and scallop basket we’d order again, generous fries, and the restaurant’s distinctive upstairs seating…
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Kumo Sushi & Hibachi in The Villages: Our Lunch Review
We stopped in for lunch at Kumo Sushi & Hibachi in The Villages and enjoyed hibachi, sushi, and appetizers. Quick service and…
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McCracken’s Pub Leesburg: The New Meat Pies Were the Highlight
We stopped by McCracken’s Pub in downtown Leesburg to try the new meat pies. Everyone at our table tried them, and they…
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Death by Décor: BTW’s Halloween Pop-Up Bar in Downtown Tavares
Our visit to BTW’s Halloween Spookeasy in downtown Tavares: spooky décor, themed cocktail menus, and a photo-filled look inside.
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Tiki Bar & Grill Minneola Review: Lake Views & Laid-Back Vibes
Our Tiki Bar & Grill Minneola review covers the lakefront setting, casual drinks, and why we enjoyed the atmosphere more than the…