Monthly Archives: April 2017

U-le-le “Yay” Tampa Airport SW Terminal

Ulele..(pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for … Continue reading

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9 of the 12 Top Beaches in the U.S. …And the Winner is…..

Florida  According to Tripadvisor’s 2017 Traveler’s Choice survey, Florida captures 1st place for the best beaches in the United States, including Hawaii.  Florida now has nine beaches on the top twelve list. That’s really good news for Florida.  Unfortunately, the … Continue reading

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The Not So Friendly Skies “Know Your Airline Passenger Rights”

I travel frequently and know the basic rules the airlines impose when it comes to getting bumped. However, flights are over-sold on a regular basis and airline employees are trained to offer the lowest compensation possible at first to get passengers … Continue reading

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The Botanist Cocktail

The most awesome Gin Cocktail ever!!! 🙂   1.5 oz of The Botanist Islay Gin (yummy) 2.5 oz of Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Spash of Royal Rose Lavender-Lemon Syrup Stir ingredients in a martini shaker … Garnish: a sprig of fresh … Continue reading

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Wine Road “Russian River” Sonoma County

                Reblog                               (Gary Farrell’s Wine Cellar) Wine has been around for thousands of years, and is closely entwined … Continue reading

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Costa Rica Lower East Coast… Cahuita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon Provinceon

Tap..tap..tappy tap, it’s 4am and for the last three days the sound of raindrops wake me. The rain drops play a steady drumbeat as it hits the metal rooftop of the adjoining room. The intense climactic down-pours are very sporadic … Continue reading

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