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In London? Consider Staying in Kensington!
Kensington is one of the most affluent and picturesque areas of London, known for its beautiful architecture, world-class museums, and...
Jay Hicks
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Sleeping and Eating in the Pijp (Pipe)
A Gr8 Home Base to Tour Amsterdam If the idea of staying in The Pipe (or De Pijp in Dutch) reminds you of sleeping under a bridge, you...
Jay Hicks
May 15, 20233 min read
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London's Sky Garden
Just a few blocks from the Tower of London, is one of the city's best kept secrets. It is free of charge, but must be booked in advance....
Jay Hicks
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Ferg's at the Trop - In St Pete!
Not to long ago, my father and I enjoyed a great day watching the Tampa Bay Rays, starting with the legendary Ferg's. If you desire a...
Jay Hicks
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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Touring and Tapas in Toledo
Where do you start!  There is so much to see, do and eat.  This is a great stop upon arrival in Spain.  It’s only 30 minutes from Madrid,...
Jay Hicks
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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Luscious Lucca!
If you find yourself heading to Florence from Pisa, trying heading north to Lucca first. Lucca is only 13 miles north of the Leaning...
Jay Hicks
May 18, 20222 min read
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Restaurante Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
A few years ago, the Restaurante Gran Via had top notch reviews. In fact it still reads that way on TripAdvisor and the raving brought us...
Jay Hicks
May 15, 20222 min read
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Poe’s Tavern at Atlantic Beach
Great to Visit around Halloween! Even in the time of COVID, one of the fun things to do is visit the beaches in and around Jacksonville,...
Jay Hicks
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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Toes in the Sand, at the Sandbar!
Gr8 Food and Fun on Ana Maria Island If you’re looking for a beautiful setting for a fantastic lunch or dinner on the Gulf of Mexico,...
Jay Hicks
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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Crêpes in Sarasota - C'est la Vie!
Not far from the bustling cityscape and condos of Sarasota, you will find C'est la Vie. Conveniently located in the historic downtown...
Jay Hicks
Jul 30, 20212 min read
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McGuire's, Million $ Pub!
Next time you’re in Pensacola make sure you don’t miss out on one of America’s great steak houses! Anyone from Alabama, Georgia, or...
Jay Hicks
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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Pensacola Beach in the Winter?
Have you experienced the snow white sand of Pensacola? It's true, you won't find whiter sand anywhere. But should you go to Pensacola...
Jay Hicks
Jan 12, 20213 min read
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Eating at Miss Pearl's Diner
Deciding to get a meal while we were in Laurel, Mississippi, turned out to be a scrumptious idea. We discovered Pearl’s Diner on Magnolia...
Jay Hicks
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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Going Tapas in Málaga!
Going for tapas in Andalucia, the best time is Spanish times of 1:30 to 3 PM and again from 8:30-10:30 PM. This guarantees the liveliest...
Jay Hicks
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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Visiting London in the Time of Covid
Next Time I Will Try Mushy Peas with My Blood Orange G&T! Narrowly leaving Spain during the Covid-19 explosion, Kellie and I found...
Jay Hicks
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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A Quick Day in Cozumel!
Cozumel is one of those places you can easily find yourself when cruising. When arriving, you may be unaware of the many fantastic ways...
Jay Hicks
Aug 19, 20203 min read
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