Debbie Martinez is a Miami Dade resident and Travel Editor for The Florida Villager. She can be reached at debbiemartinez1@mac.com..

Author: Debbie Martinez

How Can a Co-Parenting Coach Help Me?

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Let’s be honest: Raising children can be a challenge for parents who live under the same roof. So, imagine the challenges that arise...

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Waterfall Hikes in Virginia

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Virginia is known not only as the state for lovers but as one that offers some serene hikes to spectacular waterfalls. If you love nature...

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Have an Outside-the-Box Summer

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Summer is officially on the way! Are you tired of the same old, same old type of family vacations? We have all done the been there, done...

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Steps to a New You and New Life

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The divorce is final, papers signed and now you get to move on with your life. Sounds matter-of-fact, but let’s put some thought into...

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Divorce and the Special Needs Child

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A divorce comes with many challenges, but they are truly magnified when the family has a child with special needs. There is so much to...

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Ways to Limit Your Stress When Traveling with a Special Needs Child

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School is coming to a quick close. My kids are off in college, but even for an empty nester, this school year has flown by. Graduations and...

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Delve Into a Bit of Scottish

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While visiting London, I took the four-hour train ride into Scotland; and I am so grateful I did. Had I flown, I would have been there in...

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5 Divorce Mistakes

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Going through a divorce is somewhat like a steeplechase event. You start out on a flat section of track running at what seems like 100 mph,...

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A Wine and Soup Weekend in Virginia

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The day could not have been more perfect to explore a local winery: a cool 73 degrees and blue skies. There are many vineyards and wineries...

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Pick Your Traveling Buddy Wisely

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I personally love to travel alone, but there are times I want to have someone to tag along with. However, I have learned from experience...

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