Debbie Martinez is a Miami Dade resident and Travel Editor for The Florida Villager. She can be reached at [email protected]..

Author: Debbie Martinez

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone This Summer

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It’s hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner and with the change of season comes thoughts of vacation. Kids will be...

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Start the New Year with a Bonfire

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Every year about this time when the old year is transitioning into the new year, I always take stock of where I am on my path and what I...

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Rejuvenate from the Holidays at Chateau Elan

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It seems kind of strange to suggest a vacation to rejuvenate from a vacation but it seems the older I get, the more I need some downtime...

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Home For The Holidays

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Being home for the holidays is important to most of us, as we look forward to spending time with our family and friends. But getting there...

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Take a Break This Thanksgiving

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When people think of Thanksgiving and the holidays, they think tradition. I personally love traditions, as they are what keep families tied...

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Out With The Old and In With The New

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I’m not just talking about your ex here, I’m talking about your house. Divorce is a sad and difficult time no matter what side...

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Travel Tips for the Holidays

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Even a well-seasoned traveler like myself has forgotten things to pack or found myself in a jam after arriving somewhere. Some or all of...

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Panning for Gold and More in Dahlonega, GA

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Last month I wrote about a small town on the 4th of July in Georgia called Dahlonega and how it was the most patriotic town I have ever...

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A Down Home Fourth of July in Dahlonega, GA

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One of the things that I love about being a travel editor is that I can bring out of the box places to my readers. There is a difference...

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Divorcing with a Special Needs Child

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The other day I received a call from a woman who wanted me to review her parenting plan. After looking it over I thought it seemed fine,...

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