Jay Hicks
A Tale of Two Islands: Tenerife or Gran Canaria?
Sometime life throws a curve ball. Occasionally those curve balls are splendid. Due to weather, the Captain of the Jewel of the Seas...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 28
- 4 min
Alhambra of Granada
The Alhambra or 'The Red One' in Arabic, is a palace and fortress complex located just above the charming city of Granada in Andalusia,...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 22
- 3 min
Gran Granada
We did not know it at the time, but the pomegranate is the favorite, amongst all fruit, in Grenada, Spain. This is no surprise to Spanish...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 17
- 2 min
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,...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 15
- 2 min
Toledo’s Cathedrals, Synagogues, and Mosques
Known as Ciudad de las Tres Culturas (City of the Three Cultures), visiting Toledo's religious historical sites provide tremendous...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 13
- 3 min
Madrid: Airport to Main Train Terminal
If you’re traveling to Spain from the US, you’ll probably be arriving at the Madrid–Barajas Airport, terminal four (T4). It is a new and...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 3
- 3 min
Strolling in Straub Park - St. Petersburg
Straub Park in Downtown St. Petersburg is one of the most scenic locations in the Tampa Bay Region. Lovely banyan trees meet the city in...
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Jay Hicks
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Oh, Bella Amalfi!
Endless switchbacks, crazy drivers, too much traffic, and perilous heights are some folks memories of the Amalfi! Sitting in the backseat...
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Kellie Hicks
- Sep 15
- 2 min
Two Hours in Pompeii!
I was not expecting Pompeii to be so beautiful. It was. We visited on a bright sunny day in May. Poppies bloomed everywhere. It seems...
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Jay Hicks
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Is it Still Leaning?
I guess they’re just having fun with me! Every time I mention going to Pisa, my friends always ask me if the tower is still leaning? And,...
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Jay Hicks
- Aug 15
- 3 min
La Sagrada Família - Three Times a Charm!
The Basílica de la Sagrada Família or the Basilica of the Holy Family is the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church and is located in...
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Jay Hicks
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Valencia - More than Just Oranges
Trying to expand my mind - and not my belly - we entered into the city of Valencia through gates called Torres de Serranos. History and...
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Jay Hicks
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Drach Caves - Isla de Mallorca
If you find yourself in Mallorca, there are hundreds of things to do. Sun, sea, waves, palm trees, and tourist attractions. Why in the...
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Jay Hicks
- Jul 7
- 3 min
Montserrat? In Spain?
For a fantastic break from the hustle and bustle of the city of Barcelona, take a full day to visit Montserrat. You will not be...
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Jay Hicks
- Jun 29
- 3 min
The Walled Cities of Tuscany!
If you find yourself in a few extra days in Florence and you have time to visit the Tuscan country side, make sure you visit some of the...
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Jay Hicks
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Florence American Military Cemetery
As we jumped on the SR2, heading early in the morning from Florence to Sienna, we noticed signs for the American military cemetery. We...
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Jay Hicks
- Jun 12
- 4 min
Isla de Capri
Guilty as charged! As I told our Italian driver on the way to our Airbnb in Massa Lubrense, "Tomorrow we will travel to Capri", I...
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Jay Hicks
- May 29
- 3 min
Getting Around in Europe - Lots of Walking Ahead!
If you are getting ready to go on vacation to Europe, visiting the sites may require a great deal of effort. Sometimes you will have good...
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Jay Hicks
- May 27
- 4 min
The Elusive Roma Pass. Is it worth it?
A great many websites tout the virtues of purchasing the Roma Pass. To be sure, it is a very useful tool, but it may not be right for...
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Jay Hicks
- May 27
- 2 min
Tax Refund While On Vacation?
As we were jewelry shopping on the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, for numerous reasons, my guard was up. When the jeweler...
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