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Vacation Deals

Vacation Deals

I am very excited to rebuild and rebrand my website. www.EllasVacationRentals.com is finally in business!  Just to celebrate, I am offering “the deal of the century

Vacation Deals

Vacation Deals

One does not have to be rich to travel.  Often, one can get the best deals in off season.  In the summer, the weather is the same as in winter, here in Florida.  But the Vacation Rental accommodations are often offered at half price.  Just to top that, I am offering 25% off to any one who will use a promo code: 777 from Twitter to book their stay in any off the rentals that are available.  Obviously the terms and conditions are apply and those are very simple.

Vacation Deals: 25% off Terms & Conditions: One shall join my VIP club.  The suits and houses can be booked only if they are not occupied by other guests and available.  It is valid only off season (July – September) The expiration of this offer would be September 30th 2015.  The bookings must be made via VRBO.

Vacation Deals: 50% off Terms & Conditions.  One shall join my VIP club and become a contributor.  Please visit Ella’s VIP Club for details.  It is valid only off season (April – September) The expiration of this offer would be off season 2016.  The bookings must be made via VRBO.

What else can I say? The weather is perfect.  The sunshine is 365.  The fresh sea breeze… As I am writing this, I am enjoying the view of calm waves softly crushing against white sand shore.  YOU deserve a vacation.  Contact me for vacation deals details.

Respectfully,

Ella

Las Bovedas Panama City

Las Bovedas Panama City

Best Restaurant and one of the highlights of my night in Panama City, Panama

I am a Traveler – I am a Foodie and that is how I roll, which in more classy way to say:

I admire authentic cuisine. Often, I travel just to go to the restaurant and have a meal. My favorite places were France and Turkey when it comes to the restaurants.  I just have discovered the new destination, which is only 3 hours away via American Airlines, going from Miami.

Las Bovedas Panama City was on the list to visit.  There were many choices, but the historic aspect of the restaurant was a definitely an attractive feature.

Traveling for many years, I got very picky. When I arrived to La Bovedas, I was pleased with the decor. It reminded me my home town in South Russia. The walls were made with nicely colored real stones. After living in America, the world of artificial and plastic decor in majority places, I could finally breath and enjoy the decor and the quality of the surroundings. The red covers on the tables was a great color to pick and was calling my hunger.

Las Bovedas Restaurant is Panama City, Panama was my first destination where I refuel my energy for the upcoming crazy night of party

Las Bovedas Restaurant is Panama City, Panama was my first destination where I refuel my energy for the upcoming crazy night of party

Also, I was very pleased with the selection of wines from Argentina, France and other places that I normally choose my fine wine from. The menu has a lot of options for sea food. I was guilty for eating not long ago my lunch at Lebanese restaurant, which was crap. I assumed I would not be able to eat my dishes at Las Bovedas. To my surprised, I finished two appetizers and most of my shrimps, that I topped with a fine cup of cappuccino. The presentation was a state of the art. All the dishes were decorated as if the artist put his hand on it. All the dishes arrived on time and when needed. The service was above average.

Giant Shrimp covered in oiled garlic is a way to go, Hot and Spicy is my style

Giant Shrimp covered in oiled garlic is a way to go, Hot and Spicy is my style

I love sea food and vegetables, covered in souses and oils and spices and other yaminess.  Bring me my food and I will indulge myself in its taste and aroma.

My favorite colors to eat, full of passion and heat

My favorite colors to eat, full of passion and heat

The owner of the restaurant, Las Bovedas Panama City, stopped by and said hi to us, telling us a bit more about the history of the restaurant, which I can’t wait to write only travel blog. It is a definite place t return and I highly recumbent to all the visitor to taste the luxurious dishes at Las Bovedas Panama City.

It was an honor to meet the owner of the restaurant, Jose Maria Acha.  The true hospitality of Spanish culture was shown in every way at Las Bovedas Restaurant

It was an honor to meet the owner of the restaurant, Jose Maria Acha. The true hospitality of Spanish culture was shown in every way at Las Bovedas Restaurant

Of cause it a a ritual to finish every of my meals with a fine made Cappuccino.  I needed my energy for the crazy night life that was planned at the local clubs …  The taxi driver was waiting for us nearLas Bovedas Panama City to drive us around all night long, club hopping with partying with friends…  I do not have the pictures of that night, for the camera was the last thing I had in mind at that moment of passionate Spanish adventures..

I love coffee!

I love coffee!

In the morning, the early short flight was taking me to the Islands to recover and to new exploration and joy of life.

I can’t wait to go to Las Bovedas Panama City on my next visit to Panama.

I wrote the review about Las Bovedas Panama City that I posted on Trip Advisor

Respectfully,

Ella

South Beach Florida

South Beach Florida

Living my entire life is fast paste life, I often found South Beach Florida as a must stop destination even if it was for a day swimming or an evening dinner.  Normally, I would head out to Caribbean, but this time it was South America.  Last minute reservation at Betsy was a great pick.  The trip to South America was spur of the moment and the hotel looked lovely online.  The place is beautifully decorated with an intimate feel. The staff was courteous, friendly and well dressed.  The location was perfect, right on Ocean Drive, steps from the park and beach, but several blocks away from the noisiest, most congested part of the deco district. The rooftop deck offers a great view, again away from the crowds, perfect for early morning coffee or an evening cocktail.

Betsy is South Beach Florida

Betsy is South Beach Florida

Most of my South Beach Florida stops were last minute decision, hotel wise. All of them were unique and beautiful.  Betcy was perfect because it was a calm and classy place, which did not bring up the urge to party, like I normally do when I am in South Beach Florida.  This time, I had to safe all my energy for my up coming trip to South America.

“Situated at the edge of the Atlantic, The Betsy – South Beach is a refined, beachside haven located in the heart of South Beach and the only Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel on Miami Beach” – taken off the Hotels Website.

Yes, the description is very accurate and I absolutely enjoyed my time and rested …

Betsy in South Beach Florida

Betsy in South Beach Florida

The Betsy Hotel is very quaint and peaceful in South Beach Florida.  It will be definitely a repeat destination to visit on way to the islands…

Travel. Explore. Live.

Private Island Useppa

I love traveling and do it very time I get an opportunity.  This weekend, my destination was Private Island Useppa.

Private Island Useppa is one mile long and a third of a mile wide.  Yet it manages to host hundreds of exquisite creatures and inimitable landscape.  I was walking down the pass way surrounded  by the archways of banyan trees, and many beautiful and  exotic flowers and other tropical vegetation, The truly tropical island, the smell, the colors, the sooting sound of the waters surrounding the land…all was perfect.  It reminded me one of my childhood dreams when I was dreaming to find myself on the deserted island full of lash of tropics and here I was!

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The only way you can get to this private island of Useppa is only by the boat or a ferry.  From day one, Useppa has been the premier private home port and fabulous destination for the cruising yachtsman on the west coast of Florida.

The island is very small however there is so much to do!

Do you like to fish?   If this is what yo unlike to do you will find some of the world’s finest tarpon, snook, and redfish angling, which is easily accessible by boat and yacht or fishing kayaks which we have for rent at Joseffa’s store.  Fishing charters are also available near private island Useppa.

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Do you like to go Kayaking?  Great! During your stay on the island you will have the opportunity to visit the islands and beaches by kayaking!

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Maybe you feel like Croquet or Tennis?  The beautiful Florida sunshine and breeze makes for an ideal venue for those activities.

Cayo Costa State Park is only a boat ride away from Useppa Island.  Taking a day trip to the park is a fun way to explore more of this hidden oasis. The 2,426 acre park has nine miles of pristine beach and is known as a Gulf Cost paradise.  Yet the island of  Useppa is not too bad itself.  The  surrounding beauty truly impressed me.  The huge trees were on left and right.

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I think this was one of my favorite times on the island.  I was mesmerized by the massive size and stable grounding on a such small island.  Those trees stood strong during the hurricanes!

And Here is me on the tree!   My friend Ryan took this picture for me.  My passion is photography.  I took tons of more pictures, which can be viewed on my Instagram: http://instagram.com/oceanicblueretreats/

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