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Palm Trees & Blue Skies! ~ WW

in Travel on 12/08/16

This morning my view looks like this.  Pinch Me.  As I sit in the warm tropical breeze at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys I feel like I’ve stumbled upon a little piece of heaves.  How could I not?  Paradise is literally right outside my patio doors.

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There are palm trees and ocean views.  Warm pools an sandy paths.  Sunny skies and adventures to be had.  Today will be filled with paddle boarding, kayaking, jet-skiing, food eating and picture taking.  There will be swimming, laughing, and exploring,  Today is going to be a very good day.

Wishing you all a wonderful week and hope you are enjoying a little bit of paradise today.

Disclosure: I was provided a media trip in order to help facilitate my review. As always all opinions on this blog remain my own.

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    Comments

    1. Emily Mitton says

      December 12, 2016 at 11:45 am

      So jealous!! Looks amazing!!

    2. nicolthepickle says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Oh, it’s so lovely. We live in a wonderful world.

    3. Jay M says

      December 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Looks relaxing! I could use pre Christmas stress free vacation 🙂

    4. Shane S says

      December 11, 2016 at 10:50 am

      I am so jealous, I’m dying to take my family on a trip for our 5 yr anniversary at the end of January!!

    5. Darlene Schuller says

      December 11, 2016 at 5:45 am

      Well, after checking the weather network on my husbands tablet, I’ve come to the conclusion I don’t want 10-15cm of snow………………… I need to be THERE!

    6. Chandra O'Connor says

      December 10, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      Enjoy it we are suppose to get a storm tomorrow night into Monday morning. Lucky you.

    7. sarah alexis says

      December 9, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      That truly does look and sound like Paradise – I hope to go there some day!!!!

    8. Chandra O'Connor says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Sounds like a fun filled day. Enjoy the warmth.

    9. Shirley S says

      December 9, 2016 at 1:13 am

      Such a beautiful view! It looks like a perfect and relaxing place to go on vacation. Have fun!

    10. jan says

      December 8, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Whaaat?! Keep us updated girlfriend because I vacation through you vicariously.

    11. NJ Nowoselski says

      December 8, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      It is just unbelievable that this is a real place. Very nice! A dream

    12. kathy downey says

      December 8, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Have a blast,it’s relaxing me just looking at the photo

    13. Samantha says

      December 8, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Never in my life have I had a view like that. Hmmm need.

    14. Judy Cowan says

      December 8, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Jealous, it is snowing here right now 🙁

    15. Stephanie LaPlante says

      December 8, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Wow I’m so jealous right now. Absolutely gorgeous! I hope you’re having a ton of fun.

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