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Restaurant Feliu in Platja d’Aro – Dine In or Grab & Go

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Restaurant Feliu Review

Restaurant Feliu in Platja d’Aro

The Feliu, founded in 1969, is one of the oldest restaurants of Platja d’Aro. The restaurant is family owned and a wonderful place for families to enjoy a meal.

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The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining in a classic setting. The tables are adorned with crisp white linens and flower filled vases.  The wait staff is friendly and quick to refill glasses and make menu suggestions.

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We sat down and appetizers just started appearing on the table. There was so much food and it was all so good, we didn’t want to stop eating! Calamari, mussels, croquettes, fried anchovies plus salmon and anchovies on a toasted baguette. Oh my!

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Where to Eat in Wachapreague on The Eastern Shore

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Where to Eat in Wachapreague on The Eastern Shore

On their way to Chincoteague Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, my mom and stepdad decided to stop in Wachapreague for lunch.  Wachapreague is a quaint waterfront town with barely 200 residents, known for it’s flounder fishing and boasting a very good waterfront seafood restaurant, The Island House Restaurant and Marina.

Eating at The Island House Restaurant in Wachapreague on The Eastern Shore

Say hi to Ollie and my mom!

They offer casual dining inside as well as dining outside on a deck overlooking the water. My parents were traveling with their dog, Ollie, so they needed to find a restaurant that would allow animals. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They directed them to the outside deck and brought Ollie a large bowl of water. He made several friends as they passed by to pet.

flounder sandwich at The Island House Restaurant and Marina

Flounder Sandwich

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Marimurtra Botanical Garden – A Garden with a View {Jardí Botànic Marimurtra Blanes, Spain}

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Visiting Marimurtra Botanical Garden with kids Costa Brava, Spain

The Marimurtra Botanical Garden , or Jardí Botànic Marimurtra, is situated on top of a rocky cliff in Blanes, Spain.  The garden is the perfect place to spend a few hours on a leisurely stroll, learning about the foliage and soaking up the breathtaking views of the surrounding Mediterranean Sea.

The gardens were founded by a German botanist, Carl Faust, in the 1920’s.   A statue in his honor occupies a prominent spot on the beach in the heart of Blanes.  My kids thought it was cool that they had  learned about him while visiting the beach and village, just an hour before our tour of the gardens.


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$25 Sunoco Gift Card Giveaway {Perfect for Summer Road Trips!}

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Sunoco Credit Card Rewards

Are you planning a road trip this summer? 

One of the biggest complaints I hear from travelers is that rising gas costs during the summer makes road trips more expensive.  While we can’t control the price of gas, we can try to save as much money as possible. An easy way to save when you fill up the tank is to use a rewards credit card.

With the Sunoco Gas Credit Card, you will instantly save 5¢ per gallon at any of the 4,900+ Sunoco locations. The discount is applied instantly at the pump, not on your statement later, like other gas credit cards.  These savings can really add up when you visit your local filling station or take a big bite out of the expense of those long summer road trips!

Sunoco Gas Credit Card Benefits:

  • Instantly receive a gas discount of 5¢ off every gallon of fuel purchased at any Sunoco station.
  • Use the Sunoco gas card to pay at the pump for fast, easy fill-ups and see gas rewards instantly
  • Over 4,900 locations – Find Sunoco stations locations nearest you
  • Manage your Sunoco gas credit card account 24/7 online.
  • Flexible payment options
  • Additional Sunoco fuel credit cards at no cost, so your entire family can save
  • Nationwide ATM access
  • Secure, with $0 liability for unauthorized purchases

For anyone who does not want to sign up for another credit card, the Sunoco Gas Gift Card is a great option. These gas gift cards are great during road trips because they can be used to purchase coffee and food at APlus stores in addition to gas.

Gift cards are available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations.  Purchase online, by phone or at a Sunoco station near you.  You can even check the balance online, making it super convenient when traveling.

Sunoco gift cards would make a great gift  for someone else or even yourself. They’re a great way to help keep on budget while traveling!!

Stretch your savings by signing up for APlus Rewards.  Every time you purchase specially marked items, you will earn discounts on fuel!

Sunoco Gift Card

Giveaway:

One (1) lucky winner will get a $25 Sunoco Gift Card!

The winner will be selected at random and will be contacted via email after the close of the giveaway. The lucky participant will have 48 hours to respond to my email or a different entry will be selected. Entry for this giveaway will close on June 14th at 8pm EST.

**Leave a separate comment for each entry!  You can complete one or more entries to increase your chances of winning.

Entry Methods:

Mandatory entry:

— Leave a comment on this post with your favorite road trip destination.

Optional entry methods:
— Like Sunoco on Facebook.  Leave a comment here telling me you like.
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— Post in your Facebook status or tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment telling me how you’ve spread the word about the $25 Sunoco Gift Card Giveaway. (You may choose 1 or both methods)
Disclosure: I was compensated for my time posting this giveaway.  All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others.

Our Summer Travel Plans {European Summer Itinerary}

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European Summer Itinerary

We have HUGE plans for the summer.  My family of 4 will be traveling Europe visiting a total of 8 countries in 11 weeks.  We tried to plan our trip, so we could somewhat leisurely enjoy the destinations.

Each of the 12 cities listed will be our home base for the trip, but there are so many cities and villages that are just a short ride away that we will get to experience many more areas.

Most of our journey will be by train with one road trip to see a bit of the countryside.  If you’re not used to traveling by train, the train systems in Europe are extensive and are a convenient and relatively inexpensive way to travel.

I’ve listed the dates we will be in each city.  If anyone is planning to be in the same area, send us an email and maybe we can meet for a coffee.

Annecy, France 5/31 – 6/10
Chântel, France 6/10 – 6/17 (spending time in Switzerland too)
Strasbourg, France 6/17 – 6/27
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 6/27 – 6/29
Bruges, Belgium 6/29 – 7/6
Amsterdam, Netherlands 7/6 – 7/11
Cologne, Germany 7/11 – 7/18
Heidelberg, Germany 7/18 – 7/25
Munich, Germany 7/25 – 7/31
Innsbruck, Austria 7/31 – 8/2
Verona, Italy 8/2 – 8/8
Venice, Italy 8/8 – 8/15
Nice, France 8/15 – …..

Where are you traveling this summer?

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