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Staunton is a beautiful old town full of history, quaint shops, unique restaurants, wine tasting rooms, art galleries, museums, and a theater. All of these are within walking district from several hotels. Mary Baldwin College, The School for the Deaf and Blind, and Stuart Hall are all located in Staunton.
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When people talk about all-inclusive resorts, food is always on top of the list. We love to eat and a good meal, especially one that is included with your stay, is a priority when planning a vacation.
We had plenty of food to choose from staying at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. A variety of cuisine is available – from hotdogs to fish to steak. You can eat Asian, Mexican, seafood or lounge poolside. Whether you’re traveling with a picky eater or a foodie, there is no shortage of restaurant options.
When planning our trip to a new area, one of the first items on our list is to determine where we should eat. I want to know other travelers experiences with a restaurant before I go. Granted, I’ve been spoiled and dined at some fabulous restaurants, so I am a bit finicky when it comes to food. However, knowing what others think of a restaurant is a good indicator of the food quality, ambiance and wait staff.
Some of the restaurants at Moon Palace are definitely better than others. We preferred La Trattoria at the Golf Villas, Caribeno in Moon Grand and the Brazilian Steakhouse in Nizuc.
Our favorite meal was at La Trattoria on the last evening of our trip. A card with our last name was waiting on our table which gave a special touch to the evening. We were offered a cheese cart, delicious bread that was still warm from the oven, a dessert cart to die for, a palate cleansing treat between courses and fabulous wine. Everything about the meal was exceptional. Every time I thought the meal couldn’t get any better – they arrived with another course.
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I made my way to Cancun this past September. I desperately wanted to attend a travel bloggers conference and figured combining a retreat with my husband and learning to expand my business was the perfect excuse.
The TBEX conference was held at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. This was my first experience at an all-inclusive resort and I wasn’t disappointed!
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I am thrilled to be participating in Passports with Purpose this year! If you’re not familiar with Passports with Purpose, it’s an annual travel bloggers’ fundraiser that unites the online community to help people in the places we travel.
Fundraiser Beneficiary:
The 2014 beneficiary is Sustainable Harvest International (SHI). SHI’s mission is to provide farming families in Central America with the training and tools to preserve our planet’s tropical forests while overcoming poverty.
The cool part of the project is that for each $5000 raised during the fundraiser, SHI will help a family in Honduras learn to farm sustainably and feed their family. Training will last for five years with lasting benefits for the entire community. I personally love that the project lasts five years. The extended time frame can help to truly make a lifelong difference in the community.
How it works:
Donate $10 on the catalog of prizes; each chance is $10 and all proceeds go to Sustainable Harvest International. That’s it! Donate to support a great cause and be entered to win a wide range of fantastic prizes!
The Talking Suitcase Prize:
This year Tom Bihn Company was gracious enough to donate the fabulous Synapse 25 – a $195 value! I can’t say enough about the Synapse 25. It’s the perfect travel backpack. Durable, roomy, carefully designed backpack that can handle the most rugged travel adventures.
One of the nice features is that the front pocket is deep enough for a 1-liter water bottle. I need to carry a lot of water when traveling as a family of four. My kids get cranky when they are hungry or thirsty!
The backpack has a TON of storage room and also includes a water-repellent zipper if we get caught in the rain while hiking or traveling. You can fit a laptop, clothes, (or an jacket when out and about), toiletries, camera and so much more. There is even an inner-pocket perfect for a phone. I can’t travel without a phone!
Ready to win a Tom Bihn Synapse 25, other travel gear, vacation packages and more?
See all the awesome prizes in the 2014 Prize Catalogue and help support this incredible cause!
Thanks so much for your support!
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