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Key West

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Got a trip planned in the near future, so putting together a TODO list ... Cheat Sheet ... Tourista crap! Got a 2 BDR AirBnb for 4 of us and psyched. 🌴 Top 10 Things to Do Near Duval Street by Golf Cart 1. Mallory Square Sunset Celebration Famous nightly festival with street performers, local artists, and amazing sunset views. Plenty of cart parking nearby by the waterfront. 2. Southernmost Point Buoy A must-see photo stop marking the southernmost point in the continental U.S. Go early morning for shorter lines. 3. Duval Street Cruise Ride the length of Duval for shopping, bars, galleries, and people-watching. Easy to hop on/off anywhere. 4. Hemingway Home & Museum Explore Ernest Hemingway’s house, writing loft, and the famous six-toed cats. Small onsite parking but easy to find golf-cart spots nearby. 5. Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters Climb the 88 steps for panoramic Old Town views. Beautiful museum across from the Hemingway House. 6....
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UVC UPDATE MTG....again

Great Vacation at The Vine .. got home last night.  Few days ago, found myself in an Update Meeting somewhat unprepared.  In short they made an offer for additional Premiere nights and VIP weeks.  I had a number in my brain assigned to Premier Nights value, told them I'd give them 1/2 of what they asked for and meeting over.   My frustration has always been ...   how to come up with the magic number so to speak.  Now when you go from level to level it's a notch more convoluted since they might be additional benefits afforded each level.  But ...   I came up with a calculator to use in future situations.   It isn't perfect but I'll have access to this next time I'm traveling to simplify it all and stay focused.   Living the Dream
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Huatulco is on my radar : Booked for 2026!

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 SECRETS .. here we come! Been considering this for months now after seeing that a friend of ours had visitied.  As part of our UVC membership, this is a 1:1 so we can use our Premiere Nights for the week there; basically at no cost.  Snag'd some AA flights and ... on the calendar for early next year. 🇲🇽 La Crucecita, Huatulco: Pros & Cons for Travelers ✅ Pros 1. Safe, Walkable Small Town Very low crime compared to many Mexican tourist regions. You can comfortably walk around the zócalo , shops, cafés, and restaurants. 2. Authentic Local Vibe Not overly built up like Cancun or Vallarta. Real Oaxacan culture, friendly locals, slower pace. 3. Beautiful Beaches Nearby Crucecita isn’t on the beach itself, but 5–10 minutes gets you to Chahué, Santa Cruz, La Entrega, Maguey, etc. 4. Affordable Food, drinks, taxis, and souvenirs are cheaper than big resort cities. Outstanding value for quality. 5. Excellent Oaxacan Cuisine Mole, tlay...
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High Seas Rally (HSR) 2025

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Here we go again!  We enjoyed this last year >>   https://rickkkcir.blogspot.com/2024/11/high-seas-rally-2024.html Tavern with Ace and Judy Booked this immeidately after last years and been waiting a long 12 months.. but finally, Good Times were here!  Changed it up a notch this time ...  My counsin and Lucy's cousin joined us, and a lot of CVMA folks were back (Max/Rhonda/Ollie/Kim, etc), and the stage is set.  Flew out early on SouthWest Airlines and got to the hotel before noon which worked out excellent. Our Hilton had our rooms ready, so put away the gear and headed to lunch at a Tavern a few blocks away, Then back and to poolside bar with music out back by the waterway.  Few hours later, my cousin rolled in from PR so we met up and headed to an awesome high end Steakhouse a block away. Some after dinner drinks and ... we're pulling the plug... long day!  We'd been up since 2AM .. ouch. Pool Side We've got an early board time so we...
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