Author: Alex Kallimanis

Alex Kallimanis is an award winning travel journalist and travel planner who has visited 67+ different countries, including all 27 European Union countries across all continents except Antarctica. He has resided around the world, living in countries like Australia, the Netherlands and Ireland for over 7 years combined. Currently residing in the Tampa, Florida, area with his wife Bell, he still spends much of his time in Europe as a dual Greek citizen. Alex is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor of arts degree in history, and was the president of Phi Alpha Theta (Honors History Society) during his senior year there. Alex is an avid enthusiast of sports, spas, delicious food, the outdoors, craft beverages, history and culture.

Excellent Hotel Points Redemptions in Europe

Posted 3rd October, 2024
By Alex Kallimanis
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Points and miles are an excellent way to save a substantial sum on travel. Utilizing them is also a great way to travel comfortably, with the possibility of complimentary upgrades to suites in hotels and resorts, and possible cabin upgrades on flights. We save thousands of dollars on travel each year thanks to points and…

Posted in Belgium, Europe, the Netherlands, United Kingdom. Tagged Antwerp, Europe, hotels, Hyatt, Kimpton, Lindner Hotel, Manchester, Oxford, Points, Redemptions, The Hague, Voco

Margaritaville Resort Orlando: What You Can Expect During a Stay

Posted 6th September, 2024
By Alex Kallimanis
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Margaritaville Resort Orlando is located in Kissimmee, Florida, on the doorstep of Disney and Orlando area attractions. The AAA four diamond award property offers guests a vacation oasis.

Margaritaville Resort’s aim is for visitors to feel like they are blissfully sailing on a cruise, while on land. Lush pools, spa facilities and comfortable spacious rooms offer families and couples all the ingredients for wonderful vacation. Guests can also book a colorful and spacious villa, with Caribbean style architecture.

Posted in Florida, USA. Tagged couples travel, family resort, Florida, Jimmy Buffet, Kissimmee, Margaritaville Resort, Orlando, resorts, travel, USA, USA travel

Kissimmee, Florida Experiences for a Fantastic Fun Filled Vacation

Posted 26th August, 2024
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Kissimmee, Florida houses a vacation playground in the heart of the theme park capital of the world. On the doorstep of Walt Disney World parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando and more, visitors have a wide choice of attractions and accommodation options, including fantastic resorts. Kissimmee also offers close proximity to a range of outdoor activities, including being just a one hour drive from Atlantic coast beaches.

Posted in Florida, USA. Tagged Axe Throwing, Escape Rooms, Florida, Kissimmee, Margaritaville Resort, Medieval Times, old town, Orlando, Wild Florida

50 Inspiring Travel Quotes to Ignite Your Wanderlust

Posted 4th August, 2024
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Travel opens doors to a wonderful of vacations and new opportunities. So I decided to compile a list of some favorite travel quotes by influential writers, politicians, celebrities and those who left the world a little richer because they walked and journeyed among us.

Posted in World. Tagged Aldous Huxley, Alexander Kallimanis, Andrew McCarthy, Aristotle, Dalai Lama, Henry David Thoreau, Henry Miller, Jack Kerouac, Jacques Cousteau, John Steinbeck, JRR Tolkien, Mark Twain, Paulo Coelho, quotes, Seneca, travel

5 Pinellas County, Florida Towns You Should Visit

Posted 24th July, 2024
By Alex Kallimanis
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Pinellas County, Florida is a vacation paradise in the Tampa Bay area. Winter is the busiest time of the year in the county, as northerners flock to escape the harsh elements. Home to around 960,000 residents, it is the most densely populated county in the state.

Clearwater and St. Petersburg are the most popular vacation destinations in Pinellas County. But beaches and resorts are only a fraction of what makes this a unique holiday getaway. A plethora of diverse restaurants and a huge variety of birds are further reasons.