Florida Travel Fanatics

Send a text We recently made a long weekend trip to Marco Island, Florida, on the southern end of the Gulf Coast.    In this episode we'll share our experiences and give you some ideas about how you can visit Marco Island and tips on restaurants, fishing, lodging, weather, beaches, etc.  We'll also share our experiences at two Tampa Michelin rated restaurants, Clarke's day at the Du...

Send a text The Atlantic Hurricane Season is tricky, especially here in Florida.   We're 2/3rds of the way through the peak of this years season, and it's been quiet but odd.   Join us as we explain it,  and as usual we've got some great Florida restaurants to talk about !   A BBQ brisket sandwich on a donut !   And a Michelin recommended English restaurant in affluent South Tampa. ...

Send a text Join us as we recap our wonderful 37th anniversary getaway to Fort Myers, Florida! In this episode, we share tips for planning a Florida road trip—even when the weather’s a little unpredictable. Hear about our stay in the historic Altamonte neighborhood, just ¾ mile from downtown Fort Myers with walkable access to restaurants, breweries, speakeasies, and more. We explore the Sanibel Ca...

Send a text The IndyCar Grand Prix of St Petersburg is something we enjoy every year, and we can't recommend it enough.   Downtown St Petersburg Florida comes alive with incredibly fast cars (up to almost 200 mph) and highly skilled drivers.   In this episode we'll talk about it in detail, and let you know how you can enjoy attending this race.   Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter...

Send a text We love travel planning, and have never considered using a travel agent.  Why would we ?  You can do everything online, right ?   Well, we recently had a conversation with our good friend Chance Williams, a travel agent.  He opened our eyes to the value of using a travel agent, and we learned that most travel agents don't charge you anything for their services.   And they have acc...

Send a text Winter is a great time to be in Florida !  In this episode we'll talk about winter activities, travel suggestions, and give some locals tips on how to maximize a winter trip to Florida.     Bring a sweatshirt !  Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter Monthly $$ contribution to help support our Podcast Join our...

Send a text We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys !   This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you !   There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes.   In this second of two episodes, we'll talk about the trip back from Key West and and overnight stay in Islamorad...

Send a text We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys !   This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you !   There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes.   In this first episode, we'll talk about the 8 hour drive from Tampa to Key West, including lunch in Key Largo.  ...

Send a text In this special "double hurricane" episode, we'll talk in depth about Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida within 13 days of each other.    We live fairly close to the Gulf of Mexico and experienced it first hand.   We didn't spend much time editing this episode because we wanted you to hear it within just a few days after Milton and hear our experience a...

Send a text Sporting events are very popular in Florida, whether it's professional or college sports.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy Florida sporting events including football, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and auto racing.    No matter what time of year you're in Florida, there's always a sporting event to attend.  Our Links  : Subscribe to...

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Send a text Venice Beach, Florida is a sister city to Venice, Italy and it shows.  It's a beautiful place with a quaint downtown area, a stunning beach, great restaurants, and plenty of fun things to do.   In this episode we'll talk about the area and suggest some fun things to do regardless of the time of year.    From The Bean Depot to Clyde Butcher's photo studio, you'll fin...

Send a text Florida is a great place to travel to, but it's also a great place to travel FROM.  In this episode we'll talk about quick trips just outside Florida, from Caribbean cruises to the Bahamas, driving to New Orleans from the Panhandle, or even a trip  to Cuba.    Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter Monthly...

Send a text Florida is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July !   In this episode, we'll discuss several unique locations around the state to enjoy fireworks shows and other celebratory activities like watermelon eating contests, food trucks, live music, a drone show, etc.      Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter Mo...

Send a text Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.    In the third and final episode of this series, and we'll talk more about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals often prefer.   From Jacksonville Beach all the way around the state to Dog Island, we'll talk about so...

Send a text In this episode we interview Walt Disney World expert, Lou Mongello.   Lou is a legend in the world of travel podcasting, with his WDW Radio podcast that started in 2005 !   Lou has been going to the parks since they opened in 1971, and lives in Orlando and is very passionate about all things Disney.   In this episode, talks about the magic of the Disney experience, why he still enjoys...

Send a text In our first official interview podcast episode, we are thrilled that we've been able to interview Jacksonville Beach local Alban Brooke, who just happens to be the head of marketing for Buzzsprout, our podcast hosting company.   Alban loves living in Jax Beach, and he's always willing to talk about why he loves it and share tips and suggestions for people who may want to vis...

Send a text Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.    In the second episode of this series we'll talk about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals prefer.   From Seaside Beach all the way around the state to Perdido Key, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches that man...

Send a text Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.    In this episode we'll talk about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals prefer.   From Fernandina Beach all the way around the state to Perdido Key, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches that many of you have neve...

Send a text Roadtripping in Florida can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you just don't want to drive when you're traveling !    In this episode we'll talk about ways to get around in Florida that don't involve driving, which includes a regional Florida airline, train travel, ferries, and water taxis.    Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our...

Send a text Given that Florida is a peninsula surrounded by saltwater, it's no suprise that it's one of the best places in the world to get fresh seafood.   In this episode we'll talk about how to enjoy Florida  oysters, blue crabs, stone crab claws, spiny lobster, and fish throughout the state.   Whether you're trying to catch it yourself, find a local seafood market, or look...

Send a text Florida has a long history with aviation, especially military aviation.  And  our mild weather is ideal to host large air shows.   In this episode we'll give you our advice on how to best enjoy these museums and air shows, from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola to an air show over Miami Beach.    Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com...

Send a text Florida is full of great live music, whether it's a big concert at a stadium from a world famous band like the Rolling Stones, a small and intimate jazz club in Miami Beach, or the Key West Song Writer's Festival.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy concerts and live music during your next trip to Florida.  We'll tell you how to find bands you want...

Send a text When you think of places to hike, Florida is probably the last place you'd think of.  However, Florida has hundreds of excellent places to hike, including the 1,400 mile Florida Trail !  In this episode we'll talk about the Trail and other great places to hike in Florida, as well as recommend some websites, apps, and books to help you find a Florida hike that's perfect f...

Send a text Seeing manatees in Florida is a unique experience that everyone should do in their lifetime!   To see these large but docile and curious creators lumbering through the water is a special treat.    In this episode we'll talk about the different ways to see them, when and where to see them, and even a way to see some during the summer months.  We'll also talk about some of the...