Florida Travel Fanatics

Send a text If you're planning a trip to Florida and wondering about the weather and what time of year to visit and what activities you can enjoy, this episode is for you.     We'll offer advice and suggestions on how to enjoy the weather and many Florida activities  ALL 12 months of the year.  Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel In...

Send a text Eating well on vacation or trip to Florida doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.   In this we'll talk about eating on a budget, how to shop for groceries and alcohol in Florida, how to cook in your hotel or rental home, how to find good local restaurants (including our favorites!) and all the way up to Florida's Michelin Guide !   We'll also recommend Florida...

Send a text Florida has hundreds of unique and different activities that you can enjoy.   In this episode we're recommending 50 specific activities, most of which we think you've never heard of before !    Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter Monthly $$ contribution to help support our Podcast Join our Facebook Grou...

Send a text Florida is a great place for a family vacation !    In this episode, we'll give you some advice and ideas on how to plan and enjoy a Florida vacation with your family.    We're including suggestions on how to teach your children to learn to travel well !   We're grateful that our parents taught us to travel and to enjoy it,  and we hope you'll do the same for your c...

Send a text Florida is a great place for a romantic weekend getaway !   In this episode we'll give you some ideas for different activities and places to go to have a memorable weekend with someone special.   From downtown Pensacola to St Augustine to South Beach !  Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newsletter www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter Monthly $$ contribu...

Send a text Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching.   The episode is the fifth of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida.  Part 5 is from State Park's District 5  between Fort Pierce to Key West on Florida's lower east coast. Our Links  : Subscribe to our Newslet...

Send a text Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching.   The episode is the fourth of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida.  Part 4 is from State Park's District 4  between Weekie Wachee and the Everglades on Florida's west coast. Our Links  : Subscribe to our New...

Send a text Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching.   The episode is the third of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida.  Part 3 is from State Park's District 3  between Jacksonville and Fort Pierce on Florida's east coast.      Our Links  : Subscribe to our New...

Send a text Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching.   The episode is the second of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida.  Part 2 is from State Park's District 2,  between Tallahassee, Amelia Island, and Crystal River on the Gulf coast.      Our Links  :   www. Flori...

Send a text Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching.   The episode is the first of five part series covering State Parks all over Florida.  Part 1 is from State Park's District 1, between Perdido Key and Tallahassee.    Our Links  :   www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel I...

Send a text Florida has dozens of wildlife attractions:   Zoos, aquariums, habitats, animal rescue facilities, and real animals in the wild.   In this episode, we'll talk all about the wonderful critters you can see in Florida.     From gators to guide dogs to capybaras to manatees and sea turtles, there's something for everyone.    Our Links  :   www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTu...

Send a text When you think about Florida, the term "islands" doesn't usually come to mind.   But Florida has islands throughout the state, from the barrier islands along the coastline, to the Florida Keys, to remote islands like Cedar Key and St George Island.   In this episode, we'll talk about how you can enjoy islands throughout the state in your next Florida trip or vacatio...

Send a text Florida has been a popular place to make movies and TV shows since the silent movies of the early 1900s.   In this episode we have fun talking about the history of film and media in Florida, including well known and some not so well known movies and TV shows that were filmed here.   In several cases, there are locations from movies and TV shows that you can actually visit while you&apo...

Send a text In Florida there are 372 craft breweries, 49 distilleries, 40 wineries, and 19 cideries and meaderies.   In this episode, we'll give advice on how you can enjoy a craft adult beverage in Florida, whether you live here or are making a trip here.   We'll discuss our favorite breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and we'll also talk about some "off the beaten path&quo...

Send a text Florida is home to eleven U.S. National Park properties, with everything from spectacular beaches to incredible outdoor adventures to amazing historical sites.   Spread throughout the state, there's always a National Park property nearby.   In this episode, we'll talk about all eleven Parks and give you tips on how to enjoy them all.    Our Links  :   www. FloridaTravelFanati...

Send a text Florida is world famous for it's sandy beaches and it's clear warm waters.   In this episode, we'll give you advice on how you can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in Florida.   The water here is incredible, and we've got a TON of information to share with you and a lot of suggestions of how YOU can enjoy the water in Florida.    Our Links  :   www. FloridaTravelFa...

Send a text The freshwater springs in Florida create some of the best recreational opportunities in the state, including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and camping.    Never heard about Florida's springs ?   In this episode, we talk about the geology, history, and appeal of the springs.   We'll also talk about several springs including Rainbow Springs, Weeki Watchi, Manatee Springs,...

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Send a text Florida is home to 1,100 golf courses and is considered one of the top golf desinations in the world.   But there are also fun golf related and golf themed activities you can enjoy in Florida, even if you're not a golfer.    We'll talk about those activities in this episode, as well as provide tips and suggestions for you golfers to come to Florida and enjoy playing a round o...

Send a text Saint Petersburg is a fun place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, whether it's downtown or at the beach.   As Tampa Bay area locals, we'll go into detail in this episode on how to best enjoy St Pete ! Our Links  :   www. FloridaTravelFanatics.com Our YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter Monthly $$ contribution to help support our Podcast Join our Facebook Group Email  :  co...

Send a text Saint Augustine is the oldest city in America, founded in 1565.    The history and Spanish architecture make this one of our "must do" trips in Florida.   In this episode, we'll talk about our own recent trip to St Augustine and we'll give you tips and tricks on the best way to enjoy the sights, activities, food, and drink in this amazing city.    Our Links  :   www...

Send a text Florida is world famous for it's beaches and theme parks.   But there are dozens of things to do and see in Florida that are "Off the Beaten Path" that most people don't know about.   In this episode, we'll share with you the best of these lesser known activities and locations, from overnight island camping to a guide dog experience.   Our Links  :   www. Flori...

Send a text Florida is one of the top fishing destinations in the world !   In this episode, we'll talk about how enjoy inshore and offshore charter fishing, party boats, surf fishing, fresh water inland fishing, spear fishing, as well as catching scallops and spiny lobsters.  Join our private Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/727374752384320/ Make a monthly contribution t...

Send a text Florida is packed with places to enjoy bike riding year round !   In this episode, we'll talk about all the bike trails, beach rides, mountain biking and many other places to ride, as well as share with your our favorite rides that we've done. Our YouTube video on riding the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail :    https://youtu.be/DqRnsjTfQzI If you're enjoying our podcast...

Send a text There's a lot to see and do in Florida, and road tripping is one of them.  It's our favorite way to travel around the state, and in this episode we'll share tips and tricks on how to maximize your Florida road trip.  We'll also talk about enjoying professional baseball's Spring Training "Grapefruit League", as well as the professional golf Florida Swi...