Florida Travel Pod

What's up this week?
This week, we're visiting Kennedy Space Center.  And don't miss storytime with Tonya.  We have some great information about visiting one of the most unique places in our country.

Who loves us?
Viator

Product and Location Mentions

Kennedy Space Center

Hidden Figures


Featured Product of the Week
Florida Key Lime Pie Company

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What's up this week?

This week we will talk about the National Parks and monuments in Florida. 

 Who loves us?
RV Share

Product and Location Mentions

• Parks AND National Preserves, Monuments, seashores, and memorials.
• Everglades
• Wild Lime Adventures: EVERGLADES ADVENTURE TOURS
• Ivy House Adventure Hotel
• Miami, Key Biscayne & Homestead, FL
• Maritime Heritage Trail
• Dry Tortugas
• Dive to Windjammer Wreck
• Fort Jefferson
• National Parks Jr. Ranger Program
• National Parks Passport Program 
• Big Cyprus National Preserve
• Captain Jack's - Airboat Tours 
• Canaveral
• Castillo de San Marcos
  - walking tour app
• Fort Matanzas National Monument 
• De Soto National Memorial - National Park Foundation
• History of Fort Caroline National Memorial 
• Gulf Islands National Seashore 
• Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve 

Homeschool Moment of the Week
What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?  Find out here...

Florida Featured Product of the Week
JW Refroe Pecan Co

Show us the love...
Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod

What's up this week?

This week we’re super excited to talk about Breweries around Florida. If you know anything about us, even virtually, you know we end up talking about drinking in just about every episode. This week we’re pleased to bring in a special guest who has visited dozens of breweries across the state of Florida. Welcome Julie Gazdecki from How We Find Happy.

 Who loves us?

Knockaround Glasses

Location and Product Mentions

Central Florida

1. https://howwefindhappy.com/how-to-find-the-best-central-florida-breweries/breweries/
2. Rockpit
3. Persimmon Hollow
4. Motorworks
5. Wops Hops
6. Wolf Branch
7. Playalinda Brewing
8. Sanford Brewing
9. Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company

Fort Lauderdale/Vero

1. https://howwefindhappy.com/breweries-to-visit-around-fort-lauderdale/breweries/
2. Invasive Species
3. Laser Wolf
4. Funky Buddha
5. Khoffner Brewing

Have you ever been to these breweries?  Do you love a brewery in these areas that we didn't mention?  Comment your favorites here.  And what is your favorite brew?

Featured Product of the Week

Florida Beer sampler from Orlando Gift Baskets

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How We Find Happy - Instagram

How We Find Happy - Website

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What's up this week?
Good thing Tonya's ready for this one!  Follow us to the Oldest City...St. Augustine, FL.


Product and Location Mentions

https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/places-to-stay/
https://www.staugustineinns.com/
Visit St. Augustine
Casa de Solana
Southern Wind
St. George Inn
Casa de Suenos
St. Francis Inn
Cedar House Inn
          -Cedar House Inn Cookbook
Casa Monica - Marriott
The Conch House Marina Resort
St. Augustine Ocean & Racquet Resort


Comment with any places you have stayed in St. Augustine!

Featured Product of the Week

Old St. Augustine Gourmet spices

What's up this week?
The one where Christina mysteriously disappears!

Welcome back Harmony Skillman as we dive deeper into South Florida in Naples.

 Who loves us?
Knockaround sunglasses

Product and Location Mentions

• Tesalate
• Visit Naples
• HobNob Kitchen
• Jane's on 3rd
• Naples Pier  
• Tin City
• 5th Avenue Shopping
• Gulf Shores Playhouse
• Naples Botanical Garden
• Inn on 5th
• Top 10 Naples Boat Tours
• Pure Florida    
• Manatee Tour 
• Marco Island
• Hemingway Water Shuttle
• Keewaydin Island
• Rose Marina
  
  Florida Featured Product of the Week
   Naples Soap Company  
  
  Find Harmony on www.mommatogo.com and social media @mommatogo.

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What's up this week?
This week is jam-packed with incredible places in Southwest Florida.  And surprise!  We have a special guest for you!  Meet Harmony Skillman.  Harmony is a licensed travel agent and has some amazing tips and insight to offer so be sure to take notes.

Who loves us?
Original Disnerd

Product and Location Mentions

• Southwest Florida
• Siesta Key 
• Anna Maria Island
• Places to stay on Anna Maria Island 
• Vanderbilt Beach
• Naples
• Collier County Beaches
• Where to stay at Vanderbilt Beach 
• Barefoot Beach - Friends of Barefoot Beach Butterfly Garden 
• Ritz Carlton
• Spring Training 
• Ten Thousand  Islands - Rising Tide Explorers Kayak Tours
• Coconut Point
• Naples Downtown
• Sun Harvest Citrus
• SunSplash
• Sun N Fun Lagoon
• Naples Pier
• Everglades City 
• Big Cyprus
• IMAG History and Science Center 
• C'Mon 
• Naples Zoo

Featured Product of the Week

Old Florida Tortilla Chips
Follow Harmony
@mommatogo on social media
Momma To Go

What's up this week?
We are on to Clermont part 2!!  This week we bring you some of the more adventurous and natural parts of our incredible hometown.

***TIP***Don't forget to fact-check what we say!  We are only human after all and things close and change.


Who loves us??
YOU DO!!!  This week’s episode is sponsored by YOU! If you want to sponsor the Florida Travel Pod, reach out to us via email at [email protected] to learn how your business can be featured in this spot. We’ll write the ad copy for you or work with you to customize your ad copy for our audience. Email us at [email protected] to get started.

Product and Location Mentions

Tiki bar
Butler Boat Rental - Lake Minneola
Lake Louisa Equipment Rentals
Lake Louisa - Glamping, horseback (and no, I still don't think its called horse rentals), outdoor activities
Guided Bike Tour through Clermont
Lakeridge Winery (Their next grape stomping event is in August but be sure to check out their monthly event calendar!  There is a ton to see and do there.)
Revolution Off-Road
Virtual Escape Room
MindMasters Escape Room
Showcase of Citrus
Showcase of Citrus Monster Truck Tour

Homeschool Moments of the Week...

Do you rent horses and do you brew wine?  Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Product of the week

Suncreek Brewery!!  Our hometown brewery...

What's up this week?
This week we share with you our favorite town...our hometown of Clermont, FL.  But there is so much to cover, so this is part 1!

This weeks sponsor:

Knockaround Sunglasses

Products and location mentions:

• Florida Citrus Tower
• Citrus Coffee Company
• Tower Arcade
• President Hall of Fame
• Suncreek Brewery
• Clermont Brewing Company
• Montrose Street Market
• Downtown Exchange
• Bacchus Vino
• Downtown Clermont

This week's homeschool moments:

• Clermont Historic Village

Giveaway Directions:

• Leave a review on your favorite podcast player
• For a bonus entry, comment on the post for this episode on social media

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Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/floridatravelpod/creators)

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/floridatravelpod/creators)

What's up this week?

This week, join us as we explore St. Petersburg.  The arts, culture, adventure, and of course...the alcohol!

Who loves us??
 
Hopefully everyone, but this week, we feel the love from Viator.  Viator is your all in one site for attractions and things to do, especially in the Sunshine State. Find discount tickets, exclusive behind the scenes tours, skip the line access, and so much more. Plus, you can reserve now and pay later with Viator’s free cancellation and flexible payment options. Start booking your Florida activities now. 

.Product and Location Mentions

• Don Cesar
• Vinoy
• Historic Hotels of America
• Nitally's
• St. Pete Breweries
• Treasure Island Kite Festival
• Sanding Ovations
• Visit St. Petersburg Clearwater
• We spoke about the brew busses in the area on this episode with Brew Bus USA.  An alternative idea to this is Pedal Pub.  This is a whole other kind of experience but similar results!  If you're looking to add a little adventure to your brewery experience, check out Pedal Pub.
• Gulp Coast Craft Beer Tail
• St. Pete Pier
•  Fishing Deck 
• Here is the information from Visit SPC on fishing.

Educational moments of the day:  

• St. Pete Mural Tour
• Dali Museum
• The Chihuly Museum (They do STEM tours!)
• Great Explorations Children's Museum
• Florida Holocaust Museum (Educational Trunks)

Featured Product of the Week
VooDoo Chef:  Dirt Meat Rub

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What's up this week?
How many people have been to Orlando to visit theme parks?  This week, we are exploring the gigantic world of Orlando...OUTSIDE the theme parks.  Yes!  That is a thing.  We will explore Icon Park, local theaters, outdoor areas, Winter Park and so much more!

Who loves us:
This week’s episode is sponsored by Original Disnerd. Original Disnerd brings the Disney classics back for you to wear. Find retro and classic tees featuring Disney Parks nostalgia such as the River Country, The Great Movie Ride, and the original Mickey Bars. They also have fun takes on classic rides such as the Peter Pan’s Flight, and Pirates of the Caribbean. You won’t find these fun and original tees anywhere else. And if you’re a Florida local, you’ll appreciate the history behind Original Disnerd's designs. Visit OriginalDisnerd.com to start shopping for your next Florida vacation.

Products and location mentions:

DISCLAIMER:  Check out our first BIG blunder.  And I can assure you, it will not be our last. Here is a prime reason we want you to check the show notes.  We discussed the Skeletons Museum as a key point of interest in this episode only to learn that this place has now been replaced with Museum of Illusions.  Lesson learned!  But you should definitely check this place out.  We have been and it is absolutely I-Drive worthy and certainly a deserving business for replacing Skeletons.

• Where to stay on I-Drive
• I-ride Trolley
• Orlando Eye
• Icon Park
• Wonderworks
• Sea Life Aquarium
• BoiBrazil Churrascaria
• Pirate's Dinner Adventure
• Titanic 
• Ripley's
• Orlando Shakes
• Orlando Repertoire Theater
• Winter Park Playhouse
• Garden Theater - Winter Garden
• Orlando Science Center
• Outdoors - Wekiva State Park, Wekiva Island, Kelly Park,
• Wild Florida
• Orlando Tree Trek

Florida Product of the week
FloridaTravelPod.com/Tervis