Florida Travel Pod

What's up this week? 
This week, learn all the ins and out of the Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  Here you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida without the crowds.  Go back to a simpler time.


This weeks sponsor:
This week's episode is brought to you by Original Disnerd.  Disney classics the way only a true Disney nerd would remember.


Products and location mentions:

• Airbnb - Book your trip to Sanibel or Captiva through Airbnb 
• Bailey Matthews Shell Museum
• Florida's Living Beaches - A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber 
• If you are staying Island Inn, you can look into this as part of your stay.  If not, you can book your guided beach walk with a biologist here. 
• Bike Rentals 

This week's homeschool moments:

Because we're forever homeschooling, let's have a little class today! 

• What is a tributary?
• Christina just had to know...What is an Olive Shell?
• What are sand dollar restrictions?

Florida Featured Product of the Week:

• Caloosa Water Wear

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We are talking about camping this week.  We will talk about everything from springs to hiking, to tips and tricks about the camping life.  Have you camped?  Always wanted to?  Learn all about the things you will see, places to go, and hear suggestions on things you can do while camping.

This weeks sponsor:
This week’s episode is brought to you by RV Share. 

Products and location mentions:

• RV Share
• Florida State Park Springs
• bug spray wipes
• bug zapper
• propane insect repeller
• fire ring
• propane fire pit
• Florida State Parks
• Florida National Parks
• Camping in Florida
• Hiking in Florida
• Bird Watching
• All Trails app

Are you interested in learning more about the camping life?  I want to recommend reading See You at the Campground.  This book is chock full of information on all types of camping.  They have also followed this book up with a new release coming soon called  Where Should we Camp Next?  This is on my list too.  I cannot wait for its release!


Because Christina apparently needs an education on state parks vs national parks, keep your eyes peeled for a future lesson...I mean episode, so Christina can get her parks straight!

This weeks sponsor:
This week's episode is brought to you by Airbnb. Relax on your own Florida private beach or plan a multi-family vacation. Airbnb has you covered with a huge variety of housing options and endless locations.

Products and location mentions:

• bioluminescent tour 
• tides app
• The Ultimate Guide to Florida Sand
• Florida's Living Beaches Book
• Florida Laws protecting beaches
• Where to see Sea Turtle Nests in Florida
• Christina needs to learn about Sandpipers!

Also, in case our episode left you wondering, the depth of the gulf is roughly 5,200 feet!

Florida Featured Product of the Week

• 3 Daughters Key Lime Hard Apple Cider

This week we talk about the many things you can do in St. Augustine, Florida, the nation's oldest city.

Join us as we talk about the beaches, history, shopping, and more.

Products and location mentions:

-St. Augustine Beaches

-San Sebastian Winery

-Visit St. Augustine

-National Parks Pass

-Castillo de SanMarcos 

-The Old Jail

-Trolly Tours

GUIDE BOOKS

The Historical Traveler's Guide to Florida

Time Traveler's Guide to Florida

FOOD

-Auggie's Draft Room

-Food in St. Augustine

Florida Product of the Week:

-Barnie's Coffee

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Original Disnerd

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