Florida Travel Pod

Did you know that until the mid-1900s, Sanford, nicknamed “Celery City,” was the Celery Capital of the world!

Join us this week for our top things to do in Sanford, Florida.

Find the full show notes here:

https://floridatravelpod.com/things-to-do-in-sanford-fl/

Let's talk about all of our favorite Florida businesses and products.

https://floridatravelpod.com/best-of-florida-gift-guide/

This week we are checking out the coolest places to go camping in Florida.

https://floridatravelpod.com/camping-in-florida/

We have picked out some of our favorite holiday adventures in Florida.  There are tons of great things to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

Visit https://floridatravelpod.com/how-to-do-the-holidays-in-florida/ for links and more details.

The holidays in Florida are a lot of fun. They're even more special at the theme parks. Listen in on all our experiences visiting the Florida Theme Parks for the holidays.

Product and Location Mentions

1. Disney World
2. Universal Studios 
3. Sea World
4. Busch Gardens
5. Legoland
6. Snowcat Ridge
7. Seaside Gallery
   
   

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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod and this is also the best place to comment with your favorite tips.  Have you got any great summer camp tips or places to suggest?  Comment ideas about any of the things we talked about. Make sure to check the show notes in your favorite podcast player or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for links and more details about everything you heard in today’s episode. Reach out to us on email at [email protected].

You can support the Florida Travel Pod by following us and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast player. This helps others discover our content. 

If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon. Choose to donate monthly or even a one-time donation. Go to Patreon.com/Florida travel pod. When you donate, our supporters will get shoutouts, postcards, stickers, and more depending on your level of support. Your support allows us to give you the best content from the Sunshine State. 

Stay tuned next week as we talk about what to do in Florida Stae Parks.

This week, we are going to take you on the best hiking and biking adventures in Florida.

Product and Location Mentions

1. Florida Trail Association 
2. Grab and Go Hikes
3. Office of Greenways and Trails 
4. Florida Coast to Coast Trail 
5. St. Johns River to Sea Loop 
6. Capital City To Sea Trail 
7. Bureau of Land Management 
8. Hiking Safety 
9. Other links to check out for ideas of hikes
   1. https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/outdoors-nature-10-must-do-hikes-florida/
   2. https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/top-beach-hikes-in-florida/
   3. https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/outdoors-nature-exploring-lake-okeechobee/
   4. https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/march/16/florida-s-spring-to-spring-trail/
      
      
      
   
   

Homeschool moment of the week...

Things to consider when hiking:

1. Heat and Sunburn - and hydration
2. Cold - hiking in Florida can be cold during the winter months. Consider hand warmers, layers.
3. Wear reflective clothing and orange during hunting season
4. Bugs
5. Alligators
6. Hydration
7. Don’t hike alone
8. Poison Ivy, oak, sumac, poisonwood, stinging nettle. Stay on the trail
9. Thunderstorms - flash and bang are less than 30 seconds, immediately take cover, not under a tree, go for a ditch.

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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod and this is also the best place to comment with your favorite tips.  Have you got any great summer camp tips or places to suggest?  Comment ideas about any of the things we talked about. Make sure to check the show notes in your favorite podcast player or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for links and more details about everything you heard in today’s episode. Reach out to us on email at [email protected].

You can support the Florida Travel Pod by following us and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast player. This helps others discover our content. 

If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon. Choose to donate monthly or even a one-time donation. Go to Patreon.com/Florida travel pod. When you donate, our supporters will get shoutouts, postcards, stickers, and more depending on your level of support. Your support allows us to give you the best content from the Sunshine State. 

Stay tuned next week as we talk about the holidays...theme park edition.

Visit one of the world's most famous beaches this week as we explore all the best Daytona Beach has to offer.

Product and Location Mentions

Daytona Beach

Events:

1. Biketoberfest - October 14-17
2. Bike Week - March 4-13
3. Speedweek and Daytona 500 Feb 15-20
4. Jeep Beach April 25-May 1

Things to do

1. The Beach
2. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum - Florida’s tallest lighthouse 
3. Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier 
4. Daytona International Speedway

Camping

1. Breakers Oceanfront Park 
2. Daytonas Endless Summer
3. Crazyhorse 
4. Daytona Beach RV Resort 

Adventure

1. Nascar Racing Experience
2. Indoor Karting 
3. Biking and Hiking Trails

Show us the love...

Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod and this is also the best place to comment with your favorite tips.  Have you got any great summer camp tips or places to suggest?  Comment ideas about any of the things we talked about. Make sure to check the show notes in your favorite podcast player or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for links and more details about everything you heard in today’s episode. Reach out to us on email at [email protected].

You can support the Florida Travel Pod by following us and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast player. This helps others discover our content. 

If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon. Choose to donate monthly or even a one-time donation. Go to Patreon.com/Florida travel pod. When you donate, our supporters will get shoutouts, postcards, stickers, and more depending on your level of support. Your support allows us to give you the best content from the Sunshine State. 

What's up this week?
This week, we welcome Nick, Laurie, and Max with Sanibel Captiva Guide, experts on the Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Who loves us?
 Bookshop is an online bookstore that allows you to shop both your local bookstore or bookshops across the country. We use Bookshop to compile our favorite road trip resources, fun beach reads, or classic favorites. It’s easy to use and each purchase supports the bookstore you choose. Or if you don’t choose a bookstore, proceeds are divided among hundreds of bookstores across the county. Visit Floridatravelpod.com/bookshop to see our must-read lists and start shopping local today.

Product locations and mentions

1.  Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce
2.  San Cap Guide TikTok
3. San Cap Guide Instagram
4. Sanibel Captiva Guide Facebook
5. Sanibel Captiva Guide Website
6. Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast
7. The Lazy Flamingo
8. Traders
9. Doc Fords
10. Bailey's General Store
11. Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
12. She Sells Sanibel

You might also like...

Sanibel and Captiva Island

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Episode 37 - Fall and Winter Festival

What's up this week?
It's finally fall!!!!  Or something like it.  Here in Florida, it's still 90 degrees, but we can pretend.

Who loves us?
Do you love the idea of getting away and into the great outdoors but don’t relish the idea of sleeping in a tent on the ground? Have you heard of the term Glamping? It’s a combination of glamour and camping and that’s what our featured sponsor this week is all about. Get started searching for your next family vacation or romantic couples getaway at Glamping Hub!

Product locations and mentions

1.  Oktoberfests
2. Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest in Sanford 
3. Taste of Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches
4.  Oktoberfest Miami 
5. Central Florida Oktoberfest 
6. Cedar Key Seafood Festival
7. Key West Fantasy
8. Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show
9. Florida Seafood Fest Apalachicola 
10. Lady of the Lakes Ren Faire
11. Asian Lantern Festival
12. Art Basel Miami Beach
13. Crystal River Manatee Festival 
14. Gasparilla
15. Mount Dora Arts Fest 
16. Florida State Fair 

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-Leave a comment or review on your favorite podcast player.
-Support us on Patreon.  If you support us, it allows us to dedicate more time to research the best content from the Sunshine State. 
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Episode 36 - Haunted Locations in South Florida

What's up this week?
We're continuing our haunted series this week with South Florida.

Who loves us?
Ever wanted to get out and explore a new town, or even a town you’ve visited time and again? AmazingCo lets you do just that with incredible experiences from mystery date picnics, family mystery picnics, mystery food walks, and so much more.  

Product locations and mentions

1.   Historic Stranahan House Museum
2. Miami Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables) 
3. Key West Cemetery
4. Coral Castle 
5. House of Refuge 
6. Koreshan State Park
7. Villa Paula
8. Deering Estate at Cutler
9. Jonathan Dickinson State Park (Martin County)
10. Blue Anchor Pub

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-Leave a comment or review on your favorite podcast player.
-Support us on Patreon.  If you support us, it allows us to dedicate more time to research the best content from the Sunshine State. 
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