Florida Travel Pod

Episode 35 - Haunted Locations in Central Florida
What's up this week?
We're continuing our haunted series this week with Central Florida.

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 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?  Check out Glamping Hub! Get started searching for your next family vacation or romantic couples getaway at Glamping Hub.

Product locations and mentions

1. I4 Dead Zone
2. Church Str eet Bumby Building
3. Angelbilt Hotel
4. Orange Hill Cemetery
5. Ybor City Cuban Club
6. The History of the Florida Brewery Company Building
7. Historic Tampa Theater 
8. Don Cesar
9. Ghost Kitchen Meals 

If you love Central Florida, be sure to check out Exploring Our Hometown Clermont and 

Active Adventures in Orlando.

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Episode 34 - Haunted Locations in North Florida
What's up this week?
Here at the Florida Travel Pod, we LOVE October!  And not just for the pumpkin spice!  WE have a series of haunted episodes coming up for you!  Join us this week as we explore haunted locations in North Florida.

Who loves us?
Today’s episode is sponsored by Florida native and award-winning author Rebekah Lyn. With two series set in her home state, you can indulge in historical fiction based on the early space program or heartwarming stories in bustling Orlando. The characters are like friends you haven’t met yet, but once you do, you won’t want to let them go. You can find Rebekah’s books online at all major retailers and connect with her through her website RebekahLynBooks.com.

Product locations and mentions

1. Pensacola Lighthouse
2. Fort Barrancas
3. Fort Clinch 
4. St. Augustine
5. 165-foot-tall St. Augustine Lighthouse
6. The Huguenot Cemetery
7. St. Francis Inn  
8. Castillo de San Marcos
9. Flagler College

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What's up this week?

This week is the beginning of a brand new season and we're kicking it off with a most unexpected location, Deland!

Who loves us?
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 locations and mentions

1. West Volusia
2. Blue Spring
3. De Leon Springs
4. Skydive DeLand
5. Cassadaga
6. Barberville Pioneer Settlement
7. Stetson University and Stetson Mansion
8. Lyonia Environmental Center and Scrub-Jay Habitat
9. Wings of the West
10. Historic Murals
11. Downtown DeLand’s Miniature Art Adventure
12. Chess Park
13. Persimmon Hollow
14. Hyderhead Brewery
15. The Abbey Bar and Odd Elixir Meadworks
16. Trilogy Coffee
17. Boston Coffee House
18.  The Artisan Lounge
19. Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe

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What's up this week?

College isn't just for college kids. Join us as we talk about why you should visit Florida Colleges.

Who loves us?

Today’s episode is sponsored by Florida native and award-winning author Rebekah Lyn. With two series set in her home state, you can indulge in historical fiction based on the early space program or heartwarming stories in bustling Orlando. The characters are like friends you haven’t met yet, but once you do, you won’t want to let them go. You can find Rebekah’s books online at all major retailers and connect with her through her website RebekahLynBooks.com.

Product locations and mentions

1. Rollins in Winter Park
2. Annie Russell Theater
3.  Cornell Fine Arts Museum
4. Flagler College in St. Augustine 
5. Florida Southern in Lakeland
6. Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center
7. University of Florida
8. Butterfly Rainforest
9. University of Tampa
10. Home to the Henry B Plant Museum
11. University of West Florida
12. Florida State University
13. Bethune Cookman University Daytona
14. UCF
15. Ringling College of Art and design
    1. See our episode on Sarasota and Circus History to learn more about this!
    
    

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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod. You can find all of the things we talked about in 2 locations. Find all of the things we mention in show notes in your podcast player, or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for the full details. Reach out to us on email by sending an email to [email protected]

You can support the Florida Travel Pod by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast player. This helps others discover our content. Additionally, you can support us on Patreon by visiting Patreon.com/Floridatravelpod. Our supporters will get shoutouts, postcards, stickers, and more depending on your level of support. Plus we’ll have some surprises along the way. Your support allows us to give you the best content from the Sunshine State.

Do you have a small business and want to sponsor us?  You can get an ad spot at the top of the episode.  We can create the ad copy for you or work with you to help create the best ad for your business.  Reach out to us at [email protected].

What's up this week?

Where in the world is Jupiter, Florida? Join us this week as we discover this hidden gem of a town that is out of this world.

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. Glamping Hub offers over 24,000 unique outdoor accommodations worldwide and hundreds are available here in Florida. Imagine staying in a luxury safari tent in one of the state parks, complete with air conditioning. Or maybe take a houseboat out on the river.  Prefer a seaside tiny house? They have those in abundance. Get started searching for your next family vacation or romantic couples getaway at GlampingHub.com

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Product locations and mentions

1. Where is Jupiter 
2. Where we stayed 
3. The Loxahatchee River - Turtle River
4. Florida’s First Designated Wild and Scenic River 
5. Jupiter Outdoor Center 
6. Jupiter Lighthouse
7. Adventures of Charlie Pierce 
8. Love Street
9. Scenic Pontoon Boat Tours 
10. Other Dining
    1. Guanabanas
    2. Dune Dogs
    3. Taylor’s Farmhouse
    
    
11. Palm Beach Shakespeare in the park - Carlin Park in Jupiter 

https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/jupiter.html


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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod. You can find all of the things we talked about in 2 locations. Find all of the things we mention in show notes in your podcast player, or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for the full details. Reach out to us on email by sending an email to [email protected]

You can support the Florida Travel Pod by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast player. This helps others discover our content. Additionally, you can support us on Patreon by visiting Patreon.com/Floridatravelpod. Our supporters will get shoutouts, postcards, stickers, and more depending on your level of support. Plus we’ll have some surprises along the way. Your support allows us to give you the best content from the Sunshine State.

Do you have a small business and want to sponsor us?  You can get an ad spot at the top of the episode.  We can create the ad copy for you or work with you to help create the best ad for your business.  Reach out to us at [email protected].

What's up this week?

Unique, Fun, Special, and Different Places to Stay in Florida

 Who loves us?
In the time of the digital age, Amazing co is bringing people together with incredible experiences from mystery date picnics, family mystery picnics, mystery food walks, and so much more.  

Product and Location Mentions

1. Shipping Containers
2. Floating Houses
3. Yoga Retreat
4. Westgate River Ranch 
5. Barns
6. Historic Cabin 
7. Modern Castle
8. Boats
9. Lighthouse 
10. Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms 
11. Harvest Hosts 
12. Hipcamp 

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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod. You can find all of the things we talked about in 2 locations. Find all of the things we mention in show notes in your podcast player, or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for the full details. Reach out to us on email by sending an email to [email protected]

You can support the Florida Travel Pod by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast player. This helps others discover our content. Additionally, you can support us on Patreon by visiting Patreon.com/Floridatravelpod. Our supporters will get shoutouts, postcards, stickers, and more depending on your level of support. Plus we’ll have some surprises along the way. Your support allows us to give you the best content from the Sunshine State.

Do you have a small business and want to sponsor us?  You can get an ad spot at the top of the episode.  We can create the ad copy for you or work with you to help create the best ad for your business.  Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join us as we travel back in time along the Northern Part of Florida and I-10.

Product locations and mentions

1. Fernandina Beach 
2. Jacksonville Beach:
3. Olustee Historic State Park - A reenactment is held every February. 
4. White Springs
5. Suwannee River Wilderness Trail 
6. Ichetucknee (also see camping episode)
7. Jefferson County, Monticello 
8. Tupelo’s Bakery and Cafe
9. Jefferson County’s Heritage Roads 
10. Monticello Opera House
11. Tallahassee 
12. San Luis Archeological and History Site 
13. Wakulla Springs and Wakulla Lodge
14. Florida Caverns State Park 
15. Union Monument - Lynn Haven
16. Gulf Islands National Seashore Park
17. Pensacola
18. Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas
19. National Naval Aviation Museum
20. Bradley’s Country Store

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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod. You can find all of the things we talked about in 2 locations. Find all of the things we mention in show notes in your podcast player, or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for the full details. Reach out to us on email by sending an email to [email protected]

Do you have a small business and want to sponsor us?  You can get an ad spot at the top of the episode.  We can create the ad copy for you or work with you to help create the best ad for your business.  Reach out to us at [email protected].

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What's up this week?

Go beyond the theme parks in Orlando with these active adventures designed to get you moving and have fun. Orlando has a lot to offer.

Product and Location Mentions
Rock Springs Run/Kelly Park - Here you will tubing, rock springs has a natural lazy river among other things.

• Wild Florida - Ever been on an airboat?
• Revolution Off Road - Adventure with a motor!
• Wekiva Island - One of our favorites with kayaking and canoeing.
• Off Road Hummer 
• Orlando Tree Trek - This is a fantastic ropes course with biking on the West Orange Trail.
• Fishing Charters in Kissimmee at Lake Toho 
• Orlando Watersports Complex 
  1. Aquapark
  2. Cable Wakeboarding
  
  
• Sky Diving - indoor and outdoor
• iFly on i drive 
• Central Florida Zoo This is not your average zoo.
• If you need something a little more tame, yet beautiful nature setting, visit one of these gardens in Winter Park. The Mead Botanical Garden is free to the public. They have scheduled hikes and other free activities to learn about the native birds and plants of the area. Leu Gardens is a self-guided tour of 50-acre botanicals. They have a variety of events and educational opportunities as well.
• Savage Swim

1. Annual Pass
2. Visit Florida
3. Silver Springs 
4. Lake Louisa
5. Weeki Wachee
6. Wekiwa State Park
7. Homosassa State Park 
8. Big Shoals State Park
9. Kissimmee Prairie State Park located in Okeechobee
10. International Dark-Sky Association
11. Anastasia State Park 
12. Ancient Dunes Nature Trail 
13. Paynes Prairie State Park
14. Olustee State Park 
15. Rainbow River 
16. Bahia Honda State Park
17. Wakulla Springs

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Florida Travel Pod can be found on Facebook and Instagram @floridatravelpod. You can find all of the things we talked about in 2 locations. Find all of the things we mention in show notes in your podcast player, or visit Floridatravelpod.com/blog for the full details. Reach out to us on email by sending an email to [email protected].

Do you have a small business and want to sponsor us?  You can get an ad spot at the top of the episode.  We can create the ad copy for you or work with you to help create the best ad for your business.  Reach out to us at [email protected].

What's up this week?
Explore Clearwater with us!

Product and Location Mentions

1. Indian Rocks Beach 
2. Dunedin
3. Gulfport
4. Pier 60 
5. Clearwater Marine Aquarium
6. Clearwater Baithouse
7. Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
8. Columbia Restaurant
9. Grouper Sandwich
10. Starlite Cruises
11. Big Storm Brewery
12.  Clearwater Historic Society
13. The Cigar City Concours d’Elegance Car Show 

Homeschool moment of the week...Teaching with Tonya...

The sparkling quartz crystal that covers the beach came from the Appalachian Mountains washed into the rivers that lead to the Gulf of Mexico and were swept onto the shores of Clearwater Beach giving it the beautiful, white sandy beach that exists there.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Educational Resources

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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].

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