Fantastic Florida with Jimmy Doherty - Destination Special
The Travel Diaries
Holly Rubenstein
4.6 • 758 Ratings
🗓️ 20 February 2024
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Today we are embarking on a sun-soaked journey to the Sunshine State - Fantastic Florida. From the magical world of theme parks in Orlando to the laid-back vibes of the Florida Keys, we’ll be chatting about some of the State’s best known spots as well as uncovering its hidden gems that may not yet be on your radar. For example, did you know that Florida is a foodie’s paradise? My first guest today knows a bit about that. Jimmy Doherty is a TV presenter and one of the UK’s best known farmers. His journey started over 20 years ago when he took on a leasehold of a 100-acre farm which was followed in a BBC series called Jimmy’s Farm. You’ll have seen him on loads of shows including Escape to the Wild, Food Unwrapped, as well as co-hosting Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast with his friend, Jamie Oliver. Jimmy recently returned from a three week shoot travelling all around Florida for his new ITV show, Jimmy’s Taste of Florida, and I can’t wait for you to hear his Floridian travel diaries.
Then, we’ll be joined by Florida resident and Florida travel expert and writer, Simon Veness, who’ll be sharing all his hidden gems, travel tips, and recommendations for your next trip to Florida.
Destination Recap:
Jimmy Doherty
- Universal Studios, Orlando
- Union Public House, Pensacola
- Dat Cajun Place, Panama City Beach
- Third Wave, New Smyrna Beach
- The CURRENT Hotel, Tampa
- Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, Anna Maria Island, Gulf Coast
- The Florida Aquarium, Tampa
- Little Havana, Miami
- The Ball and Chain Restaurant, Little Havana, Miami
- Columbia Restaurant, Tampa
- Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
- Sand Bar, Anna Maria Island
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton
- Peebles BBQ, Polk County, Central Florida
- Westgate River Ranch, Lake Wales, Central Florida
- Everglades National Park, Miami
Simon Veness
- Capa, Four Seasons, Orlando
- Gulf Coast
- Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
- Casa Morada, Isla Morada
- Key Largo
- Flagler Beach
- St Augustine
- Evermore Orlando Resort, Orlando
- Resort Collection, Islamorada
- St Regis, Longboat Key
- Epic Universe, Universal Orlando
- Indian River Lagoon, Atlantic Coast
- Manatee swimming, Crystal River, Gulf Coast
- Deep Sea Fishing, Florida Keys
- Florida Panhandle
- Amelia Island, Nassau County
- Gulfport, St Petersburg
Don’t miss Jimmy’s Taste of Florida on ITV. For more Florida travel inpso, head to Instagram @hollyrubenstein and visitflorida.com
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| 0:00.0 | Hello and welcome to the Travel Diaries podcast. |
| 0:09.9 | I'm your host journalist Holly Rubinstein and today we are embarking on a sun-soaked journey, |
| 0:17.0 | a journey to the sunshine state where miles of pristine sandy beaches are caressed by |
| 0:23.8 | the warm embrace of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Picture palm trees swaying |
| 0:29.8 | in rhythm with the ocean breeze, whispering tales of a land where summer never says goodbye. Welcome to our fantastic Florida destination special. |
| 0:41.2 | Longtime listeners of the podcast will know that Florida is a state that has a really special place |
| 0:47.1 | in my heart. My dad's side of the family live in South Florida and throughout my childhood |
| 0:52.5 | we'd spend every school holiday visiting my |
| 0:55.2 | grandma in Miami and those trips left an imprint on my soul I've spoken at length about my love |
| 1:02.3 | of Miami on the podcast before do tune in to my 100th episode where I share my own travel |
| 1:07.9 | diaries if you'd like to hear a bit more about my passion for Miami |
| 1:11.8 | and why I think South Florida is so special. But what I'm really excited about with today's |
| 1:17.6 | episode is showcasing what the whole of the state of Florida has to offer beyond the really |
| 1:23.3 | well-known spots like Miami and Orlando. I have learnt so much. Florida's diverse outdoors |
| 1:30.5 | are a true showstopper lowering travellers from every corner of the world. Incredible beaches, |
| 1:37.1 | lush forests, a wildlife scene that is straight out of a fairy tale. I mean, where else can you |
| 1:42.7 | spot dolphins while you're dining or swim with |
| 1:46.3 | gentle manatees, hike over 15,000 miles of trails and zip through swamps on an airboat tour? |
| 1:53.4 | It's a playground for nature lovers and we are about to spill all the secrets. And of course, |
| 1:59.3 | Florida isn't just palm trees and sandy shores, |
| 2:02.4 | although if you're a beach bum like me, there are 825 miles of sugar white beaches to explore. |
| 2:10.4 | It's also a treasure trove of state parks. You know, we're talking 174 of them. There are so |
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