Thanks to our year round sunshine and locales Florida has made the perfect backdrop to some of your favorite movies! So today we’re going to be popping some corn and reminiscing around some of the best movies that have ever filmed in the sunshine state!    Who was originally supposed to play Ace Ventura? How many strip clubs are in Tampa Bay? What's the superior movie candy? Is Caddyshack even good? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to our Patreon. If you have any Florida travel questions for us email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

Every year hundreds of people seek medical care for heat related illnesses. While those numbers are usually made up by seniors who live alone, there’s plenty that can happen without you actually checking yourself into a hospital. Dehydration symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and being tired. Does any of that sound like a way you want to spend a vacation? Heck no! So today we’re going to teach you some ways to stay hydrated during these oh so hot Florida summers! To help us out we’re going to invite on our new friend Brady Holmer from the University of Florida College of Health to teach us about the history of Gatorade!    What was the original flavor of Gatorade? Is guacamole better for hydration than a banana? How do you pronounce Kinesiology? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to our Patreon. If you have any Florida travel questions for us email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

A quick google search will show you that Trader Sam’s is a Festive tiki bar at the Polynesian Resort featuring tropical decor, themed drinks & simple bar fare. But it is so so SO much more. While we certainly teased some of what trader Sam’s has to offer back on episode 36 today we’re taking a deep dive into the south Sea’s and Sharing 5 things you didn’t know about Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto.    Where have you seen Uh-Oa before? How can you get a free bar tab at the Grog Grotto? Was Trader Sam a real person? Is it true what they say about Tonga Toast? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to our Patreon. If you have any Florida travel questions for us email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

Everyone loves a summer vacation and we're ready for ours! This week we're playing our most exciting episode of Game Time yet to culminate the season. Be sure to stay tuned for next season as we prepare some new interviews and more Florida fun!    Is it a publix sub if there's not chicken tenders on it? What Orlando attraction would make a great AirBnb? Why does Garrett want to be a panther? Can you hand stuff an olive? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

There was a news story a couple weeks ago. Florida man steals alligator from golf course, tries ‘teaching it a lesson’ by throwing it on roof of bar. Did you hear about this? The Gator is safe and the guy was in custody last I checked. At the end of the day. Alligators are one of the amazing creatures that call Florida home. Like any predator the more you know about them the more you can safely coincide with and even admire them. So, on today's show we'll be inviting on our friend Alligator rob to teach us all about our official state reptile! Then later in the show we'll go over all the places you can safely observe the magnificent Florida gator! Is it true you need to run in a zigzag pattern to evade an alligator? How cna you tell the difference between alligators and crocodiles? Who is "Chance the Snapper"? Can gator blood cure cancer? Why is Megan sort of dark and very alarming"? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

Enjoy this replay of on of our favorite episodes to celebrate shark week!   Out of the cold depths of the harsh sea that is television programming a behemoth emerges every year! That's right ladies and gentlemen, we're talking about shark week. This week the DIP crew dives into some shark week fun facts and we share some tips and tricks for how to stay safe in the water. If you want to go shark diving during your next Florida trip go ahead and visit https://floridasharkdiving.com How does Garrett know so much about sharks? What's the fastest shark in the ocean? How do you pronounce curacao? Do Great Whites actually come to the sunshine state? Why don't you want to bring a water bottle into the ocean with you? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

During the summer, minimal temperatures range from near 95 °F (35 °C) in northern Florida to near 90 °F (32 °C) in the Keys. High temperatures during the summer average in the higher 90s Fahrenheit statewide. Heat index can easily reach 103-110 degrees.   SO here’s the thing. We live here and it’s hot as hell. Imagine how our visiting friends feel?   So today we’re going to share our top ten ways, and probably some honorable mentions, to beat the heat on your Florida vacation.   What is a bomb pop? Where can you go ice skating in Miami Beach? How fast should the murder mystery dinner train go? Why doesn't Garret understand the assignment? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.     Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

So as you guys know we try to share everything we learn and love all over social media. And vice versa we love to use social media to find new soots and hear what people are saying.   I can’t remember a trip that we’ve taken where we haven’t used at least one social app to help bolster our itinerary.   So in todays show we’re going to be reviewing different social platforms and how you can utilize them in your own research and then later in the show we’re going to build some trips of our own using nothing else but new spaces that we’ve in our favorite apps!   Where's the fountain of youth? Should you go on a ghost tour? What's in Mount Dora? Isn't TikTok just for dancing? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.   Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom, located right here in Florida, is the most visited them park in the world! Over 20.4 million people visit each year. All those people need somewhere to stay and Walt Disney resort certainly has you covered. While I like to save money and stay off property there is certainly a lot to be said for staying within the mouse city limits. Especially if this is a once, or twice, in a lifetime trip for you!   With 25 resorts and over 30,000 rooms amongst more them deciding where to stay can be a real stress. If you stayed in every single room each day, it would take you sixty-eight years to stay in all of the rooms on property!   So don’t worry folks, we’re here to help!!! On this week's episode we’ll go over some of our favorite resorts, tell you the pros and cons of each, and help you decide which Walt Disney world resort property is right for you.   Where can you find horses on property? What is the longest running dinner theater show in the US? What's so great about Disney magic? Is Lauren too bougie to stay at a value resort? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.       Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

So this episode actually came about by special request! We talk about Key west a lot. Probably an obscene amount but the other day someone asked me if I would send them an episode just on Key West so they could plan a trip. I was like OMG I DONT HAVE ONE! So here we are. We’re taking you through all of our must dos for your next trip to the keys! We’ll be talking about where to eat and what you need to do for the perfect Key West experience.   What kind of sea life will you see while snorkeling? How many toes are on a Hemingway cat? Where has the best breakfast on the island? Why does Garrett hate roosters? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.     Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

There is a long history of star wars and Disney beginning in Disneyland circa 1987. In 1989 Florida got its first taste of the force and it has been a love affair ever since. In this weeks episode we’re going to share what we love, where we’ve been, and most importantly where we’re going.   What's a ronto wrap? Who doesn't love a plucky space mechanic? How the hell do you get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance? Will a night in the gallactic star cruiser be comfortable? Do Jedi's cry? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.     Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (often nicknamed Triple D and stylized as Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives) is an American food reality television series that premiered on April 23, 2007, on the Food Network. It is hosted by Guy Fieri. The show originally began as a one-off special that aired on November 6, 2006. There's a term for the boost in business a restaurant gets after being featured on the show: It's called the Triple D Effect. Restaurants report profits up by 500 percent as soon as a month after the show aired. Of course this is not the only game in town. SO in part two of this episode we’re going to do some channel surfing around Florida and bring you some of our favorite as scene on TV dishes!   What's the best thing we've ever eaten? Why does Guy Fieri put his hand in everything? Is apple butter actually apple sauce? Who the heck is Josh? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.   Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

As of 2018 there were 41,366 eating and drinking place locations in Florida in 2018. That puts us at number 4 after CA, NY, and TX,   1,096,000 restaurant and foodservice jobs in Florida in 2019 = 12% of employment in the state And by 2029, that number is projected to grow by 14.1% = 154,700 additional jobs, for a total of 1,250,700   $50.1 billion Estimated sales in Florida’s restaurants in 2018   Every dollar spent in the table service segment contributes $2.04 to the state economy.   So because of that we’ve got so many amazing cities with incredible places to eat that have quite literally put some places on peoples must do vacation spots.   So for this special two part episode we’re going to taking you all over the state for some INSANE food challenges and then next week we’re going to be bringing you all of our most famous eateries that you may have even seen on TV!   Where are the spiciest wings in town? Why would you ever want to eat 8 pounds of pho? Are Garrett and Steph going to eat a 6 pound burrito? What's the name of that guy from Man v. Food? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.   Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here: What to Pack   Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!   If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon   If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

Last week marked the 1 year anniversary of the show! If you look back to episode 3 of the show, EPCOT Festival Flashbacks and cheese sweats, we went on a virtual tour of food and wine fest! SO it’s kind of perfect that Megan and Garrett just got back from the flower and garden festival! It also got us thinking about all traveling to Orlando and NOT eating at a theme park!   So, we’re going to share our top ten places to eat and drink in Orlando that isn’t in a theme park!   How many passwords do you need to get a drink in Downtown Orlando? Where can you find a bar made completely of ice? What is a Izakaya? Does Megan moonlight as a rapper? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.   Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

Running is becoming one of Americas favorite pastimes with more than 30 thousand running events take place in the US each year. With Florida's amazing weather, and flat land, it truly is a hot spot for some amazing runcations.  So on this weeks episode we’re going to invite on our friends Aimee and Dana from the Run, Eat, Drink podcast to teach you how to the run, indulge and drink on your next sunshine state vacation!   What's the run walk run method? What is cafecito? Where in Jacksonville can you get free mammograms? How awesome are medals? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode.  If you want to check out Aimee and Dana on the Run Eat Drink Podcast you can find them here : https://www.runeatdrink.net/shows-1 Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi   Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

Did you know that 831 people are moving to Florida every day? Are you thinking about being one of them? Than you'll want to tune into this weeks episode as we share all the things that make being a Floridian so flip floppin awesome!    Stay tuned to the end where we sing Florida's state anthem. Spoiler alert, it's a tear jerker.   Is it really always hot in Florida? Can you afford your dream home? What do Miami Dolphins eat? Does anyone wear Uggs anymore? How much hot sauce is too much hot sauce? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode.      Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

In this weeks show we're replaying one of our favorites where we take a virtual trip through the everglades in search of Florida's famous big foot. The skunk ape can be found all across our wetlands and we bring in the worlds foremost expert to educate us on what they're like and how to protect their habitat. Where is skunk ape headquarters? Is the skunk ape just an escaped orangutan? Can Megan reproduce its mating call? Why do squelches smell so bad? Does the DIP Crew believe in the skunk ape? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode. Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com

Florida ranks second in US states for coastline behind Alaska with 1,350 mi of beautiful blue water and white sandy beaches. Over half of that is attributed to the gulf of Mexico! The Gulf (west) coast of Florida measures 770 miles long, 5,095 counting estuaries and tidal pools; and 19 ports. It’s home to some of our favorite beaches, beloved wildlife, and thrilling outdoor activities.   So in today’s episode we’re going to be talking to our friends over at Mote to learn more about this amazing body of water, what they’re doing to keep healthy, and how you can do your part while you’re here!   Are there Great White sharks in the gulf? How do sea turtles know how to find the water? How deep is the gulf of Mexico? Does it take 2000 yers to regrow coral? What did Megan say that was so hilarious? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.     Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:   https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi     Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel

As much as scent can be tied so strongly to memory, I would argue so too can taste. So if you’re talking about a flavor that both SCREAMS Florida vacation and has so many versatile uses it’s without a doubt key lime. Of course we all know about the classic key lime pie but we’re going to share not only some other ways we enjoy this delicious fruit but also the history of how it came to be so popular. Then, stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special interview with Kim from Kristi's Key Lime Cookies! Who invented key lime pie? What's the difference between a colada and a martini? Where is our favorite place to get Key Lime dessert? Were sponge divers expert bakers? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.    Check out the friends we highlight in today’s episode!   https://www.kristiskeylimecookies.com/   Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel      

We talk about it all the time. Florida is literally a vacationers wonderland. Whether you want to be outdoors and active, lounging in some of the worlds most lavish luxury, or going hard in the thrills at the worlds state of the art theme parks, we have it all!   In fact, Florida made it not once but 3 times on Forbes top US cities to visit! The three cities are Orlando, Key West, and Miami.   If you’ve listened to us for really any length of time you know that we consider that to be the triangle of awesomeness. But Florida is so much more than that! So today we’re coming together and sharing our top Florida cities that you need to visit that you probably didn’t know existed.   What major Florida export once overtook citrus? What Florida beach can you legally go driving on? Is salt water just as dangerous as a volcano? Why is Garret so ungrateful for his trip to Space Camp? What's the funniest thing Megan ever said? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.    Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode! If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com   Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel