The show where we introduce you to our favorite local spots in the sunshine state. We will also offer up some olde Florida History lessons, tips and tricks for vacationers, and ultimately help you plan for your very own day (or days) in paradise. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, a family, or taking a trip with friends, we’ve got your back. Each week we will be choosing a spot on the map and will go in depth on what you can expect from that particular destination and how to maximize your time while you’re there.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
So today we’re going to be talking about a Florida icon. It’s not only the oldest restaurant in Florida, but the oldest Spanish restaurant in the country! It’s seasoned with history, mixed up with culture, and drizzled with dance! Ole!
That's right we're taking you on a tasty journey through time with a virtual visit to the Columbia restaurant in Ybor city.
We also have special guest Jeff Houck, The Marketing and Public Relations Manager for the Columbia Restaurant Group, to share some stories from this culinary wonderland!
What is so special about their cuban sandwich? How big is the Columbia? Does the US have a secret national anthem? How much Sangria is too much sangria? 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.columbiarestaurant.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
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
With Florida being a sub tropical wonderland its no surprise that the landscape and attitude lends itself to providing the perfect backdrop to some of the worlds favorite tiki bars. So in this special two part episode we will be sharing our top 5 tiki bars that you MUST try to visit on your next trip to Florida, with some honorable mentions thrown in, and some tips for how to bring the tiki vibe home so you can enjoy the island life between trips.
We also have special guest Josh, from Lost Temple Traders, to help us summon the tiki gods with some of his amazing mugs!
What is a square grouper? Where is the longest bar in the Florida Keys? How do you pronounce "orgeat"? What on earth is a swirly bob? 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 on Instagram
@losttempletraders
@enchantedtikibar
@vantiki
@rainforesttiki
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
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
With Florida being a sub tropical wonderland its no surprise that the landscape and attitude lends itself to providing the perfect backdrop to some of the worlds favorite tiki bars. So in this special two part episode we will be sharing our top 5 tiki bars that you MUST try to visit on your next trip to Florida, with some honorable mentions thrown in, and some tips for how to bring the tiki vibe home so you can enjoy the island life between trips.
We also have special guest Mike Gatz, from Gilligan's Island bar in Siesta Key, to help us summon the tiki gods!
How did the zombie get its name? Where did tiki culture begin? What's the most important ingredient at a tiki bar? What is Magnum P.I up to? 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
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
From the early 1500s, Florida’s ample coastline has attracted pirates. Spanish vessels used these as stopping places after long stretches at sea. Pirates quickly learned about these stops and started to attack the Spanish ships, which were often filled with all sorts of treasure and expensive goods. In the mid-1500s, Florida placed the Spanish admiral Don Pedro Menendez to governor. Menendez was tasked with driving the pirates away, to which he was successful, but the many battles and infamous pirates still left their mark on Florida history.
Is there any undiscovered pirate treasure in the Florida Keys? Where can you find a leviathan in Orlando? Were some pirates cross dressers? 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
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Starting a new hobby or learning a new skill is the 4th most popular promise that we make to ourselves every year! I think Florida is a great place to pick up a new hobby. In fact, I can tell you from experience, so many things that I’ve tried on vacation and fell in love with, turn into things I now do on the regular. So today we’re going to set you up for a challenge and invite you to try some things that might turn into your new passion while you’re here on vacation. We’re even going to tell you where you can do them! But first a break.
Should you get a GoPro before your next trip? How can you hang glide in Florida? Why are we sniffing our rum? How can you meditate at a time like this? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise. (Link in bio)
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
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
We are so excited about all the attractions coming to Florida parks this year and we want to make sure you know what to expect. We've partnered with Matt Roseboom from attractions magazine to dive deep on all the thrilling experiences set to open in 2021. Then stayed tuned after the interview where the DIP Crew pitches some ideas for theme park upgrades of their own.
What is a Hybrid rollercoaster? Is Disney's next restaurant in outer space? Can drones deliver you cocktails? Has anyone actually seen the Good Dinosaur? 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
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Today we're sharing with you our very first interview with the Master Mixologist behind some of your favorite drinks in DisneyWorld. Is tequila good for you? Can you really make good cocktails at home? Are there crickets in my teeth? 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
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Today is our 30th episode and the last episode of 2020. So much has happened this year, join us as we celebrate how far we've come and where we're going.
Who was our favorite interview? Can you eat sugar cane? How does Robert the doll feel about us? Should you try a tomato margarita? Can you adopt a manatee? Does anyone actually like Asian food? Find out all this and more on this weeks 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
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Today we're sharing DIP Crew Christmas traditions and helping you plan to start some of your own. You might not be able to make snow angels here in Florida but there's certainly plenty of fun and Holiday Spirit to go around!
How old were we when we found out the truth about Santa? What do Ace Ventura and Christmas lights have in common? Does it snow here? What's Megan's favorite Christmas movie? How do easy bake ovens work? Can you really go sledding in Florida? Find out all this and more on this weeks 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
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
It's that time of year where retail therapy reaches new heights! But shopping for the people on your list doesn't have to be boring online browsing. Following along as we take you to some of our favorite places to shop!
Is the worlds largest collection of taxidermy and a year round Christmas shoppe under the same roof? Who is Betsy the Lobster? What famous Florida beverage holder is perfect for your secret Santa? What's the point of crotchless under where? Find out all this and more on this weeks 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