Lunch La Isla De Sabor - Fort Myers All tacos are amazing Horchata De Chufa Taqueria San Julian - Fort Myers El Gran Taco Loco - Bonita Springs Spanish speaking and cash only Street style tacos La Oaxaquena Taqueria - Naples Great Mole Takote Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Fort Myers Beach Best barilla tacos Cool instagram vibes inside Bonita Bakery - Bonita Springs Mexican Bakery El Local - Fort Myers Taco Thursday Local art on the walls Dinner Cantina Laredo - Fort Myers Carne Asada - Fire-cha...
May 02, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show. Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ball...
Apr 25, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Sof, Nat, and Syd have one major thing in common - they know how to plan a top-notch bachelorette party. Join these party-planning ladies as they take the most popular Bachelorette party locations, spill the tea on the "HOTs" and "NOTs," and compare entertainment, budget, safety, and more!
Apr 18, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 139
LowBrow - Naples Featured by David Portnoy Amazing Wings Trattoria - Naples Twisted Sheep Pizza and Brew - Naples Burger Pizza Finefolk - Fort Myers - Gluten Free Pizzas & Specialty Pizzas Uncle Rico’s Pizza - Fort Myers Pizza Pub Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria - Fort Myers Aldos Italian Table & Bar - Estero Downtown House of Pizza - Downtown Fort Myers Amazing Cannoli and Caesar Salad Baked (Formerly Buddyz) - Fort Myers Aaron’s personal favorite Nice Guys Pizza Beer and Cocktails - Ca...
Apr 11, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 138
The skiing in Aspen is world-renowned, and it's easy to understand why. The mountains are full of challenging slopes that appeal to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The Aspen area is known for its abundant snowfall yet sunny days. The ski season in Aspen typically runs from November through April, but the best time to ski Aspen is the end of January to early February. Consisting of 4 mountains, Aspen is a very large resort but very easy to navigate with the well-organized bus system. Wheth...
Apr 04, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Brussels is not just known for these things but for some of the BEST things - waffles, chocolate, beer, and fries. You can find all of these treats in abundance in Brussels. There are also many traditional Belgian restaurants that serve dishes such as steak tartare, mussels, and French fries. Fun fact - what we Americans refer to as French fries actually originated in Belgium. So we should be calling them BELGIAN fries…. although that doesn’t have the same ring as French fries, does it? Brussels...
Mar 28, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Bacon Spots Jimmy P’s - Bonita & Naples Circle C Farms - Bonita Healthy Spots Cafe You - Fort Myers Big Energy Cafe - Fort Myers Tea Spots Banyan Cafe - Fort Myers Forever Grounded Coffee Mobile Bar - Food Truck - SWFL Arts & Eats - Fort Myers Spa Tini - Downtown Ft Myers The Boba Shop - Bonita Happy Hours Ruth Chris - Estero Duffy’s - SWFL Seaside - Bonita City Tavern - Downtown Fort Myers Lansdowne Street - Bonita Cheesesteak Double Dee’s - Food Truck The City Tavern - Downtown Fort My...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Visit the White House While you can't actually enter the White House , you can take a self-guided tour of the grounds and snap some photos of the iconic facade. The Smithsonian Museums The Smithsonian Institution is home to 19 museums, galleries, and the National Zoo. Whether you're interested in art, history, or science, the museums offer something for everyone. Some of the most popular Smithsonian museums include the National Air and Space Museum , the National Museum of Natural History , and ...
Mar 14, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 134
What to Wear & Bring out to Ski Sunglasses Goggles Ski Socks - usually wool or blend Base Layers - long underwear top & bottom Many of us now wear cold-weather tights & tops. If you have exercise tights and tops - that will work. Fleece or Sweatshirt Wear on top of the base layer & underneath the jacket Bring one fleece Ski Jacket - can be a shell or a padded jacket Ski Pants - shell or lined - both work neck gaiter - Weather dependent. Swimsuit - for the hot tub and/or Athletic ...
Mar 07, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Southwest Florida's Best Pics for Date Night Spots in February V-Day Dinners Naples, FL The Local - Farm Fresh Rotating Menu - Naples, FL Three60 Market - Alternative American- Naples, FL App - Calamari Meals Scallops Pork Chop Dessert - Limnocello Hogfish Harry’s - Seafood - Naples, FL Meal - Dessert - Carrot Cake The Vine Room - Cocktail Bar - Naples, FL Drink order: Cherry Blossom Old Fashioned with Japanese Whiskey Flemings - Steak House - Naples, FL Namba - Asian Cuisine - Naples, FL Green ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 132
How to enter: Like or Giveaway post Follow @cordbrick & @thetravelbrats in instagram and Tik Tok Click on the link in our Bio, Download this episode and Subscribe to our Podcast Tag 3 friends on this post using @cordbrick, @thetravelbrats, and #Giveaway We will be selecting 5 lucky winners who will each be receiving a pack of 2 cordbricks. This giveaway ends March 31!
Feb 25, 2023•2 min•Season 3Ep. 131
CordBrick is a NEW product designed to help you hate cords less and improve your daily charging experience! It solves multiple cord problems – at home and on the go. First, CordBrick is a weighted phone cord holder that keeps your phone charger within reach by your bedside or nightstand on a desk or countertop. Then, it solves an additional problem by significantly improving the process of traveling with cords. Just Snap-Wrap – Trap your cord on CordBrick, then release it to unwrap and untangle ...
Feb 21, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Namur is a beautiful city full of history and stunning views! My sister Rachel, who lives in Brussels, took me to Namur to celebrate my 30th birthday. But it is also the perfect place to enjoy yourself with your partner! Belgium is made up of a few distinctive regions. You have Flanders, which is the northern region of the country close to Holland, where they speak Flemish (similar to Dutch), and Wallonia in the southern part of the country bordering France. They speak French there. Brussels is ...
Feb 14, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Electronics Noise-canceling Bose headphones Polaroid camera Kindle GoPro Electronic Organizers Chordbrick Universal travel adapter Chord organizer Electronic organizer Travel Comfort Trtl travel pillow Cozy socks PJs Shop Best Dressed - Use code VDAY30, valid through Feb14 Travel Convenience Waterproof phone pouch Collapsible Water Bottle Savage Selfie Stick Cosmetics Travel Shaving Kit GoToob+ Magnetic capsules for storing creams/etc HiBar Maintain Shampoo and Conditioner Set Travel Bags Cute F...
Feb 07, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 128
What To Do and Don't In The Airport You must tip the early bag check guy outside. $5 is enough. Don't be "that" person. They will not be gentle with your bags. Use a wrist strap for your wallet or a side purse to keep items you continuously have to pull out. Check to ensure TSA Precheck is on your boarding pass before leaving the check-in kiosk. When going through security, do NOT rush the people in front of you. Start preparing before you even get to the table when going through security. Have ...
Jan 31, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 127
One of my all-time favorite movies as a child was Anastasia. From the story to the soundtrack, the characters, and the costumes, it was a magical play on what happened to the youngest Romanov daughter, Anastasia. That's why, when I found out the Broadway musical was making its way down to Florida, I jumped at the chance to see it. The musical was playing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. Ruth Eckerd Hall is a performing arts hall including all sorts of events, from Broadway musicals li...
Jan 24, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Natalie is so excited to be joining the Travel Brats team! She was born in the Philippines to missionary parents but did most of her growing up in a small town in the North Carolina mountains called Black Mountain. As of just recently, she relocated to Fort Myers, FL! Natalie is a professional actor and singer and performs at regional theaters throughout the east coast. She has her BA in Theatre from Lee University and her MFA in Acting from UNC Greensboro. Her favorite things include time with ...
Jan 17, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Ashley’s message to the Travel Brats listeners and supporters: "The love I have for this chapter in my life is immense, but if I’ve learned anything, it is the importance and value of living your truth no matter how hard it may be. As I go into the next seasons of my life, I am proud to have Sofia take the reins of Travel Brats for her to craft it into her vision with me as her number one fan. I will always love the memories we made at the studios and the long days of traveling and creating cont...
Dec 20, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 123
Houmas House- A Historic Gem Hidden on the Mississippi The first word that comes to mind when thinking about our stay at the Houmas House Home and Gardens is magical. From the elegant romantic suites to the grand dining room and the blooming gardens to the House itself, this property was something out of a fairytale, with a rich story behind it. Bout in 2003 by the owner, Kevin Kelly, Houmas House was turned into an oasis to escape the bustle of NOLA and take a trip back in time for a few days. ...
Nov 22, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 122
To support those who have lost so much from this storm, consider donating at United Way Lee for disaster relief. During this time, I ask for compassion and patience for every single person in the SWFL community as the damage and heartache is truly imaginable.
Nov 08, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 121
Things to do: Kauai Museum : (great history) Located in Lihue, where the airport is. The Plantation House by Gaylords : Chocolate shop Train that takes you to see the animals Rum Safari Art Shops A Restaurant Here you can can feed the chickens, horses, and pigs (Great for kids!) See the Napali Coast : Take a boat tour Make sure snorkeling is a stop See a luau Favorite one is located in Lihue, at the Royal Sonesta Waimea Canyon Great hikes for all levels Roberts Hawaii Movie Tour : It shows you a...
Oct 25, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 120
The top two places to stay at are Hyatt Grand’s Baha Mar or the infamous Atlantis . I’ve traveled down to the Bahamas four times and every time we’ve stayed at Baha Mar and it has never missed the mark. Baha Mar is a quick 15 minute drive from the International Airport and you can just get a taxi when you walk out. For us, it cost less than $30. Getting to the Bahamas is also extremely easy, especially when you fly out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. It’s only a 50 minute flight and BahamasAir, American...
Sep 27, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 119
Story Time! This year I got married and my husband and I planned an epic month trip all over. Some said we were Amish (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, google it), and some said we were crazy, but we couldn’t decide what we wanted to do, so we decided to do everything! We started our trip in the great centennial state of Colorado! From spectacular hiking to unique art and delicious food, Colorado is my all-time favorite place for multiple trips during the year; in the summer and winter....
Sep 20, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Wednesday, August 24: Fly into Denver Dinner at Mountain Sun Thursday, Aug 25: Drive up to the Mountains Hike Mount Evans on the Way (Elevation: 14, 272 Ft) Buy tickets ahead of time for a parking slot. Different trails to wander around on. Idaho Springs: Indian Hot Springs : Cave, pool, jacuzzi. Separate men's and women's clothing is optional. Degrees: 110 and 120. Normally 110-115. Eat at Kemosabe Silverheals (mochi, sushi, fried rice) Friday, Aug 26: Dillon has a small but nice Farmer’s Marke...
Sep 13, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 117
What is there to do in Southwest FL? So much! Date Nights Deromos Dorona - Amazing Italian steakhouse! Roadhouse Cafe - Live Jazz Wednesday and Saturday nights; 6:30 to 9:30 pm London Club - Live Jazz, Amazing Burger and drinks Players Circle Theater - Plays, Jazz, country and comedy shows Broadway Palms Dinner Theater: Rock of Ages, The Wizard of OZ (till Aug 13), Broadway Palm through the decades (Aug 26-Oct 1). Time with friends Naples Beach for the 4th! No better sunset. Boat trips out of Sa...
Aug 09, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 116
Unique Places in Florida Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Sarasota Bok Tower - Lake Wales Ancient Spanish Monastery - North Miami Beach (diff royal vibe) stone The Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens - Miami (beautiful lawn) Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - Miami (stunning wedding, courtyard, water) Leu Gardens - Orlando Wall Murals - Downtown Orlando (modern artsy) Wynwood Walls - Miami (modern artsy) Dickson Azalea Park - Orlando (very natural) Winter Park Train Station & Gannibal Square - Win...
Aug 02, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 115
Where to Stay - Sites Hotel in Medellin, Airbnb in Old Town Cartagena Recommended Tours - El Penon de Guatape for incredible views Museums - Emerald Museum in Cartagena, Inquisition Museum, Naval Museum Extra Tips - Global Entry Enrollment Upon Arrival program, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) As always, stay safe, enjoy, and make some amazing memories. Share your favorite Colombian moments with The Travel Brats....
Jul 05, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 114
Gloria Ferrer Winery Since we hired a driver to pick us up from San Francisco, we decided to put two renowned wineries on our itinerary that day before being dropped off at our hotel in downtown Napa Valley. We had to drive through Sonoma, so we made that our first stop at Gloria Ferrer Winery. The most beautiful views I had ever seen as it had a long driveway up to the wine tasting and you overlooked Sonoma while diving right into your pairings. We chose to do Taste on the Terrace , which allow...
Jun 07, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 113
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May 31, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 112
After planning of months, our Napa Valley trip was destined to begin in San Francisco. Flying from south Florida to California meant our flight options required a layover, so we chose to splurge to fly first class on American Airlines (AA) . American Airlines seemed to have the best options to fly from Southwest Florida. After a pretty easy travel experience, thanks to TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry , we arrived at our hotel, the Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf which was just. short walk to all the a...
May 24, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 111
