Talking Top Florida Destinations with a Family Vacation Guru

This week, our special guest Jill Martin, a VISIT FLORIDA Family Insider, definitely had some terrific insight about which Sunshine State attractions are the best around from her family travels.

History Lady and Radio Man got to pick Jill's brain during Friday's Talkin' Tourism on the Treasure Coast, and the blogging-savvy mom of two boys didn't disappoint.

Great minds must think alike though. After discussing the "Top 10 Florida Destinations” listed by About.com Florida Travel, Gary and Jill drafted up their own top 10s, and they looked more than a little familiar. Their lists weren't mirror images though. Have a listen to the show to find out where they were different. But - no real spoiler alert here - that fuzzy-eared mouse in Orlando stills reigns supreme in his Magic Kingdom.

Jill also gave a run-down on how VISIT FLORIDA, the state's official tourism promoter, helps keep bringing in vacationers worldwide. Jill, kudos on being such a great guest!

Talkin' Tourism also brought its listeners up to speed on some sportfishing competition hitting the area soon. Keep an eye out for tournaments at Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour and Treasure Cay.

An article praising seasonal residents by Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers Columnist Russ Lemmon was another topic the show talked up this week. Take a look at what Russ wrote and how the show responded to what Russ has seen the valued "snowbird" community contribute through volunteering.

As always, thanks for listening and checking out the blog, and make sure you become a Talkin' Tourism fan on our Facebook Page!

Florida's Top 10 Visitor Destinations

Tourism is Florida’s largest industry.  No one can dispute that fact. So, of all of the possible visitor destinations in the state, what are the Sunshine State’s top 10?

This week, Talkin' Tourism on Florida's Treasure Coast hosts Robin Hicks-Connors and Gary Guertin go right to the top with our special guest Jill Martin, who is coming up from Miami for the show.

Jill is a “Family Insider” with VISIT FLORIDA, the state of Florida’s official promotions organization. To learn more about Jill's insight into Florida, check out the Jill Martin link on Visit Florida.

What Radio Man and History Lady want to know is…

• With so many diverse destinations for families to pick from, what are currently Florida’s Top 10 Vacation Destinations?  
• Does “Mickey” still reign supreme
• Is Amelia Island in the mix?
• How about Key West and the Florida Keys?  

You’ll find the answers to this and more as Jill also explains what VISIT FLORIDA does as a public/private partnership to promote the Sunshine State.

In addition, Radio Man promises an Islands of the Bahamas update.  Now, that the weather is warming and the seas are calming, many boaters and island enthusiasts will be crossing 'The Stream.'  History Lady will be full of local tidbits of information about what’s happening on the Treasure Coast and much more so tune in to this week’s show (Friday at 10 a.m. on WPSL 1590 AM or www.wpsl.com) and join the fun. And don’t forget to check out the Talkin' Tourism Facebook page at www.facebook.com/talkintourism, and become a Fan.

To see Jill in action in the Everglades, view the clip below!