6. Opt for local restaurants
Next on our list of Florida travel tips, Sarah recommends choosing to eat at local restaurants for an authentic vibe. The Sunshine State is a culinary melting pot with people from all over the globe, so feel free to ditch the fast-food eateries and instead opt for local favorites.
After a long day of visiting one attraction after another, you may be tempted to go for a quick McDonald’s run, eat something, and head back to the hotel to recharge your batteries for the next day of exploring. Although this may sound great, you’ll miss out on the diverse culinary scene.
While some Floridians may deny this, the Sunshine State has delicious southern eats, especially in northern and central Florida. Also, the state’s proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America means plenty of cuisine.
Sarah also told us there’s a neighborhood called Mills 50 in Orlando that was once called “Little Vietnam” due to the Vietnamese eateries and stores. So, if you’re in Orlando and you love Vietnamese food, include this on your list of Florida travel tips too.
And Public subs—or “Pub Subs—are a southern staple. According to Sarah, there’s no way you won’t love them. Any counterstatement goes in one ear and out the other.
