Gina carries the rare title of "Native Floridian". Living in Southwest Florida for more than 20 years, she is a well known, award winning radio and TV personality. She also writes for a number of regional publications and is the former publisher of a restaurant guide.
A self-proclaimed Oenophile, she travels to wine regions all over the world. She also co-hosts a wine themed podcast on NPR1 called Grape Minds. Having a passion for travel in general she also loves exploring beaches, new cities and new restaurants.
You can find more of her musings in her blog "The Birch Beat" (www.thebirchbeat.blogspot.com)
Gina knows a lot about:
Don't leave Fort Myers without catching a sunset on one of the area's dozens of beaches
Bonaire is a divers' paradise, with nearly 90 sites, dozens of coral species and hundreds of fish. But diving in the Caribbean Sea is not all the sleepy Dutch island has to offer. You may come for the diving, but...
Fort Myers has seen much success in cultivating great restaurants where seafood has a strong presence. You'll find everything from fried fish served in a basket, to sautéed crustaceans drizzled with gourmet sauces...
Fort Myers and the surrounding barrier islands, offer some fantastic nightlife. A top stop for the party crowd wanting lots of options is downtown Fort Myers. The brick streets are lined with funky dens, wine...
It doesn’t seem like a day at the beach is complete until you’ve stumbled upon a good bar with cold libations and some entertainment to boot. The beaches of Fort Myers have more than a few establishments that...
Fall in Southwest Florida means temperatures drop from the humid '90s into the slightly drier ’80s and even the ’70s. Locals get giddy pulling out their fashion boots and lightweight long sleeves. Even if it is...
No matter what your shopping preference, the Fort Myers area has the perfect spot; from one-of-a-kind artwork and novelty gifts to iconic and world-renowned luxury brands at retail and outlet prices. Pretty much...