Jenice Murray
Cultural Explorer & Beach Enthusiast
San Diego · Florida
The Personal Perspective Behind Every Story
Florida surprised me. I expected beaches and theme parks — and yes, the beaches are incredible — but what I didn't expect was the depth. The first time we walked through Little Havana in Miami, tasting Cuban coffee and watching dominos in the park, I realized Florida has a cultural richness that most visitors completely miss.
I fell in love with the Gulf Coast first. The sunsets in Sarasota, the shelling on Sanibel, the quiet elegance of Naples. Then Key West won me over with its unapologetic weirdness and the best sunset ritual I've ever experienced. Florida isn't one place — it's a dozen different worlds, and each one has its own flavor.
I'm the one who finds the waterfront restaurant where the locals actually eat, not the tourist trap on the main strip. When Scott is calculating drive times between Miami and the Keys, I'm researching which Cuban bakery has the best pastelitos and which fish shack in Islamorada serves the freshest catch.
Scott maps the route. I find the soul of each stop. Scott has the itinerary dialed. I have the instinct for the moments that make the trip worth remembering. Between us, you get Florida from every angle.
Why You Can Trust Jenice's Perspective
- Beach culture expert who has explored Florida's coastline from the Panhandle to the Keys
- Food enthusiast with deep knowledge of Cuban cuisine, Gulf Coast seafood, and Florida's diverse dining scenes
- Cultural explorer who goes beyond the theme parks to find Florida's art, history, and local character
- Personal experience with Florida wildlife — Everglades adventures, manatee encounters, and dolphin cruises
- Passionate about Key West culture — the sunset ritual, the food scene, and the island spirit
- Brings the personal side of travel — the moments, the flavors, and the stories behind each destination
- Frequent traveler with 40+ countries of experience alongside Scott
What Jenice Covers
From Miami's South Beach energy to the quiet Gulf Coast sunsets in Sanibel — the beach experiences that define Florida.
Cuban cuisine in Miami, stone crab in the Keys, Gulf oysters in Apalachicola, and the food scenes that make Florida a culinary destination.
Everglades encounters, manatee sightings, dolphin cruises, and the natural Florida that exists beyond the theme parks.
Art Deco history, Key West sunsets, St. Augustine's colonial charm, and the cultural layers that make Florida more than just beaches.