Michelle Valentine visits an Amish farm and learns the art of cheese-making in an underground cave; enjoys farm-to-table dining and drinking; takes a motorboat ride through an underground cave; drives on a safari bus through a wild animal encounter park; learns how to fly fish; tours a historic chapel and mansion museum; and dances in a long-running country fair.

Michelle Valentine plays the rubboard with a Zydeco band; learns how to make and properly eat gumbo; explores Creole heritage and folklore; visits a historic shrine where a miracle occurred; helps bake a pecan praline pie; tours a brewery using local honey and vegetables; and enjoys fresh pizza paired with craft beer, immersing herself in the rich culture and flavors of the region.

Michelle Valentine tours a center dedicated to saving manatees; learns about Stanley the rescued bear and exotic birds at a wildlife sanctuary; digs for fossils and explores a fossil museum; enjoys fresh Florida seafood and a tropical cocktail by the water; and discovers the vibrant history of traveling carnivals at a unique museum, uncovering the hidden gems of this coastal region.