Travel Experts Recommend Top 10 Beaches for Vacationers to Set Their Sights on this Summer
TravelExpert.us Recommends the Best Beaches for Family Beach Vacations, Singles, Adventure Seekers and More. New CustomTrip Vacation Packages Allow Consumers One Stop Shopping for The Best in Summer Vacations
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 25, 2005 -- With one of the busiest travel weekends
of the year approaching, millions of travelers throughout the country will be on
the lookout for destinations that won't break their budget this Memorial Day and
throughout the summer. Before travelers begin to pack their bags for summer
vacations, http://www.travelexpert.us/ [TravelExpert.us’] industry
resource is recommending the top 10 beach destinations for nearly every type of
traveler, whether they're seeking relaxation or adventure.
"A recent
survey of our members showed that beach vacations reign supreme. It's the number
one way people want to spend their leisure time this year, even above other
popular summer activities like cruising or traveling to Europe," said a
TravelExpert spokesperson. TravelExpert’s top 10 summer beach list includes
oceanside locales for travelers seeking romance, entertainment and adventure for
the kids, the best summer parties in the U.S. or just some relaxation and
rejuvenation.
TravelExpert's Top 10 Family Beaches:
1. Laguna Madre
-- South Padre, Texas (for Action) -- The play-hard culture dominates at Laguna
Madre on the bay side of South Padre Island. Go sailing, parasailing, power
boating, windsurfing, kite surfing and more.
2. Carmel Beach --
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.(for Scenery) -- The rush of the tide, the foamy
white bubbles at your feet, the enormity of the rocks and the distinct cypress
trees invigorate. This is not really a swimmer's beach,
and yet it is one of the most dramatic coastlines in the
world.
3. Black's Beach -- San Diego, California
(for Adventure) -- It's a two-mile adventure-land beach where surfers unite and
gliders take off. While the dramatic cliffs are prone to slides without warning
and the beach itself remains difficult to access for many, this beach can't keep
the thrill-seekers away.
4. Montauk Lighthouse State Park Beach --
Montauk, New York. (for Inspiration) -- Artists and writers are known to seek
refuge here, as the quiet beach stretches on seemingly endlessly and offers
chilly, and often rough, blue-gray waters typically found along the Eastern
Seaboard. The jewel on this rocky point is the
lighthouse.
5. Destin Beach -- Destin, Fla. (for
Families) --Along what's known as the Emerald Coast of Florida, with miles of
sugary white sand, is Destin Beach. Families come to enjoy this charming resort
town with all of the amenities imaginable. Visitors can find great food,
shopping, and of course, plenty of seaside activities year round, such as
sailing, picnicking and water sports.
6. Fuller Street Beach --
Edgartown, Mass. (for Charm) -- Set in the center of this old whaling village,
the beach offers contrasting serenity to the bustling town. Small fir trees and
pink plum roses dot the way with salt, sea-mud and evergreen scents that
intoxicate visitors.
7. Captiva Beach -- Captiva Island, Fla. (for
Romance) -- Before catching some of the most spectacular sunsets around,
visitors can bask in the sun or select a shady spot beneath
the greenery consisting mostly of Australian pines, sea
grapes and palm trees.
8. Hamoa Beach -- Maui, Hawaii (for Serenity) --
This postcard perfect spot is a gem among Maui beaches, partially due to its
remote location. The crescent-shaped beach is surrounded by 30-foot black lava
rock cliffs, lush green grass and towering palm trees. This quintessential
Hawaiian beach hideaway will soothe and rejuvenate.
9. Cannon Beach -- Cannon Beach, Ore. (for Nature Lovers) -- This
natural paradise hosts a flowing seasonal array of bird populations year-round,
along with Gray Whale sightings as they migrate past the Oregon Coast. A walk
along the beach is always a treat, with its vistas of ocean, mountains and
rugged coastal outcroppings.
10. South Beach -- Miami (for Prettiest
People) -- A strong Latin influence inspires the food, music, and even the
fashion. The flashy view is in sync with the Miami mood that
pervades, where it's all about the people and the pulse.
A few tips for summer beach vacationers from Travel Expert include:
- Book rental cars and hotels in advance at popular summer spots to ensure a
reservation.
- Book low-price guaranteed hotels (and
look for rooms with kitchenettes to help save).
- Be
sure to get a total price quote on your rental car (taxes and fees can really
add up).
- Keep valuables nearby at all times or
keep them locked in the hotel safe.
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