| Summer is a short but splendid season, often spent | | | | to comfortable bed and breakfast inns. In a city of |
| with family and friends enjoying the endless array of | | | | fascinating contrasts and inspiring diversity it is easy |
| festivals, food, and holidays. The Summer season is | | | | to envision yourself letting go of your mainland |
| also a perfect time for a romantic walk on the beach | | | | worries, and spending your Summer vacation in |
| at sunset during a hot summer vacations evening. | | | | beautiful Key West, Florida. I have personally visited |
| Put those long Summer days to good use exploring | | | | Key West several times, soaking in the memorable |
| our list of beautiful beaches and vacation spots | | | | sites during the 4 hour drive from Key Largo to Key |
| located across the United States. This Summer, find | | | | West, and would highly recommend the journey |
| your special beach destination, soak up the sun and | | | | along scenic US 1 to any vacationer looking for an |
| play in the pristine sandy beaches while making | | | | unforgettable beach getaway this Summer. |
| Summer memories that last a lifetime. | | | | Home to some of the best beaches in the United |
| Maine is one of the most popular romantic | | | | States, the Texas Southern Gulf Coast region |
| destinations of Summer vacationers for a variety of | | | | attracts millions of visitors every year, particularly |
| reasons. The beautiful, temperate weather and rocky | | | | during the Summer vacation season. With over 350 |
| coastlines with soaring, granite cliffs have provided | | | | miles of coastline stretching in a gentle arc from |
| unforgettable vistas to Summer travelers for over a | | | | South Padre Island north to the Louisiana border, this |
| hundred years. A popular Maine Summer destination | | | | Texas playground is renowned for its natural beauty |
| is Bar Harbor, located in the Acadia National Park | | | | and diverse wildlife. The native cord grass and marsh |
| area, providing beautiful white, sandy beaches and | | | | lands provide the ideal ecosystem to support rich |
| refreshing, cool waters to enjoy and help you unwind. | | | | marine life and winter nesting grounds for migrating |
| Also located within this Summer vacation area along | | | | birds. In the Northern Gulf Coast area you can |
| Route 1A in the Southern Coastline region of Maine, | | | | explore the historic beach communities of Galveston |
| are the quaint coastal cities of Portland and | | | | and Crystal Beach. Galveston offers 32 miles of |
| Ogunquit. Both offer smaller beaches, but are | | | | magnificent, soft sandy beaches, top notch |
| known for their quiet, romantic shorelines. Tired of | | | | restaurants and live entertainment, and one of the |
| the beach? How about a trip to Maine’s Central | | | | largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian |
| Coastline to Southwest Harbor where vacationers will | | | | architecture in the country. Another popular Summer |
| find wonderful boutiques, galleries, eateries, and bed | | | | destination in the Texas Gulf Coast area is Corpus |
| and breakfast lodging unlike anywhere experienced | | | | Christi, offering vacationers a rich blend of culture in |
| before. And of course, no Maine Summer vacation | | | | the relaxed atmosphere of a historic coastal port. |
| would be complete without sampling some of the | | | | Upon traveling to Corpus Christi, one can expect to |
| local fair, including freshly caught lobster, hush | | | | find soothing sea breezes, endless blue skies, and |
| puppies, fiddle head potatoes, and my personal | | | | beautiful turquoise waters. Visit the bay front |
| favorite, New England clam chowder. | | | | promenade, the arts and museum district, waterfront |
| Another Summer vacation hot spot is New | | | | restaurants and entertaining nightlife while vacationing |
| Jersey’s Southern Shore, with over 140 miles of | | | | in Corpus Christi. South Padre Island is located on the |
| pristine beaches, renowned restaurants, and | | | | tropical tip of Texas bordering Mexico. It is known |
| celebrated Summer festivals and events. This region | | | | as one of the best vacation destinations in the |
| contains 7 out of the top 10 beaches in New Jersey, | | | | country offering beautiful beaches, tall sand dunes, |
| including the #1 beach, located in Ocean City. Known | | | | and warm Gulf waters. Contrary to popular belief, |
| as America’s Greatest Family Resort, it is a | | | | South Padre Island is one of the mildest places in |
| fantastic place for family reunions, group retreats, | | | | Texas during the Summer season, with Gulf sea |
| and of course, beach weddings. The 2.5 mile long | | | | breezes keeping the temperatures moderate in the |
| boardwalk is complete with fine dining restaurants | | | | high 80’s to low 90’s. Some activities to |
| and downtown shopping area for adults, and two | | | | explore while vacationing in this top rated Texas |
| amusement parks, go-cart rentals, and a water park | | | | beach destination include saltwater fishing, dining on |
| for the kids. Don’t forget about the many | | | | fresh fish and seafood served at local island |
| miniature golf courses, enjoyable for the entire family! | | | | restaurants, and staying at a historic bed & |
| There is truly entertainment for all ages in Ocean | | | | breakfast or hotel accommodation. There is certainly |
| City, NJ. And no trip to New Jersey’s Southern | | | | something for all travel enthusiasts when visiting the |
| Shore would be complete without visiting the historic, | | | | Texas Gulf Coast this Summer. |
| Victorian town of Cape May. Cape May offers a wide | | | | Located along the Pacific Ocean halfway between |
| variety of Summertime activities including listening to | | | | Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Central Coast of |
| the surf caress the shoreline, the thrill and excitement | | | | California stretches thousands of miles from Santa |
| of walking the boardwalk, climbing to the top of one | | | | Barbara to Monterey. The region is widely renowned |
| of the many famous Cape May lighthouses and | | | | for it’s romantic, white sandy beaches and |
| enjoying the towering vistas, and finally, staying at a | | | | rock-lined coastal views, exquisite wine country tours, |
| romantic Victorian bed and breakfast on the coastline. | | | | and artisan villages. Vacationers can choose from |
| The New Jersey Southern Shore offers a wide | | | | quaint, historic bed and breakfast inns to scenic, |
| variety of activities ensuring your Summer vacation | | | | ocean-side cottages. During the beautiful, sunshine |
| will be a memorable one. | | | | filled days, discover surfing, water-skiing, golfing, |
| Known for it’s year round bountiful sunshine and | | | | hiking, biking, horse-back riding, bird watching, farmers |
| crystal blue skies, the Florida Keys region including | | | | markets, and film festivals. If you are looking for |
| it’s neighboring barrier islands, have long been a | | | | beautiful blue skies, shopping, dining, endless activities, |
| favorite destination for Summer vacationers. Key | | | | unforgettable experiences, and a marina |
| West offers soft, white sandy beaches surrounding | | | | complimented with a gorgeous beach, visit Santa |
| its scenic perimeter, and is famous for its outdoors | | | | Barbara, located on the southern end of |
| activities including world class fishing, diving, water | | | | California’s Central Coast. Situated near the |
| sports, and golf. After watching an unequaled Key | | | | Northern tip of Monterey Bay, 74 miles south of San |
| West sunset, enjoy the many night life activities | | | | Francisco, lies the quintessential beach town of Santa |
| including live entertainment by the city’s many | | | | Cruz. A wide array of attractions await, from Santa |
| musicians and street artists. Treat your palate to an | | | | Cruz’s award-winning boardwalk and majestic |
| island specialty and dine at a local sidewalk cafe or | | | | Redwood forests, to arts and culture events, and |
| gourmet restaurant, and enjoy a nightcap at one of | | | | award-winning restaurants. An enchanting blend of |
| the many legendary pubs and open-air island bars. | | | | history and natural beauty await, ensuring your |
| Lodging in Key West is as diverse as the island itself, | | | | Summer vacation to California’s Central Coast will |
| including top notch resorts to traditional conch houses | | | | be a memorable and enjoyable one. |