Winter Travel Destinations | Top 10 U.S. Beaches to Have the Vacation of Your Life
January 16, 2019
If you think of the winter season as freezing cold days, stormy rains, and generally bad weather, you are not alone. Many Americans dread rather than look forward to it. You can skip that anguish this year and have the winter vacation of your lifetime. The best part of it – you don’t even have to leave the U.S. borders!
The following are 10 of the best beaches offering a perfect escape from the winter blues without the need for a passport:
Pensacola, Florida
If there’s one place where temperatures never dip below 60 degrees even in the coldest of winters, that place is Pensacola. Fun activities include hiking around Fort Pickens and snorkeling off the shorelines of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Alabama’s Orange beach is among the most beautiful in the country. Its snow-white sand comprises 95% quartz and sparkles in the sun, the waters are as blue as you’ll find, and there is lots of room to spread your blankets. Dolphin cruises aboard the Cold Mil Fleet are one of the most popular activities on the beach.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
There’s plenty to see and do in Hilton Head even in the cold of winter. Feel free to rent a cruiser and take on the over 60 miles of public ways plus 12 miles of hard-parked beach. You can also wander the island to discover its history. Sea Pines and the Coastal Discovery Center, in particular, are two places you don’t to miss out on.
Maui, Hawaii
Maui offers everything you’d want in a vacation spot. You can hit up Waikiki Beach and sneak away to hidden cloves, hike at the Diamond Head State Monument, or lay low at one of the high-end hotels in the area including the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Royal Hawaiian.
St. Simons Island, Georgia
St. Simons is one of the four islands that make up Georgia’s Golden Isles. The island is parked with centuries of old, moss-draped oak trees, white sand beaches, historical sites, and 99 holes of golf. You’re also likely to see a few whales and sea turtles.
Galveston, Texas
The Galveston beach has a wide expanse of sand that’s perfect for soaking up some sun, dozens of historic sites to see, galleries full of art, and awesome antique stores. Don’t leave without visiting the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Indoor Water Park.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is packed to the brim in winter as travelers from across the world flock the area to enjoy the sunny weather. If you choose to join them, activities to look forward to include alligator adventures, the Myrtle Beach Skywheel, and the Conway River Walk.
Destin, Florida
In the winter when the rest of the country is soaked up in chilling cold, Destin offers the Emerald Coast where temperatures are in the 60+ range, giving vacationers the chance to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities. Among others, you get to enjoy dolphin tours, golfing, shopping, and bicycling.
Clearwater/St. Petersburg, Florida
Another option from Florida, Clearwater boasts an incredible 361 days of sunshine annually and 35 miles of sandy beaches! What more could you ask for? The Dali Museum, Farm Table Cucina restaurant, and local breweries are some of the most frequented spots.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Finally, Gulf Shores is known for its sandy warm beaches, evergreen golf courses, and endless shopping spots. Also, it’s oyster season in winter, so you can look forward to tasty succulent bites.
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