Media Spotlight: Article by Stacey Leasca
Featuring Media Member Shannon Jones
We Asked 7 Travel Experts Their Favorite U.S. Beach Getaway—and They All Picked the Same Destination
Here's a bit of good news for you: the days may be getting a little shorter, and you might even feel a slight chill in the morning air—but summer isn't over yet. In fact, according to the travel professionals we spoke to, there's no reason your summer ever has to end, so long as you head to their shared favorite beach getaway destination.
In August, we asked travel professionals to share their favorite coastal escapes, and one state came up again and again with resounding enthusiasm: Florida. After all, it's called the Sunshine State for a reason, and with 825 miles of beaches along its eastern, southern, and western coasts, it offers more than enough shoreline to explore.
If you're looking for specific spots to visit, the experts have you covered. Here are the top beach destinations travel professionals recommend you visit in Florida.
Sarasota
Shannon Jones, a travel advisor and founder of KeeKee's Big Adventures, believes more travelers should consider Sarasota as a prime beach escape. "It has a small-town feel with a great culinary scene, think Italian, seafood, and more," Jones said. "The area has a youthful vibe due to local colleges like Ringling College of Art & Design." Bonus: Sarasota also has a strong arts and culture scene thanks to spots like the Ringling Museum and the upcoming Mote Science Education Aquarium.
