DESTINATIONS — THE US
South Beach, Miami
Panama City, Florida
with an undeniable air of moneyed comfort. A drive along Millionaire’s Row shows how the ‘other half’ lives, while boutique shopping and gallery hopping are the order of the day along Third Street and Fifth Avenue South. Don’t miss the nightly sunset celebration at Naples Pier to set the tone for an evening of romance. Book it: Thomas Cook’s FlexibleTrips offers seven nights’ room-only at the three-star Best Western Naples Inn & Suites from £725, flying from Gatwick with British Airways on September 22.
thomascook.com The gleaming white sand and
year-round sun of South Beach make Miami’s hippest strip of sand a show-off’s heaven. Itty- bitty bikinis meet muscle men in a competition for the hottest bods and flashiest beachwear, and the main occupation is to see and be seen. Jetskis, sailing charters, snorkelling, kayaking and yacht tours are a prelude to pampering at any one of a dozen resort spas. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a short drive from South Beach, will inspire a romantic stroll, while The Jackie Gleason Theater offers performances in art deco splendour. Night-time sizzles along Ocean
Drive in a parade of Ferraris and Jaguars, whose drivers come for boutique shopping, exceptional dining and nightclubs that don’t wind down until the wee hours. The beachfront’s outdoor lounges are tops for sunset cocktails. Book it: Virgin Holidays offers four nights at the three-star-plus Albion South Beach from £1,085 including car hire and return flights from Heathrow to Miami on September 24.
vhols4agents.co.uk Or try: Barefoot Beach Preserve Park, six miles north of Delnor-Wiggins, for its solitude and terrific wildlife viewing.
l BEST FOR ADVENTURE Cocoa Beach, an hour east of Orlando, is among Florida’s most popular beaches for surfing, flyboarding and kiteboarding, with the world-famous Ron Jon Surf Shop just a short walk from the beach. Jetskiing, sail boating, stand-up paddleboarding, parasailing and fishing add to the thrills, and watersport lessons are available. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally, restrooms are available, and there is an array of shopping and casual dining just a stone’s throw from the beach.
watercraft are available for hire, while two nature trails attract avid birders. Little adventurers are well catered for in the ‘kiddie pool’, a natural basin of calm sea water. A general store near St Andrew’s Pass has limited food and supplies. Restrooms are available. The Shell Island Shuttle makes
Ecotourism is big here, especially during sea turtle nesting season. Other tours include dolphin and manatee spotting and kayaking through the Thousand Islands, or you can simply explore Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge by car. Book it: Funway Holidays offers seven nights for a family of four (two adults and two children under 12) at the Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach from £3,796, including flights with Delta Air Lines, departing July 18.
funway4agents.co.uk In Panama City, St Andrew’s
Beach is known for its white- quartz sand and its fabulous array of activities, including boating, fishing, helicopter tours, snorkelling, paddleboarding and scuba diving to a variety of wrecked ships and artificial reefs. Bikes and
regular trips to its namesake island for hiking, snorkelling, shelling, and sea turtle and dolphin spotting in a remote setting. Miracle Strip Amusement Park, Gulf World Marine Park and Pier Park shopping and nightlife centre offer sand-free adventure with a laid-back beach vibe. Book it: Travel 2 offers seven nights at the three-star Hampton Inn Panama City Beach in a Standard Double Room from £999, including seven days’ car hire and return flights to Northwest Florida Beaches International airport from London between August 17 and October 28.
travel2.com Or try: Sebastian Inlet State Park, just 18 miles south of Melbourne, for surfing, shelling, snorkelling, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. TW
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