U.S. Beach Travel
When it comes to vacations, beaches are timeless. But with all of the beach choices in the United States, planning the perfect beach getaway can be overwhelming. The Web resources in this guide break down U.S. beaches by region, presenting the best dunes and boardwalks from South Carolina to San Diego. You’ll learn where to find beaches on the East Coast, the Southeast, the West Coast and of course Hawaii, and get the best online tools for finding beach hotels and cheap flights to the beach.
Expand All Guide SectionsBest of the Beach
This section spotlights some of the best beaches in the U.S. with top 10 lists compiled by prolific ... read more »
Regional Beach Travel
From coast to coast, the United States is practically a beach wonderland. This section helps you ... read more »
Getting to the Beach
Before you can dip your toes in the sea and settle into your beach holiday, you’ll need to find a flight—and finding a cheap flight can make the trip that much sweeter. This section has online flight search tools and discount airfare carriers to make finding a deal on a flight easy.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Find cheap flights easily with help from the findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide, which has a section full of flight search tools and booking advice.
- Bundles are travel packages that include flights and accommodations, and are often cheaper than purchasing everything separately. Visit Budget Travel for “The Real Deals,” a feature on budget bundles in the United States, some of which are for beach destinations.
Dulcinea's Picks
For a flight search tool …
Farecast
predicts the fluctuation of airline ticket prices by consulting a database of airfares. Look for the best deals on flights to beach destinations in the near future, including last-minute fares and special fares for families. Each listing includes a note as to whether the fare is holding steady or rising, so you'll know how fast to act on a purchase. Note that predicted prices are only available for major U.S. and Canadian cities for certain dates.
For airlines …
JetBlue
offers cheap fares within the United States and makes it easy to find, book and track flights. Consult the “Where we fly” section for a clearly displayed map of destination and departure cities, many of which are close to beach destinations in Florida and California.
Spirit Airlines
is a discount U.S. carrier that recently expanded its service to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to begin in late May 2008. The airline also services numerous Florida destinations, and offers all-inclusive beach vacations.
Hotels at the Beach
After a long day of salt water, sand and sun, a comfortable place to rest can make all the ... read more »
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