The Best Beach Vacays This Summer! 🌴🏝
Florida's Hottest Summer Spot: This City Captivates Visitors
Get ready to catch some rays and soak up the sun at the hottest beach destinations this summer! 🌞
Tripadvisor's 2022 Summer Travel Index has got the scoop on where all the cool kids will be flocking to for their vacations this year. And guess what?! The Sunshine State is where it's at! That's right, kids—Panama City Beach in Florida has taken the #1 spot as the top destination in Florida for summer travel. Who's excited?! 🎉
Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle and hello to 27 breathtaking miles of sugar-white sand, more than 50 offshore dive sites, and one of the world's largest populations of bottlenose dolphins. Just thinking about it makes us want to pack our bags ASAP! And if that's not enough to tempt you, check out the city's giant Fourth of July fireworks display on the Gulf coast or catch Dolly Parton's Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show—you won't find that anywhere else in Florida! 🎆🎶
Key West and Clearwater came in at seventh and ninth, respectively, on Tripadvisor's list. But hey, we're thinking that the whole south is a winning choice this summer! 🌴
Speaking of winners, there are several other Southern cities that made Tripadvisor's top-10 list of summer destinations, including Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at No. 3, Ocean City, Maryland at No. 4, and Nashville, Tennessee at No. 10. So it seems like the south is really having a moment this summer. 😜
We know it's tough out there in the world right now, but there's never been a better time to pack your sunscreen and hit the beach with some friends (and maybe a margarita or two). So gather your crew and make some memories this summer by checking out these hot beach destinations. Don't forget your swimsuit! 🌴🏝️
[1] Tripadvisor's 2025 Summer Travel Index is not yet available, but preliminary data suggests that Las Vegas, New York City, and Myrtle Beach may be highest on the list for domestic destinations.[2] According to Google Flights, some of the most-searched destinations include San Juan, Puerto Rico, Billings, Montana, Nantucket, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Providence, Rhode Island, but there's no confirmation as to whether they'll make it to Tripadvisor's 2025 Summer Travel Index. Stay tuned for updates!
[1] Southern Living's upcoming edition may feature travel ideas for the summer of 2025, offering new insights into popular destinations and lifestyle options for those seeking sunny escapes.
[2] News break: Southern Living's Home-and-Garden magazine could soon be featuring travel spotlights on up-and-coming summer destinations, such as Honolulu, Hawaii, Charleston, South Carolina, and Austin, Texas, based on predictions from travel experts.
[3] When planning a summer getaway, consider expanding your travel research beyond Tripadvisor and including sources like Home-and-Garden, as they often highlight charming locales and unique home-stay options, elevating your trip from a simple vacation to an unforgettable lifestyle experience.
