GREAT AMERICAN BEACHES 101
For an unforgettable beach experience this summer, you don't need to
travel to travel outside the U.S. Making sense of American beaches for
the sophisticated traveler, Sherman's Travel
uncovers 29 of the best seaside getaways and reveals which ones are
tops for families, romance, nature, nightlife, and more. From coast to
coast, the editors pick the best places to stay and eat – from hotpots
like South Beach and The Hamptons to hideaways like Bethany Beach (DE)
and Carova Beach (NC) to exotic destinations like Puerto Rico's
Bioluminescent Bay and The US Virgin Islands' Trunk Bay. P. 74
SUMMER'S TOP FOUR SWEET SPOTS – AND BEST DEALS FOR GETTING THERE
Every month, Sherman's Travel
scans the world's weather patterns and seasonal costs to uncover the
season's four high value "Sweet Spots." Now, the editors help readers
make this season's Sweet Spots (Nicaragua, Anguilla, Mexico City, and
Telluride) happen by directing them to the Luxe List, where they'll
find the best luxury deals available for each destination. For
starters, Anguilla, a budget-breaker most of the year, offers
surprisingly ideal summer weather and diving. Even better, the editors
uncovered 50% off rates at the island's five-star Cap Juluca. P. 38
STRATEGY: HOW TO MASTER THE MILEAGE GAME
Sophisticated, value-conscious travelers know that maximizing mileage
allows you to invest the savings in upscale hotels, dining, and more.
But more than 25 years after their introduction, frequent flier
programs are bigger and more complicated than ever thanks to black-out
dates, hard-to-use miles, and a host of obscure rules. Coming to the
rescue, Sherman's Travel reveals the insider secrets to scoring free tickets, snagging upgrades, and getting the most out of your mileage. P. 35
Also in this issue:
- The Top 10 Outdoor Adventures: From Fiji to Tahoe, Sherman's Travel picks the the world's top ten destinations for diving, hiking, kayaking, surfing, and more. P.10
- Cooking School for Every Budget: For a tasty
travel experience, the editors review cooking courses – at three price
points – in Italy, Cajun Country, and Vietnam. P.40
- The Perfect Trip – The Adriatic Coast: Sherman's Travel details two weeks of coastal towns and islands from Venice to Rovinj to Dubrovnik P. 54
