Cheap Beach Vacations in Florida

"On the Forgotten Coast, this largely undeveloped 22-mile barrier island moves at a slower pace, prized for shelling, bird-watching, lighthouse exploration, and exceptional beach stargazing at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park; sea turtle nesting at dawn is common in early summer. A local ordinance limiting buildings above three stories has preserved the low-rise, tranquil character, and nearby eats include Paddy’s Raw Bar (many oyster preparations and a well-balanced shrimp salad sandwich) and longtime favorites like Aunt Ebby’s Ice Cream for families." - Carrie Honaker Carrie Honaker Carrie Honaker is a Florida-based writer who has hauled oyster cages off the Forgotten Coast of Florida, made Guavaberry Liqueur with a 7th generation distiller on St. Maarten, and stomped cacao pods in Grenada. She writes about food, drink, travel, and culture for Bon Appetit, Conde Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines