{"id":18030,"date":"2021-09-08T03:50:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T03:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=18030"},"modified":"2021-09-08T03:54:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T03:54:33","slug":"8-reasons-go-beach-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/uncategorized\/8-reasons-go-beach-fall","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons You Should Go To The Beach This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sand and surf aren\u2019t just for summer fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just because summer is over doesn\u2019t mean you need to stop hitting the beach! A fall beach trip has many upsides\u2014less crowds, fewer sunburns, off-season deals, the list goes on! Sure, you may need a light jacket in the evening, but there\u2019s still so much to enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our full list of fall benefits and some ideas for where you should visit to be an autumn beach bum.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clearer views of the waves are a major plus!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Fewer Crowds<\/b>
\n<\/b>Hotspots like <\/span>Cozumel, Mexico<\/span><\/a> are packed with fun all year, but the fall gives you a chance to appreciate the coast at a slower pace. Enjoy an open beach and peaceful ocean views unobstructed by other loungers\u2019 umbrellas. Plus there are more ways to get there now that <\/span>cruises are returning to Cozumel<\/span><\/a>!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Cheaper Travel<\/b>
\n<\/b>Fall is considered the \u201cshoulder season,\u201d between the peak and off-peak season, in a lot of beach destinations. When summer vacations have ended, but people aren\u2019t <\/span>yet <\/span><\/i>rushing south to escape the winter, there are <\/span>big travel deals<\/span><\/a> out there to entice you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who doesn’t love a deal?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Better Shopping<\/b>
\n<\/b>Shopping Meccas like <\/span>St. Thomas<\/span><\/a> (the \u201cduty-free capital of the world\u201d) can be jam-packed in the summer, but as crowds thin out in the fall, it\u2019s easier to shop in town between beach lounging sessions. And with fewer customers, local merchants may even come down on prices. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Aruba is one of your best bets for warm waters in the fall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Warmer Water<\/b>
\n<\/b>Summer heat warms the ocean and by fall, it can actually be warmer than in August! Did you know that the water off <\/span>Aruba\u2019s<\/span><\/a> beautiful beaches is warmest in October? Same with its neighbor <\/span>Curacao<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Heading further south, the weather is plenty warm too! <\/span>Belize<\/span><\/a> averages 85 degrees or more from September to November. Best of all, you can again sail to all three of these spots so getting there is part of the fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Florida is a top spot for fall fishing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Fishing Season
\n<\/b>Any angler in your life likely knows that the best time to fish in the Gulf of Mexico is early fall\u2014that\u2019s when most fishing competitions are held. Florida has no shortage of fishing spots, so check out the waters around Tampa<\/a> and Miami<\/a>, or even Mobile, Alabama<\/a> to drop your line.<\/p>\n

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Take off your shoes (they make great goals) for beach soccer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Active Sports<\/b>
\n<\/b>Let\u2019s be honest, in July you can work up a sweat just by lying on the beach. Cooler weather in fall can be the perfect time to get active. Try some beach volleyball or barefoot soccer on the sand at a soccer-crazed island like <\/span>Jamaica<\/span><\/a>, another fall beach destination welcoming cruisers again.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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September and October are great times to hang ten.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Surfing The Swells<\/b>
\n<\/b>California has long been the crown jewel of surfing on the U.S. mainland, but visiting surfers will find a major bummer during the summer: flat waves. The swells kick up in the fall and there can be perfect wind conditions and warm water until November. Head towards <\/span>Long Beach, California<\/span><\/a> and hang ten!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

8. Festivals Galore
\n<\/b>The end of tourist season is often when the locals come out to play. With great weather along the gulf coast, you can find fun fall festivals from Texas<\/a> to Alabama<\/a>\u2014especially if you\u2019re a shrimp lover! And beer lovers already<\/i> have their calendar marked for Oktoberfest, but why not enjoy a brew near the beach? There are renowned breweries around Tampa, Florida<\/a> and Norfolk, Virginia<\/a>, so post up and say \u201cprost!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sand and surf aren\u2019t just for summer fun. 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