Discover the best beaches and beach reads 🐚

Also inside: Gardening tips from a pro Having trouble viewing this email? [Click Here]( [10best logo]( [forward this email]( Where are the best beaches in America? We tapped travel experts across the country to nominate their favorite sandy shores in seven coastal states. As you plan your summer travels, we suggest you browse these top-recommended beaches. You just might discover your next vacation destination. Readers can vote on their favorites daily through May 20 at noon ET, and we’ll announce winners on May 29. Also, what’s a beach vacation without a tantalizing beach read? We asked best-selling author Carley Fortune what’s on her reading list this summer, and she shared her top recommendations. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Best-selling author Carley Fortune shares her picks for 10 best beach reads this summer]( [Best-selling author Carley Fortune shares her picks for 10 best beach reads this summer]( Carley Fortune is no stranger to a great beach read. As the author of two summer romance bestsellers, "Every Summer After" and "Meet Me at the Lake," Fortune knows how to spin a captivating yarn that pairs perfectly with a cocktail, sunscreen, and waterfront views. Her books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Her latest novel, "This Summer Will Be Different" (May 2024), is a love story that unfolds in the idyllic coastal setting of Prince Edward Island, where her main character, Lucy, vacations every summer. We asked Fortune to share what's on her reading list this summer. These 10 beach reads are her top picks. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( 🏖️ Vote now: Best of beaches [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in California]( With 840 miles of coastline stretching from Mexico to Oregon, the Golden State is no stranger to beaches. There are over 400 of them... [Vote Now]( [[RIGHT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in Florida]( From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, the Sunshine State boasts 825 miles of beaches, many of which are ranked among the best on... [Vote Now]( [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in Michigan]( With shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan offers visitors hundreds of miles of family-friendly freshwater beaches, perfect... [Vote Now]( [[RIGHT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in New Jersey]( New Jersey offers beachgoers 130 miles of coastline dotted with beaches, barrier islands, lighthouses, and scenic views. Hundreds of... [Vote Now]( [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in North Carolina]( North Carolina is home to two national seashores, seven coastal lighthouses, and some 300 miles of barrier island beaches — nearly all... [Vote Now]( [[RIGHT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in South Carolina]( Warm sand, blue water, and refreshing Atlantic Ocean breezes — these elements await visitors to the sandy shores and barrier islands... [Vote Now]( [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Beach in Texas]( Texas is known for many things — cowboys, barbeque, and wide-open spaces — which may be why its 300-plus miles of sparkling... [Vote Now]( [How does your flower garden grow? Get 10 tips from a star horticulturist]( [How does your flower garden grow? Get 10 tips from a star horticulturist]( Walking into a plant nursery can be overwhelming, especially when you want a stunning flower garden at home. Before the planting season begins, look for guidance from experts. We tapped Steve Foltz, director of horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, for help with flower garden ideas and tips. He’s been with the horticulture department since 1988, taught university-level courses in horticulture for three decades, and is a member of the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Hall of Fame. He knows his stuff. We ask the important questions and Foltz answers. Want your flower garden to resemble those at Zoo Blooms, the annual event held at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (also voted the Best Flower Festival in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards)? You’re in the right place. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( [10best logo]( Trusted Travel + Lifestyle Advice [visit us on facebook]( [visit us on twitter]( [visit us on pinterest]( [visit us on pinterest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 32 E Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601 Need to unsubscribe? [Click Here](