The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-12-07
Rambling
Coastal Highway
Florida Resorts
In Southern States
Appalachian Highway
by THE TRAVELLER

Stretching into the sunny South
land beckon YOU TO be away on
vour midwinter vacation jaunt,
Rreezing along over the highways
near fields bordering on neighbor'
ing mountains or skimming along
over the rails in a comfortable
Pullman compartment, looking al
the fast moving scenery, is only
the frontispiece to pleasing va
cation.
what a picture these fleeing
scenes present Summer beauties
slorified and ready Tor winter Vaca-
tionists Ideal-yes. and more.
The new Asiaucic Coastal High
way, officially opened this year by
Mayor John 7. Alsop. of Jackson
vile, and party OF representative
citizens from important cities
along the highway. is one OF the
Iaost popular auto routes.
It serves as a connecting INK oe-
tween Washington and Key Yves.
via Richmond. Stopping at the Jel-
ferson Hotel in Richmond one flrst
experiences the typical hospitality
and warmth of the South.
The trip from Richmond to Nor
folk can be made over the Richmond
to.Sea Highway or the Atlantic
Coastal. Both lead through inter.
esting and historic country. The
Richmond-to-tne-sea rosie Leading
into Norfolk via the new Norfolk
bridge and the Atlantic coastai
route over the James River bridge.
A brief stop-over al Wilmington
and a dash off TO Charleston.
charming Southern city, famous
for its Magnolia Gardens and hos
pitality. Then, too. the historically
inclined traveller will revel in a
visit to Battery Park on the
waterfront the starting point OF
the civil war.
Savannah welcomes its visitors
with open arms. The new DeSoto
Hotel offers all the latest in hotel
conveniences-swi pool. ship
deck suite on roof, beautiful gardens
and marvellous cuisine. The park ar
rangement of this Georgia city is
remarka ble-youm enjoy driving
through it.
Driving southwark one passes
through Brunswick, Ga. then into
Florida and along the east coast.
Because of the remarkable variety
and number of resorts, the PENN
sular State appeals not to one class
alone but to every purse and in
clination. Once regarded as
luxury for only the select -circle II
wealth, a Florida vacation is now
well within the range of every Yaca-
tionist,s purse.
Jacksonville, an attractive and
busy community, is the commercial
city OF Florida. with ideal resorts,
hotels, beaches. golf courses ana
social advantages galore.
The east coast is dotted With In
viting resort towns. such as st.
Augustine, Oldest city in Americ a;
Daytona. Eau Gallie, Fort Pierce.
etc.
Next 4 view of Lake Worth ana
the bordering cities Of West Palm
Beach and Palm Beach. Both are
shining new cities. void Of all traces
OF the fall havoc and ably prepared
to accommodate the most fastidi JUS
OF winter yacationists.
Hotels. golf courses a vista of
yachts and fishing craft complete
the picture.
William Allen White says: Miami
is the most gorgeous example Of
upper-class civilization on the
planet It is linked with Miami
Beach by beautiful causeway.
Just imagine driving over this span
in the late afternoon when the sun is
sinking in a reddish hued Western
sky, cleaning on the world-famous
Miami skyline.
!, One OF the most magnetic in.
ducements of these two Mianlis is
the wealth of outdoor enjoyment Of
fered to folks of all ages and tastes.
From early morn till nightfall there
are outdoor sports to meet every
requirement. The mind is well ell
tertained while the body uncon.
sciously absorbs the health that
adds years to our Eone-too.long life.
But the West Coast. An airplane
would be best to travel in when
visiting these Sou hern resorts.
They all have so muc!4 to offer that
trying to decide which one is best
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