7th straight year for tourism destination award by Orlando Sentinel
Headline Surfer video produced by Serafina Frederick / Here is a view of the beach in New Smyrna Beach near the South Jetty, closest to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse shot on Labor Day 2012, a stretch of beach where animals are allowed. Below, Elizabeth Gifford, marketing and project manager for the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority, poses with a plaque after receiving the award on behalf of the SVAA.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- For the seventh year in a row, New Smyrna Beach has the distinction of being the "Best Beach" as chosen by the readers of the Orlando Sentinel.
Under the "best Bets" competition done by the daily metro newspaper annually, New Smyrna's for years, the sasand and surf is No. 1, hands down.
So while Daytona Beach may have the distinction of being coined, "The World's Most Famous Beach," New Smyrna Beach clearly has earned the moniker, "Best Beach."
"So while Daytona Beach may have the distinction of being coined, "The World's Most Famous Beach," New Smyrna Beach clearly has earned the moniker, "Best Beach."
This full page ad is appearing in USA Today in its US. Open tennis coverage as a promotion for the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authotity's tourism campaign for greater New Smyrna Beacxh, Port Orange, Edgewater, Oak Hill and unincorporared Osteen as a tourism destination. The SVAA operates out of the New Smyrna Beach Visitor Center, 2238 State Road 44 · New Smyrna Beach · FL · 32168
Here is the message the SVAA emphasizes with its USA Today advertisement:
When it comes to fin the sun, Florida offers many choices. For years, the savviest travelers have used a simple technique to identify the roads less traveled, but most worthy of exploration. The key: Follow the locals. Year after year, Central Florida residents have voted New Smyrna Beach "Best Beach" in the Orlando Sentinel's "Best Bets" competition, telling you when to consider this is one of the world's premiere vacation destinations, literally surrounded by world class coastal options. An unspoiled jewel located 45 minutes east of Orlando International Airport between Daytona and Kennedy Space Center, here you'll find a laid back blend of history , culture, the arts and nature; and 13 miles of pristine white sand beaches. New Smyrna Beach is an ecclectic mix of old and new of subtle sophistication and bohemian soul. It occupies a notable place in history as tye second oldest city in Florida, site of the largest attempt of British colonization in the new world. The city is also recognized as one of the "Top 100 Small Art Towns" in the US, home to numerous galleries and the internationally renowned Atlantic Center for the Arts. Other local atractions include two marine science centers featuring hands-on discovery tours; shopping and driving in both the historic (downtown) Canal Street and energetic (beachside) Flagler Avenue districts; and the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse at 187 feet, Florida's tallest. Finally, while arts and culture offer much, New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas of Port Orange, Edgewater, Oak Hill, and Osteen may be best known for outdoor recreation. The area's beaches are clean, safe, wide and uncrowded -- perfect for sunbathing, bicycling, swimming, fishing and building sand castles. National Geographic Magazine named New Smyrna Beach as one of the "World's Top 20 Surf Towns" and many know it as "The RedfishCapital of the World." Kaysking, paddle boarding and kite surfing are all popular. Accommodations range from charming hotels to quaint bed and breakfast inns, to a variety of oceanfront homes and vacation rentals. Condominiums are popular choices for familiues and extended stays. For more information, please call the Visitor Center at 1-800-215-0483 or visit nsbfla.com.
2238 State Road 44 · New Smyrna Beach · FL · 32168