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explore Hot Spots Great Getaways Best Beaches FOR Adventurers Tulum ★ FOR Families sarasoTa ★ FOR Luxury Lovers monTeGo Bay photos (clockwise from top left): hemis/alamy, www.visitsarasota.org, am resorts/wild orchid montego bay, sandiego.org, istockphoto/thinkstock, and courtesy of pueblo bonito resorts Why: ■ the ancient mayans created a calendar that intrigues us to this day. no doubt they could pick a good beach. the views of the crystalline blue caribbean from the ruins dotting the cliffs; el castillo, the watchtower, residing over the beach. on the white sands and ponder the mysteries of tulum. for more on a riviera maya vacation in mexico, turn to page 26. ■ america’s foremost beach expert, dr. beach, has named florida’s siesta beach “the best beach in america.” a quiet visit after labor day weekend, when it’s less crowded and the waters are still warm enough for swimming through november. close to the beach park, complete with snack bars, grills, picnic tables, shade trees, and showers. drbeach.org ■ secrets wild orchid and st. James resorts in Jamaica offer adults-only hideaways just 20 minutes from the airport. luxury in every aspect of your stay. enjoy personalized attention as you plan meals, entertainment, and exciting adventures. by the member-only preferred club lounge and pool, and order the drink of your choice. usairwaysvacations.com Don’t miss: ■ ■ ■ lay your Towel: ■ ■ ■ CaBo san luCas ★ CaPe HaTTeras FOR Swimmers FOR Naturalists ★ CoronaDo FOR Surfers Why: ■ pueblo bonito los cabos resort & spa in cabo san lucas, mexico, overlooks the stunning sea of cortes. doing laps in the calm waters off beautiful el médano beach, known as the area’s best swimming beach. within reach of exciting downtown cabo, brimming with shops, restaurants, and nightlife. usairwaysvacations.com ■ the u.s.’s first national seashore, this historic n.c. beach has witnessed everything from blackbeard to civil war battles. a dizzying climb to the top of the famous cape hatteras lighthouse — the tallest brick lighthouse in the u.s. to watch some of the best surfing on the east coast, not to mention superb beachcombing and fishing. nps.gov/caha ■ Just outside san diego, coronado beach is a lush oasis by the sea measuring hundreds of yards wide. the hotel del coronado. this century-old property has hosted everyone from charles lindbergh to marilyn monroe. on north beach for surfing, central beach for peoplewatching, or the shores for bodyboarding. sandiego.org Don’t miss: ■ ■ ■ lay your Towel: ■ ■ ■ usairwaysmag.com July 2012 15 http://WWW.VISITSARASOTA.ORG http://www.drbeach.org http://www.usairwaysvacations.com http://www.SANDIEGO.ORG http://www.usairwaysvacations.com http://www.nps.gov/caha http://www.sandiego.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2012

US Airways - July 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Beaches
Wine & Dine: Table to Farm
Adventure: Home-Court Advantage
Great Escapes: Mayan Adventure
Destination Fabulous
Gear Up: Activate!
London Calling
Room with a View
Chefs Tell: Water's Edge
Charlotte in 2012
Best of Health
Flying High in North Carolina
Charlotte U.S.A.: From Crackers to Gelato
University Spotlight: Grand Canyon University
Must Read: Better, Stronger, Faster
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2012