barrier island
noun
: a long broad sandy island lying parallel to a shore that is built up by the action of waves, currents, and winds and that protects the shore from the effects of the ocean
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The 18-mile-long barrier island is known for its high-end shopping along Worth Avenue, historic landmarks (the Flagler Museum), and an impressive roster of hotels; both The Breakers and The Brazilian Court Hotel are centrally located in town.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Or, for a decidedly quieter, more romantic experience, head to Bean Point Beach, known for its sunset views.
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Gasparilla Island
Head to this slender link in the chain of Gulf barrier islands to experience Old Florida charm at its finest.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
Volunteer pilots from the nonprofit organization, Turtles Fly Too, flew some of the turtles from Massachusetts and New York to the Georgia barrier island.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
The city bought two billboards to blast out the message to drivers coming in and out of the barrier island.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Between that review and more regular inspections of the four bridges that include divers and underwater sonar, officials decided to install new barrier islands around the piers of the Commodore Barry Bridge south of Philadelphia.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Grand Isle Best known for its deep-sea fishing and birding habitat, Louisiana's Grand Isle is the state's only inhabited barrier island.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Rentals on Siesta Key, a barrier island connected to Sarasota by two bridges, are more expensive, but offer easy beach access, free trolley service and small town charm.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Located on a barrier island just a short drive from downtown Miami, this resort is a tranquil retreat with its pristine beaches, tennis facilities, and a world-class spa.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Or, for a decidedly quieter, more romantic experience, head to Bean Point Beach, known for its sunset views.
more on anna maria island
03 of 10
Gasparilla Island
Head to this slender link in the chain of Gulf barrier islands to experience Old Florida charm at its finest.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
Volunteer pilots from the nonprofit organization, Turtles Fly Too, flew some of the turtles from Massachusetts and New York to the Georgia barrier island.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
The city bought two billboards to blast out the message to drivers coming in and out of the barrier island.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Between that review and more regular inspections of the four bridges that include divers and underwater sonar, officials decided to install new barrier islands around the piers of the Commodore Barry Bridge south of Philadelphia.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Grand Isle Best known for its deep-sea fishing and birding habitat, Louisiana's Grand Isle is the state's only inhabited barrier island.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Rentals on Siesta Key, a barrier island connected to Sarasota by two bridges, are more expensive, but offer easy beach access, free trolley service and small town charm.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Located on a barrier island just a short drive from downtown Miami, this resort is a tranquil retreat with its pristine beaches, tennis facilities, and a world-class spa.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
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