10 Great American Beaches

The Sunny South

Lazy Lounging: If lounging around and doing absolutely nothing is your idea of the perfect vacation, then you may find a paradise in Naples. Couples especially are attracted to this affluent but casual seaside city, where the guy in the ratty Bermuda shorts next to you might own the five-star hotel you're visiting.

Historic Outer Banks: History is abundant in the Outer Bank of North Carolina. It gave flight to Wilbur and Orville Wright's first airplane and also brought down the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Lighthouse enthusiasts will also find the East Coast's oldest lighthouse on Ocracoke Island.

Photos: Visit Florida (top); Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (bottom)