20 Extraordinary Road Trips That Will Change the Way You Travel
15. Gulfside Flavor on Florida’s Forgotten Coast

Ditch the crowds and head to Florida’s Forgotten Coast, a stretch of Highway 98 where time slows down and flip-flops are basically formal wear. From Apalachicola to Carrabelle, you’ll find oyster shacks, sugar-sand beaches, and sleepy fishing villages untouched by mass tourism. Kayak through salt marshes, climb the Cape St. George lighthouse, or just sip something cold on a front porch rocking chair. This road trip is pure Southern charm with a salty breeze—and a reminder that Florida’s best-kept secrets aren’t found in theme parks.