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Avelo recently started offering affordable flights out of Wilmington. Here’s where you can fly and what to do when you get there.
Avelo—a super affordable airline based in Houston, Texas—offers flights out of the Wilmington Airport to multiple palm-dotted locations in Florida. With spring break season right around the corner, saving on airfare means more to spend on luxury hotels, upscale dining and unforgettable experiences. Here’s a look at the affordable vacation flights Delawareans can take without the hassle of going to an out-of-state airport.
Orlando
Things to Do: There’s no lack of fun to be had in Orlando. The Florida city is home to over a dozen theme parks. Theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld and the Universal Orlando Resort allow you to center a whole vacation around theme park exploration. With the new Hogwarts video game making waves, it’s the perfect time to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.
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Places to Stay: Orlando’s multitude of theme parks and resorts offer plenty of stay options. There are many Disney Resort hotels including fun, kid-friendly hotels and luxurious villas.
Tampa
Things to Do: A Tampa Bay vacation is full of history and culture, thanks to the region’s many museums, zoos and aquariums. Tampa is also home to many Michelin-recipient restaurants, a number of which specialize in the Cuban and Spanish influences that color the area.
Enjoy a stroll in one of the many urban parks, including the Tampa Riverwalk. Plus, the Busch Gardens theme park offers 300 acres of attractions like thrilling rides, a zoo with more than 12,000 animals, live shows, games and more. For more fun, enjoy outdoor adventures like a guided ziplining experience or kayaking at Hillsborough River State Park just outside the city.
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Places to Stay: Tampa has many options for stays, including the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The Seminole is one of the largest casinos in the country and a resort featuring a luxurious spa, fine dining options, three pools and more. If you want to go the boutique hotel route, Hotel Haya is just minutes from Downtown Tampa and offers a soulful stay in a historic part of the city.
Fort Lauderdale
Things to Do: After jetting out of the Wilmington Airport, enjoy a 24-mile span of golden beaches and blue waters in Fort Lauderdale. Grab a table at beach eateries ranging from upscale seafood and classy Italian restaurants to taquerias and pizzerias. There’s plenty to do at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park including kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking and more. Feeling romantic? Book a relaxing cruise on an authentic Italian gondola to experience the “Venice of America,” filled with mansion-lined waterways.
If you’re looking for a tranquil beach day, try spending an afternoon at Hillsboro Beach, about 30 minutes from central Fort Lauderdale. This peninsula spans three miles in length and just 900 feet in width, leaving you surrounded by beautiful ocean. Climb the stairs of the historic lighthouse for astounding ocean views, and keep an eye out for sea turtles! Hillsboro Beach has one of the highest densities of sea turtle nests along Florida’s East Coast.
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Places to Stay: For the full resort experience, Pelican Grand Beach Resort offers everything you need for an easy and fun getaway. From elegant beachfront dining to relaxing lazy river and spa experiences, this resort is perfect for a soothing weekend away. The North Beach Village Resort is a collection of 12 different boutique hotel properties, including Aqua Hotel. Aqua is close to beaches, great restaurants and plenty of nightlife.
Fort Myers
Things to Do: As this charming beach city rebuilds after the effects of Hurricane Ian, there are many ways to experience and enjoy Fort Myers, and businesses are eager to welcome tourists this season.
Outdoor fun includes shelling and fishing along the white beaches and exploring the islands off the coast. Captiva Island and Sanibel are both perfect destinations for outdoors enthusiasts with plenty of biking and hiking trails, sailing and many other outdoor activities. History enthusiasts can visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates to see the historic winter vacation homes of these two innovators and learn more about their lives and influence.
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Places to Stay: Enjoy the full resort and spa experience at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa. This waterfront hotel overlooks Sanibel and Captiva Island, so visitors can enjoy all the fun outdoors activities these islands offer.
West Palm Beach
Things to Do: If art and culture are what you’re after, look no further than West Palm Beach. With a world-renowned art museum, Broadway-quality shows and a historic district known for antiquing, this Florida city is the perfect destination for those with refined tastes. Antique Row is filled with charm, offering art galleries, award-winning restaurants and over 40 antique shops to explore.
For nightlife and entertainment, just take a walk down Clematis Street. If beaches and wildlife are more your speed, visit Manatee Lagoon to learn all about wild manatees and enjoy seasonal viewings.
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Places to Stay: The Breakers Palm Beach is the perfect resort hotel to experience West Palm Beach after an escape from the Wilmington Airport. With amenities like onsite dining, pools and a spa, the hotel has a little something for everyone. To stay within walking distance of all the nightlife and entertainment of the strip, book a room at The Ben, Autograph Collection hotel, just a block away. With a rooftop lounge and views of the Palm Harbor Marina, you’re sure to feel all the luxury you expect from a vacation stay.
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Related: Avelo Airlines Provides Low-Cost Vacation Flights Out of Wilmington