{"id":52526,"date":"2016-03-21T10:12:29","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T14:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=52526"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:36:23","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:36:23","slug":"jetblue-nonstop-flight-nyc-daytona-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/52526\/jetblue-nonstop-flight-nyc-daytona-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue Launches Nonstop Flight From NYC To Daytona Beach, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daytona Beach\u2019s 23 miles of Atlantic surf, sand and sunshine have made it a popular getaway for generations. While this all-American beach town is a favorite with those who like to party under the palms, it also appeals to a diverse group of vacationers. Surfers, cyclists and families flock to Daytona with good reason. It\u2019s an utterly unpretentious and budget-friendly destination, so a vacation here doesn\u2019t necessitate opening your wallet wide.<\/p>\n

Until recently, getting to Daytona from NYC required cumbersome connecting flights. Kiss those days goodbye. It\u2019s now easy for New Yorkers to visit, thanks to daily nonstop service on JetBlue. Depart JFK in the early afternoon and in just over two hours you\u2019ll feel the sand between your toes.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t expect South Beach: Daytona is synonymous with Spring Break and you will see your fair share of boisterous college kids. Let your city slicker judgments roll out with the tide and just enjoy this town\u2019s natural attributes.\u00a0Daytona and neighboring Ormond Beach offer what many consider the best surf break in the state. Rent surf or boogie boards, stand-up paddle boards, bikes and other beachside accoutrements\u00a0from the beachfront rental services that dot the coastline.<\/p>\n

The Eats<\/strong>
\n\"Vnysia\"

If you\u2019re on a culinary quest, this town will whet your appetite. Make a beeline for Donnie\u2019s Donuts<\/a>, where you\u2019ll mingle with locals who come for the 125 vintage varieties of freshly fried treats. Still can\u2019t find a flavor to please your palate? They customize.<\/p>\n

Vegans and veggies shouldn\u2019t miss the Dancing Avocado Kitchen<\/a>, a casual spot that serves healthy smoothies and a killer kale salad. Bring home a bottle of their house hot sauce, made from Bob Marley\u2019s recipe.<\/p>\n

For date night, elegant Martini\u2019s <\/a>serves a Florida farm-to-table menu in a romantic setting. Check out the pink-hued wall made entirely of Himalayan Sea Salt.<\/p>\n

New Smyrna Beach, An Arty Alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Daytona

Daytona has been the epicenter of auto racing since cars first drag raced on the sand in 1902 and it\u2019s home to the Daytona International Speedway. If history and proximity prove to be too much for your car-free ethos, head a few miles south to sleepy New Smyrna Beach<\/a>. This compact, art-infused beachside beauty is loaded with old-time Florida charm that\u2019s an elixir for culture-seeking urbanites\u2019 winter-weary souls. Stroll the streets or pedal your rental bike directly on the hard-packed sand. Browse independently owned shops, friendly bars and low-key eateries.<\/p>\n

The Hub on Canal<\/a> is a communal studio space where over 75 working artists create and exhibit. They offer a wide range of drop-in art workshops as well as daily yoga classes.<\/p>\n

The Hampton Inn is surrounded by lush plants and tropical trees and has the feel of a boutique hotel, offering guests a sheltering overnight respite.<\/p>\n

Getting Around
\n<\/strong>Votran<\/a> is Daytona\u2019s comprehensive bus system. A single ride costs $1.75. Rent a bike on the beach or at one of the numerous rental shops around town. Taxis wait at Daytona\u2019s airport and will zip you around town.<\/p>\n

For more information, go to DaytonaBeach.com<\/a>.\u00a0Log on to JetBlue.com<\/a> and check out the introductory airfares to start planning your visit.<\/p>\n

Photo credits:\u00a0Ricardo Mangual\u00a0and Vnysia\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Daytona Beach\u2019s 23 miles of Atlantic surf, sand and sunshine have made it a popular getaway for generations. While this all-American beach town is a favorite with those who like to party under the palms, it also appeals to a diverse group of vacationers. Surfers, cyclists and families flock to Daytona with good reason. It\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":52540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[757,224,785,750,817,786,747,758,829,776,777,791,699,770,806,790,813,1614,781,956,774,794,780,849,798,799,316,801,802],"tags":[238,40,31,21,381,293,212,299,133,449,169],"class_list":{"0":"post-52526","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-activity-2","8":"category-arts","9":"category-beaches-adventure-activity-2","10":"category-bike-2","11":"category-biking-adventure-activity-2","12":"category-boating-adventure-activity-2","13":"category-bus-2","14":"category-cafe-activity-2","15":"category-culture-2","16":"category-farms-food-drink","17":"category-fine-dining","18":"category-fishing-adventure-activity-2","19":"category-florida","20":"category-food-drink","21":"category-free-themes","22":"category-hiking-adventure-activity-2","23":"category-kitesurfing","24":"category-off-the-press","25":"category-outdoor-dining","26":"category-plane-2","27":"category-restaurants-food-drink","28":"category-sailing-adventure-activity-2","29":"category-seafood-food-drink","30":"category-shopping-2","31":"category-stand-up-paddle-boarding","32":"category-surfing-adventure-activity-2","33":"category-weekend-getaways","34":"category-windsurfing","35":"category-ziplining","36":"tag-adventure","37":"tag-art","38":"tag-bar","39":"tag-beach","40":"tag-biking","41":"tag-budget-friendly","42":"tag-hiking","43":"tag-locally-sourced","44":"tag-outdoors","45":"tag-restaurants","46":"tag-weekend-getaway"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":52540,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/6005761975_94a782c193_b-e1465064663964-300x168.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52526\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}