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Allegiant Travel Company
CEO/CHAIRMAN
Maurice J. Gallagher
PUBLICATION MANAGER Robyn Davies
EDITOR
Gabriele Walkow
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Connor McIIveen
WRITERS
Heather Turk, Nancy Foster, Matt Seli, H. Wadowski, Joel Poiley, Gabriele Walkow, Sandra Chambers, Sandi Mckenna, Misty Wells, Lynn Seldon, Marcia Biggs and Sheri Wilken
PRODUCTION/DESIGN 702West.com
PHOTO CREDITS
Reg Garner, visitstpeteclearwater.com, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chiles Restaurant Group, Renee McVety, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau, Discover The Palm Beaches, Visit Panama City Beach, Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Amelia Island Visitors & Convention Bureau, Laurie Ross Photography, John Collins, Brian James Gallery Photography, Sunken Gardens, Skip Milos/Tampa Bay Rays, Salvador Dali Museum Inc., Morean Arts Center, Thomas U. Gessler, B. Lively/Barry Lively Images, Green Bench Brewing Co., Pinellas Ale Works, Sundial St. Pete, The Kimpton Hotel Zamora, Rick Falkenstein, Sandi Mckenna, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, Manstrom Photography/courtesy of Loews Don CeSar, Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach, Wayne Cathel/Belleair Images, Ashleigh Crowe, Shannon Leah Batton, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, Hilton Clearwater Beach, Cooters Restaurant & Bar, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Michael Scheuer, Columbia Restaurant Group, Alligator Attraction, Lightheart Photography, John Athanason/Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Mike Womack, Sheri Wilken, Mote Marine Laboratory, Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, Cindy Brown, Captain Lori Deaton, Loving Light Yoga, Joao Pollo, Tid Griffin, @spqrguymontag, Manatees Pizza, Father and Son Pizzeria, The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours, Hennessey Arabians, Silver Springs State Park, Airports Worldwide, The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando, Greg j. Piecora, Debra Ellen Hartman, Nicole O’Brien Photography, Lynn Seldon Ink, exploreasheville.com, John Warner, Bondfire Restaurant Group, Brentwood Restaurant & Bistro, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Heritage Golf Group, The Sea Pines Resort/Rob Tipton, Ballastone Inn, Gastonian Inn, Printmakers Inn, Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
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Thank you for choosing Allegiant! We work hard every day to offer you the best deals on travel to make you and your wallet happy. From the theme parks of Orlando to the beaches of Southwest Florida, flights to your favorite destinations have never been more affordable. This summer will be a particularly exciting one for Allegiant as we launch expanded summer service from Myrtle Beach and Savannah/Hilton Head. Allegiant also recently became the first-ever “Official Passenger Airline Partner” for NASCAR. This new partnership will allow race fans to take advantage of Allegiant’s ultra-low fares in more than 20 NASCAR race markets. Sunseeker offers an in-depth look at our most popular destinations and provides information on the best places to eat, drink and play. Amazing Amelia Island awaits on page 11. On page 18, learn about St. Petersburg: A City of Reinvention. Tango with tarpons on Fort Myers Beach and Boca Grande on page 52 and discover 360 degrees of family fun in Orlando on page 63. Then on page 72, find out why South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island has been named the 2016 North American Golf Destination of the Year. We hope you continue taking advantage of our low fares and nonstop flights for your travel needs. Thanks again for choosing Allegiant and have a great trip!
Maurice J. Gallagher CEO/Chairman Allegiant Travel Company