by Kristen Hess
Last updated: 10:10 AM ET, Wed April 24, 2024
Visit Myrtle Beach just unveiled the trailer for a new,
potentially groundbreaking series called Traveling the
Spectrum, which follows three families that have a member on the autism
spectrum as they travel to Myrtle
Beach.
The new series was created in part to challenge the
misconception that individuals with autism cannot travel, often because
families of children on the spectrum are usually less likely to embark on
vacations.
According to data from Visit Myrtle Beach, 87 percent of
families with a child on the spectrum rarely go on vacations.
“We’re looking forward to the upcoming release of ‘Traveling
the Spectrum’ as we believe it represents a step forward in inclusivity and
understanding,” Visit Myrtle Beach Butler Chief Marketing Officer Stuart Butler
said.
“As the trailer reveals, the show will give viewers a new
perspective as these inspiring families discover the joys of Myrtle Beach, a
destination where any family of any persuasion can have a great time and be
their best self,” Butler continued.
The new show will showcase the unique experiences of the
Tilk family from Michigan, the Hill family from Texas, and the Gielink family
from Ohio as they explore Myrtle Beach and the world of sensory travel.
The families will also confront many of the challenges and
stigmas that individuals on the spectrum face when traveling.
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