(Photo Courtesy of Visit Myrtle Beach)

Visit Myrtle Beach has announced that its series, “Traveling the Spectrum,” will return for a second season with a brand-new cast, bringing fresh perspectives to the world of neurodivergent travel. Following the success of its debut season, now streaming on Peacock, the unscripted series, developed in partnership with The WorkShop Content Studios, is currently in production. Season two will once again highlight stories of three new cast members on the autism spectrum as they take sensory-friendly vacations to the Myrtle Beach area.

“‘Traveling the Spectrum’ has been a powerful way to share authentic stories and collaborate with experts in the autism community to highlight how travel can be more inclusive,” said Stuart Butler, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Myrtle Beach. “Season two builds on that foundation with new voices and perspectives, continuing to show that travel can be a meaningful and transformative experience for everyone. We hope this season inspires more families to feel confident and excited about exploring the world.”

Visit Myrtle Beach has released the bios of three confirmed cast members set to star in season two of “Traveling the Spectrum”:

• Mila Alvarez-Cruz: Mila is an adorable and curious 5-year-old girl from West New York, New Jersey, where she lives with her parents, Tanya and Miguel. Though she isn’t speaking yet, Mila communicates using an iPad AAC device and works hard every day to express herself. She loves cuddles with her Grampa Rudy, arm scratches from her Aunt Luna, fruit snacks, and playing in the water. Lately, she’s been showing her mom photos of the beach—her way of saying, “It’s time for a vacation!” With a baby brother on the way, this will be the family’s last getaway as a family of three, and Mila is ready for an adventure.

• Jonah Monroy: Jonah, 22, lives in Elk River, Minnesota with his parents, Rhonda and David. Diagnosed with autism and OCD at a young age, Jonah has always had a deep love for the ocean and airplanes—perhaps a connection to his birthplace, Hawaii. After a challenging summer road trip last year, Jonah declared he was done with vacations. But now, he’s having a change of heart and is willing to give travel one more shot. His sister, Siri, is joining him for the journey, and the whole family hopes this trip will rekindle Jonah’s excitement for exploring the world together.

• Brittney Sherell: Brittney, 33, is an author and poet based in Atlanta, Georgia. She uses her storytelling talents to share her experiences as an autistic woman and a person who spent time in the foster care system. She also works for an airline and advocates for increased autism support at airports, striving to make travel more accessible and inclusive. With her infectious smile and boundless energy, Brittney is on a mission to improve the lives of children in foster care. After spending her childhood moving from place to place out of necessity, she is now reclaiming travel on her own terms—this time, as an act of joy. As she plans her dream beach vacation, for the first time, the journey is entirely hers to create. Now, she’s planning her dream beach vacation, and for the first time, the journey is entirely hers to create.

Watch the trailer, meet the cast members and learn more about how you can watch full episodes of season one at www.TravelingTheSpectrumShow.com.

Additional information on sensory-friendly services and programs available in the Myrtle Beach area can be found at www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/autism.