In addition to loving wine and craft beer, South Walton and Destin residents and visitors have an appreciation for the perfect Bloody Mary.
What better way to honor this morning cocktail than to hold a Bloody Mary Festival to see which restaurant makes the most delicious Bloody Mary on the Emerald Coast? South Walton's Bloody Mary Festival is celebrating its 9th Annual Event on Oct. 14, 2023 at the Market Shops at Sandestin near Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort . Past “People’s Choice Winner” Bud & Alley’s
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Published on Tuesday, September 27, 2016
The 3rd Annual Eggs on the Beach EggFest will return to Seascape Resort this weekend! On Sept. 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than 30 Big Green Eggs will be fired up and teams will be cooking and serving samples of their best recipes for a chance to win cash and prizes. The cooking competition benefits two local non-profits--the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food For Thought. Here's what's new at the 2016 Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition: More Cook Teams. The 2016 competition of foods cooked on the
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Published on Monday, September 19, 2016
With many miles of sugar white sand beaches and shimmering emerald green water, it’s natural for families to want to own a slice of paradise. There are hundreds of listings, dozens of websites, and a wide range of prices. Where to begin? We recommend starting with a trusted and experienced real estate agent. What makes the best Destin Real Estate Agent? Here are some things to look for in a Emerald Coast Realtor: Narrow Destin Real Estate Options. In today’s technology driven environment, information is at our finger tips, and often creates information
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Published on Tuesday, September 13, 2016
We’ve been welcoming guests who are taking advantage of our Be Complete Beach Retreat . While the package includes shopping at Whole Foods and a complimentary yoga class, guests have asked for recommendations on other ways to relax and rejuvenate while visiting in Destin and South Walton. We recommend scheduling a service at Serenity by the sea. If you’ve experienced, Serenity by the sea you know what we’re talking about. This spa features many services, including facials, massages and body treatments as well as a salon with styling and nail stations
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Published on Monday, September 12, 2016
Life is full of special moments and if you don’t take time to celebrate, you’re missing out. It’s so easy to just keep going with life as usual but we’re here to remind you to take time to celebrate life! Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, reunion or just time together with friends, Newman-Dailey created the Celebration Vacation package to make your celebration even more memorable. (and because who doesn’t like free stuff?) The Celebration Vacation includes: - A bottle of Champagne - $50 Silver Sands Premium Outlets Gift Card - Silver Sands
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Published on Friday, September 9, 2016
Many of our guests ask about local craft beers brewed in South Walton and we're always excited to share what's new and local. Grayton Beer Company recently announced that their beer currently packaged as 30A Beach Blonde Ale is now available in 12 oz. cans as Beach Permit Blonde Ale. Appropriately named, the new aluminum packaging allows the popular local brew to be iced down and taken to the beach where glass is prohibited. For those who are not familiar with Grayton Beer Company, it was launched by Jamey Price on Jan. 1, 2014.
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Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Tropical Storm Hermine has turned up the surf as she makes her way toward Tallahassee (166 miles east of Destin) so we’re on double red flag conditions and water is closed for swimming. After more than 30 years of living and working along the Emerald Coast, we’ve learned what to expect depending on where the eye of the storm is forecasted to make landfall. We are very fortunate to be on the west side of the storm and far from the eye. We are not anticipating much beyond high surf and some rain. Once the storm moves through, we anticipate a sunny
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Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016