If you’re anything like us, you love to save money. This week our guests will enjoy a beach vacation coupled with Florida's tax free shopping for back to school items, including supplies (under $15) as well as apparrel, shoes and accessories (under $60). This weekend, Aug 4-6, shoppers along Florida’s Emerald Coast will enjoy no tax on certain items, including clothing and footwear priced $60 or less. ( click here for details on Florida's Tax Free Holiday).Here are our suggestions for the best back to school shopping in Destin:
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Published on Monday, July 31, 2017
Have you ever been walking down the beach and noticed a square or rectangle section of beach roped off with caution tape? If so, you’ve had the joy of viewing a sea turtle nest. Sure there is not a lot to see on the outside, but there is a lot going on just under the sand, which is critical for the future of endangered sea turtles. Sea turtle nesting season is well underway in Destin, Miramar Beach and all along the Flroida Panhandle. Sea turtle nesting season runs from May through October. In 2017, the high surf from Tropical Storm Cindy
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Published on Friday, July 28, 2017
Finding the perfect vacation rental can be a daunting task. Planners must consider the size of their group followed by location and price. For those considering a beach vacation along Florida’s Emerald Coast, Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort offers three lodging options: Gulf-front condos, lakeside and poolside villas and Carolina-style cottages. Each has its own benefits depending the size and needs of your group. For today’s Window Wednesday, we’re focusing on the benefits of renting a lakeside or poolside Villa. Goldie Locks would agree,
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Published on Wednesday, July 26, 2017
It’s never too early to start getting excited about fall. For many, fall means cooler temperatures, football and falling leaves. But for residents and visitors of the Emerald Coast fall means the best time of the year. Why you ask? Here are some of the top reasons why we love fall along the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida. Best Sunsets. There is something about fall sunsets that are extra special. We're not sure if it's the way the sun sets over the shimmering Gulf waters or if it's the spectacular array of colors
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Published on Thursday, July 13, 2017
We are excited to share the news that Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is introducing a new wine festival this fall—The Harvest Wine & Food Festival. Held in WaterColor along Scenic Highway 30A, the Harvest Wine and Food Festival will provide patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections while enjoying autumn at the beach. Tickets are on sale now for this highly anticipated new wine event. Currently ranked number three “Top Charity Wine Auction in the US” by Wine Spectator Magazine,
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Published on Tuesday, July 11, 2017