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6 Reasons to Work from the Beach

With more companies directing staff to work from home while we wait out COVID-19, we know where you’d rather be—working from the beach! In fact, if you have to work you might as well do it in a place where you’re happiest. And for many, their happy place is at the beach. Here are our top 6 reasons to work from the beach this year: When You Participate in Zoom Meetings, You Win for the Best Live Background Zoom meetings have become the new norm. When you work from the beach, you’ll have the best “LIVE” background Continue reading

Published on Friday, August 28, 2020

The Best Place to Go Biking in Destin, Florida - Scenic Highway 98

One of our favorite Destin activities for social distancing is bike riding. Sanitize the handlebars and head out for fun! Rent bikes from one of the area’s bike rental companies, including Rent Gear Here or La Dolce Vita, and hit the trails.  The best place for biking in Destin is along Scenic Highway 98 (aka Scenic Gulf Drive), which offers a paved path that is perfect for biking. The path runs adjacent to the beach and there are lots of cool spots to stop and see the sights along the way.   Here we share our favorite stops Continue reading

Published on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Best Beach Cottages in Miramar Beach are at Hidden Dunes Resort

Are you looking for the best beach cottages in Miramar Beach, Florida near Destin? Consider staying in a Hidden Dunes Cottage. Located near Hidden Dunes top-ranked tennis center, the cottages are an affordable and comfortable home away from home for your next family vacation. The Carolina-style Cottages are nestled in a naturally wooded landscape and enhanced by spacious and private screened porches, shaded walkways, reflecting pools, and bubbling fountains.  Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort is located on 27-acres of beach-front property Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

My Beach Memories Photo Contest Winners 2020

We had so much fun seeing our guests’ memories that we launched our third My Beach Memories photo contest last fall. We’ve been accepting submissions of your favorite moments from your beach vacation from October 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020 and we finally have our winners! Sharing in your special moments from baby's first steps and family traditions to sunsets and wedding proposals, our hearts have been warmed and our optimism renewed. We are reminded that South Walton and Destin’s beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world Continue reading

Published on Friday, August 14, 2020

Ready to Sell Your Home in the Destin area? How to Make Your Home Inviting From the Outside In

One of our leading real estate agents Diane Green recently shared her tips for giving your home curb appeal and making it as inviting on the outside as inside the home.  “I absolutely love where I live and wouldn’t ever consider moving away from the beaches of South Walton and Destin area. Many locals live off the water and rely on outdoor spaces to enhance their views. Conflicts between beachy vibes and outdoor oasis living can be tricky and following the trends in magazines can be costly and overwhelming. My local life for the Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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