Don’t miss out on spring savings and incredible events at the beach this spring season! As locals, springtime is one of our favorite times of the year, and the 2024 spring season is enhanced with some of the best festivals, events, and concerts in the Southeast. From fine art festivals to wine festivals to live performances by some of the nation’s most popular musicians, including Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, The Revivalists, Lake Street Dive, Lauren Daigle, Stephen Marley, and more, the beach is blooming with artistry, wine, and culinary...
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Published on Monday, April 8, 2024
We recently hosted our bi-annual Beach Memories Contest. It’s a joy sharing our guests’ experiences, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, firsts and much more!
Hundreds of travelers shared their favorite memories from their last Destin vacation for a chance to win a vacation stay at the newly remodeled Beachside Inn in the heart of Crystal Beach. After reviewing the most endearing stories of guests’ special memories at the beach, the three submissions with the most points became our My Beach Memories photo contest winners
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Published on Friday, February 25, 2022
We enjoy seeing and hearing about our guests’ experiences at the beach. Each year, the beach is where families come together to rest, reconnect, and celebrate life’s special moments. For more than 36 years, the team at Newman-Dailey has been welcoming families to the beach and we always enjoy hearing about our guests' experiences and the joys of their vacation. Our annual My Beach Memories photo contest allows us to read and see our guest’s stories and reward the winning submission with a free vacation rental stay.
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Published on Friday, October 1, 2021
While 2020 was a tough year, we were able to celebrate the silver linings with our guests through our fourth My Beach Memories photo contest. We’ve been accepting submissions from August 2020 through December 29, 2020 of our guests’ favorite beach vacation memories and we’re excited to announce the winners!
From stories of COVID-blessings and first visits to the beach to weddings and favorite activities, our hearts were warmed sharing in our guests’ joys, celebrations and beach vacation traditions. We’re honored
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Published on Monday, January 11, 2021
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
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Published on Friday, August 14, 2020
Fall is in full swing and fun October events fill the calendar this weekend. Whether you love to eat, drink or just have fun with friends, there is an event this weekend that will add a dash of fun to your weekend at the beach.
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival (Oct. 13-14)
For those who prefer to skip the barbecue and focus on the beer, the 10th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival is made for you. On Friday from 6-8pm, Beer from Around Here will feature local craft beers and samplings of appetizers from area restaurants. Featured breweries include
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Published on Thursday, October 12, 2017
While visiting the beach is a restful, relaxing experience, some guests like to earn their rest by participating in a 5K run while at the beach. Participating in a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon is a great feeling. You get up early and feel accomplished even though the day has just begun. In addition, you’ll get your daily dose of exercise while supporting some great local causes. Feeling inspired? Here’s some of our upcoming runs:
30A 5K and Half Marathon (Oct 13-15)
Looking for a more challenging and rewarding run? Sign up for the
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Published on Monday, October 9, 2017
October is the kick off to the fall festival season in Destin. To start the season, the first weekend in October is full of some of the locals’ favorite festivals. Festivals celebrating craft beer, Bloody Marys and seafood fill the weekend calendar. Idyll Hounds Brewery in Santa Rosa Beach hosts Houndfest, The Market Shops at Sandestin host the Bloody Mary Festival, and the Destin Harbor is home to the famous Destin Seafood Festival. Here are details so you can start planning your fabulous fall vacation.
Bloody Mary Festival
The Market Shops
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Published on Thursday, September 21, 2017
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
Our guests often plan their vacations around a birthday or special occasion so the celebration lasts longer and is even more special. At Newman-Dailey, we love a great celebration and are always happy to provide tips and suggestions for those planning a special birthday celebration in Destin or South Walton. If you’re considering a birthday or special occasion celebration vacation, here are some ideas to get you started:
Meal Planning
Plan easy to prepare meals that easily feed a group. Or take advantage of the catering menu at area grocery
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Published on Tuesday, May 9, 2017
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 Big Green
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Published on Monday, September 19, 2016