A beach vacation is a time-honored tradition for many. After welcoming families to the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida for more than 38 years, we know that making time for memories with family and friends at the beach simply makes life happier. Therefore, we want to help families plan their cherished beach vacations.
Here are 5 reasons to book your 2024 beach vacation before the end of the year:
Best Selection .
Those who book their vacation early enjoy the best selection of Gulf-front vacation rentals and homes that often fill up, especially
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Published on Monday, November 13, 2023
Fall is a beautiful time of year at the beach. It is a time when the pace slows; crowds become a distant memory; the water is warm for swimming; air temperatures are pleasantly cooler; events and fall festivals are taking place every weekend; and Monarch Butterflies and dragonflies flitter over the sand dunes—It’s Autumn Tides!
Sound glorious? Consider a mini-vacation. Mini-vacations offer big fun on a tight timetable. With lots of choices for a quick trip to the beach, the joys of a beach stay are within reach. Whether you prefer
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Published on Monday, September 18, 2023
When you slow down long enough to breathe deep and stop rushing to the next appointment or next task, it is easier to make time for the details. One of the ways we love to slow down at the beach is to enjoy sunset happy hour. We are blessed with a wealth of local farmers and fisherman that reward us with the freshest seafood and produce available. As such, we enjoy infusing local ingredients to create the freshest beach cocktails.
This week, we’re making Rosemary By the Sea cocktail for our Dailey Happy Hour. Here we’re sharing
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Published on Thursday, April 9, 2020
As we endure the current health crisis and all practice social distancing to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we're all thinking of sunny days ahead. We know you're ready to pack your suitcases and get back to the beach!
So in the meantime, we wanted to help you virtually enjoy the beach at home. It is the sights, sounds and smells that can easily take you back to a place. So we thought it would be fun to share tips on how to bring the beach home until you can get back to your beach vacation.
Here are the top 9 ways
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Published on Friday, March 27, 2020
We know you need a change of scenery and don't want to miss taking your treasured Destin beach vacation this year. At Newman-Dailey guest and staff safety is our top priority. Therefore in addition to our enhanced sanitization and cleaning protocols and new COVID-19 procedures, our team has created a list of things to do in Destin that allow for social distancing. Here are our top suggestions:
Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
This fun water activity is an individual watersport. Get out on the water, either in the Bay, the Gulf, or the Sound
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Published on Friday, March 13, 2020
Our team is proud to be Destin locals and as such we want our extended family of friends and guests to feel like a local when they come to town. So in addition to sharing all the local Destin hotspots, we’re sharing another way to feel like a local and help us protect the beach and the endangered sea turtles that nest along our shores.
Therefore, we’ve identified 7 ways to Be Local and Act Local when you visit the beach:
Join Us in Removing Trash from the Beach
It is important to leave only footprints when visiting the beach
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Published on Monday, March 9, 2020
Updated September 1, 2022
We enjoy welcoming guests back to the beach, and the health and safety of our guests, clients, and staff remains a priority for the team at Newman-Dailey. Our clean, sanitized private vacation rentals are a safe option for taking a South Walton and Destin beach vacation.
Newman-Dailey has instituted enhanced sanitization and cleaning practices and procedures for all of our vacation rentals, which includes an extended time between stays for sanitization and cleaning of each vacation rental.
VIEW OUR COVID-19 SANITIZATION PRACTICES HERE
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Published on Wednesday, March 4, 2020
It’s a New Year and we know you’re ready to set your sights on a new list of adventures for your upcoming Destin vacation. As you search for things to do in Destin during your next spring, summer or fall beach getaway, we’ve outlined some of the fun bucket list adventures in South Walton and Destin, Florida:
Snorkel Grayton Beach State Park Reef
Submerged several years ago by SWARA (South Walton Artificial Reef Association), this reef is now teaming with marine life. View fish, urchins, and even sea turtles while swimming
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Published on Tuesday, January 2, 2018
One of the joys of a Destin beach vacation is capturing the moments and memories that will last a lifetime. To help ensure this special moment in time is remembered forever, many families enjoy scheduling a beach portrait session with a professional photographer. There are dozens of photographers along the Emerald Coast and each has a different specialty. Here are some of the best beach portrait photographers depending on your budget and goals:
Best Photographer on the Emerald Coast: Roland Moriarty
Voted “Best Photographer of the Emerald
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Published on Monday, November 27, 2017
Looking to let loose in Destin and sing some of your favorite tunes? The team at Newman-Dailey has been checking out the best spots for Karaoke in Destin and South Walton to share with our guests. Yes, it’s been hard work rehearsing and singing our hearts out but our team was up for the challenge. Here’s our favorite local spots to have fun and sing Karaoke in Destin and on Hwy 30A:
Karaoke at Marie’s Bistro.
Marie’s Bistro in Blue Mountain Beach on Hwy 30A is the place to be Wednesday and Saturday nights. Happy
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Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2016
The Destin and South Walton including Miramar Beach and the neighborhoods along Scenic Highway 30A have some of the best shopping in the country. This 26-mile stretch features one of the best premium outlets for luxury brands as well as lots of boutiques and art galleries for one-of-a-kind finds. Here's a list of shopping areas from east to west:
Pier Park
Located in Panama City Beach, Pier Park features 124 stores, including Target, Forever 21, Dillards, JCPenneys and Marshalls, as well as dining and entertainment options, including movie
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Published on Monday, June 6, 2016
One the most enjoyable and relaxing things to do along the Emerald Coast is to enjoy a cruise aboard the SOLARIS yacht . The SOLARIS is a 125-foot, three-deck yacht, featuring an open-air sky deck, covered outdoor seating, full-service bar and spacious indoor spaces with panoramic windows. And we recently learned there are many fabulous ways to experience SOLARIS.
Here's the top 5 ways to cruise aboard the SOLARIS:
A Dinner Cruise.
Once you step aboard the Solaris, you’re transported to a luxurious evening. Start on the sky deck with
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Published on Wednesday, September 30, 2015
While Florida sunshine is the norm, there are a few days when Destin enjoys liquid sunshine to keep our flora lush and tropical. On those rare days when the weather isn’t perfect or double red flags are flying, there are lots of fun things to do in Destin, Florida on a rainy day.
Here’s our Top Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Destin:
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
After undergoing a $4 million renovation, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park now features covered walkways, upgraded exhibits and animal habitats that complement the
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Published on Monday, September 28, 2015