HIDDEN DUNES BEACH & TENNIS RESORT ACHIEVES "TOP 50 TENNIS RESORTS" RANKING

DESTIN, Fla.--May 31, 2013-- Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort earned the ranking as one of the "Top 50 Tennis Resorts" by  Tennis Resorts Online for the second consecutive year. Nestled along the sugar white sand beaches of South Walton in the Florida Panhandle, Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort features six championship clay Rubico courts and consistently receives high marks for overall tennis experience, tennis staff, instruction and game matching.

Tennis Resorts Online noted that the reason Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort consistently makes the list can be traced directly to the engaging staff. Tennis Director Renee Broxson took over direction of the program in August 2011 after six years as Hidden Dunes head pro. Broxson's background and experience, including successfully coaching the women's tennis team at University of West Florida for six years and serving as director of tennis at Pensacola Country Club, make her well-suited to lead the Hidden Dunes tennis program. Broxson brought on George Cobia to serve as head tennis professional. Cobia, who has been a level 1 United States Tennis Professional for 25 years, designs and implements the instructional clinics and lessons, ensuring players go home with an improved game. Anne Toone is the pro shop manager and is expert at putting together matches for players of like-level.

"We are thrilled to continue to be recognized among the top 50 tennis resorts," said Hidden Dunes Director of Tennis Renee Broxson, USPTA. "We've become known for our customer service, especially our game matching, so we plan to build on that." 

The 27-acre, secluded beach-front resort features condos, cottages and villas, which are tucked away amid trees, lush gardens and fountains, providing a quiet oasis for tennis enthusiasts and beach lovers. The well-appointed Destin vacation rentals range from three- and four-bedroom beach villas to two-bedroom gulf-front condos and Carolina-style cottages with private screened porches.

"People like coming to South Walton and Destin for the emerald water and beautiful pristine beaches, and we aim to enhance the beach experience by offering exceptional courts, instruction and game matching services for the avid tennis player," continued Broxson, who hopes to attract more small groups and teams.

Tennis Resorts Online solicits the opinions of racquet-wielding vacationers worldwide and compiles their collective experience into an annual ranking of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps. Resorts are ranked in more than 20 categories, ranging from the tennis courts and instruction to the quality of the lodging, children's programs and value for the dollar.

Managed by Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort includes two pools, hot tubs, natural gas grills, lighted basketball court, clubhouse and seasonal beach service. Hidden Dunes consistently receives "Excellent" rankings on TripAdvisor. For more information on Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort, visit www.HiddenDunesDestin.com or call 850-225-7652.

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About Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is a locally-owned business, specializing in resort rentals, sales and management in Destin and South Walton for more than 28 years. Recognized for excellence, integrity and professionalism, Newman-Dailey consistently receives "excellent" rankings on TripAdvisor and recognition among readers as top choice for "Best of Emerald Coast" and "BESTIN DESTIN" by Emerald Coast and Destin Magazines. The Real Estate Division is consistently listed among the top 10 percent of real estate companies along the Emerald Coast for sales. For more sales or rental information, call 850.837.1071, or visit online at DestinSales.com or DestinVacation.com.

Media Contact: Tracy Louthain, [email protected], 850-635-1239