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January 2015 Blog Posts

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Give the Gift of a Valentine's Day Beach Getaway

With Valentine’s Day on a Saturday and President’s Day on Monday, couples have a great excuse to escape for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway to the beach. It’s easy to rekindle the romance during long leisurely walks on South Walton and Destin’s sugar white sand beaches, and celebrating quiet time together over a delectable meal with a Gulf Coast sunset (read)

Published on Friday, January 30, 2015
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Winter Florida Getaway to Sandestin Gumbo Festival

We know our friends and guests around the country are ready for a break from freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions. Have you considered a winter Florida getaway?   There are many great reasons to visit South Walton and Destin, Florida in February and one of the best is to warm up with gumbo and Florida sunshine. The 26th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival (read)

Published on Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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Tasting of Champions

It’s a fine time for wine! The Annual Tasting of Champions will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa from 6-8 p.m. Guests will have an exclusive “first taste” of the 600 wines to be featured at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 24-26, including the medal winning wines in 60 categories from the (read)

Published on Friday, January 23, 2015
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Tickets on Sale for South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 23-26, 2015

South Walton will be the epicenter of the wine world the fourth week of April. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a wine connoisseur, you’ll immensely enjoy the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival , April 23-26, 2015. The South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) team up to host the preeminent (read)

Published on Thursday, January 22, 2015
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It’s A Good Time to Buy Destin Real Estate

 If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to buy the Destin beach home or condo you’ve always dreamed of, now is the time. Mortgage interest rates are at their lowest level in nearly two years, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage at 3.73 percent, as of January 9, according to Freddie Mac.  At the same time, property values (read)

Published on Monday, January 19, 2015
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Top 5 Activities for Family Learning Vacations in Destin

While it’s fun to take a vacation for entertainment, travel can also educate and inspire. Families who home school or have school age children disover that Destin learning vacations provide family fun and education. Here’s our top 5 things to do in Destin for knowledge and fun: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park A great place to start for an (read)

Published on Wednesday, January 14, 2015
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5 Tips for Enjoying 30A Songwriters Festival

We want to help you experience the 30A Songwriters Festival like a local so our local expert, Andi, shared her top tips for making the most of your 30A Songwriters Festival experience. Either watch her video or read her top 5 tips for the 30A Songwriters Festival below:     Stay on 30A or at a nearby South Walton rental .  Newman-Dailey (read)

Published on Friday, January 9, 2015
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AMAZING Vacation in Destin

We thoroughly enjoy hearing about our guests great experiences... "Thank you and your staff for such an AMAZING vacation last month at Silver Shells. My fiancé and I were not only impressed by the OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, but the location, cleanliness of the condo, as well as the best hospitality from you and your staff. Even now over (read)

Published on Thursday, January 8, 2015
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Gulfarium Senior Discounts

Welcome Snowbirds! With so many fun events and activities for our seasonal family, it’s easy to have a full social calendar. Here’s another activity to add to your list of fun things to do for seniors in Destin. The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is launching Senior Wednesdays!  Snowbirds, visitors and residents age 62+ are invited to experience (read)

Published on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
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Florida Trend Golden Spoon Winners in South Walton and Destin

Happy New Year! And since healthy eating is on everyone’s mind right now, we thought this would be a great time to announce the South Walton and Destin restaurants that made the 2015 Florida Trend Golden Spoon Winners list. The annual guide to Florida’s finest dining named four dining hot spots from the Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach and Destin, FL (read)

Published on Friday, January 2, 2015

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