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December 2015 Blog Posts

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South Walton and Destin New Year’s Eve Celebrations

It is hard to believe we’re already preparing to say good-bye to 2015 and welcome a New Year. The best part of welcoming the New Year (besides the feeling of a fresh start) is the act of celebrating with family and friends. The team at Newman-Dailey has compiled a round-up of South Walton and Destin New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations: 2015 Grand (read)

Published on Monday, December 28, 2015
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Destin Restaurants Featuring Christmas Feasts

At Newman-Dailey, we appreciate this week filled with peace, love, joy and LOTS of delicious meals and treats. Thank you to the many guests, owners and clients who have showered us with the joys of the season. For our visiting guests, we’ve compiled a brief list of some of the South Walton and Destin restaurants that are preparing special menus and (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
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TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Ranks Destin #3 Destination on the Rise in U.S.

We know that travelers trust friends, family members and other travelers more than they trust businesses and even the news media. That is why we greatly appreciate guest reviews .  And it is through millions of travelers’ personal stories and rankings throughout the year that TripAdvisor is able to tally their annual Travelers’ Choice Awards . Upon (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told Along Florida's Emerald Coast

Are you in need of a final touch of Christmas cheer to really make it feel like the holidays? For those staying in South Walton and Destin this month, we have a suggestion... enjoy “ Every Christmas Story Ever Told .” Nobody can resist feeling joyful after watching the holiday production of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” by the talented actors (read)

Published on Monday, December 21, 2015
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Monthly Winter Destin Beach Rentals Too Good To Pass Up

Those who are lucky enough not to be tied down by a desk job are discovering the joys of spending a month at the beach. Whether you’re retired or enjoy the benefits of working from home, Newman-Dailey invites those who love the beach to consider a "New Dailey Routine." A month-long stay in a Destin beach condo or Destin vacation rental home (read)

Published on Friday, December 18, 2015
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Catching Up with Destin Snowbird Larry Jackson

As we wrap up this commemorative year of celebrating our 30th Anniversary of warm welcomes, we’ve been feeling very nostalgic.  Our winter guests are arriving to town, and we’ve been sharing tales of years past.  We recently caught up with regular guest (aka extended family member) Larry Jackson, who is celebrating his 10th year (read)

Published on Monday, December 14, 2015
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Christmas Reflections a Emerald Coast Holiday Tradition

‘Tis the season for lights and merriment. At Newman-Dailey, we enjoy celebrating many Emerald Coast holiday traditions, including the annual Destin Boat Parade (Dec. 13) and Christmas Reflections (through Dec. 31). For those who have not made the trip to DeFuniak Springs (approx. 1 hour north of Destin), it is a special place that captures the history (read)

Published on Friday, December 11, 2015
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Silver Shells Resort and Newman-Dailey Support Local Firefighters Training Excercise

No two days are ever the same for the team at Newman-Dailey Resort Properties and that was especially true last week. Newman-Dailey and the St. Maarten HOA at Silver Shells Beach Resort teamed up with local firefighters for an important training exercise. Firefighters from five fire stations across Northwest Florida teamed up to practice how they would (read)

Published on Thursday, December 10, 2015
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Room with a View at Adagio in Blue Mountain Beach

It’s Wednesday so we headed down Scenic Highway 30A to share one of our favorite South Walton vacation rentals for Window Wednesday. A luxury condominium in Adagio on Hwy 30A. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath Gulf-front condo, Adagio A302 , features beautiful décor that complements the spectacular views of the Gulf. Located in Blue Mountain Beach, (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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Newman-Dailey Welcomes Snowbirds to Destin

We’re enjoying cooler mornings, which means it is time to welcome our Destin snowbirds. Our seasonal guests are very special to us since they make Destin their home away from home for several months and are part of Newman-Dailey’s extended family.  In an effort to help snowbirds feel at home, we’ve compiled our list of the top 5 things to do (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 8, 2015
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Jackson Browne to Headline 30A Songwriters Festival 2016

One of South Walton’s most popular annual events is the 30A Songwriters Festival , which is held over MLK Jr. Weekend, Jan. 15-17, 2016. Held in venues along scenic Highway 30A and in Miramar Beach, the seventh annual festival will feature headline performances by recognized artists including Jackson Browne, Grace Potter, and Gretchen Peters. Also confirmed (read)

Published on Friday, December 4, 2015
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Holiday Hop Added Before the Destin Boat Parade to Benefit Food for Thought

Destin is known for hosting fun events and celebrations as well as giving to those less fortunate. So we were not surprised to learn that three of Destin’s most popular seafood restaurants have partnered to host a Destin Holiday Hop to benefit our local charity Food for Thought. Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer , Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House and AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

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