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September 2015 Blog Posts

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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy a SOLARIS Cruise

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 (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 30, 2015
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10 Things to Do in Destin on a Rainy Day

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: (read)

Published on Monday, September 28, 2015
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37th Annual Destin Seafood Festival, Oct. 2-4

One of the most popular things to do in Destin during the fall is to attend the Destin Seafood Festival . Celebrating its 37th anniversary, the Destin Seafood Festival, Oct. 2-4,  is a long-standing tradition along the Destin Harbor. Renown as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, Destin fisherman have been celebrating the bountiful Gulf waters for (read)

Published on Friday, September 25, 2015
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No Passport Needed for Grand Caribbean West in Destin

Fall has arrived along the Emerald Coast, and we’re quickly reminded why this is the best time of year for a Florida beach vacation. The temperatures are cooler, the skies are bluer, the water is clearer and the sand just seems even whiter during the autumn months. In fact for those seeking a Caribbean vacation without needing a passport, Destin (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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Destin is Best for Fall Break

Families are accustomed to planning a spring break beach getaway, but often don’t consider taking full advantage of the fall school break. The fall is the most beautiful time of year along Florida’s Emerald Coast and its where kids (and parents) want to be. Families will enjoy the abundance of family-friendly, fall events in Destin. The Destin Fishing Rodeo (read)

Published on Monday, September 21, 2015
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South Walton Beaches Best Bet for Fall Break

The fall is the most beautiful time of year along the beaches of South Walton and its where kids (and parents) want to be. Families are accustomed to planning a spring break beach getaway, but often don’t consider taking full advantage of the fall school break. Families will enjoy the abundance of family-friendly,  fall events in South Walton (read)

Published on Monday, September 21, 2015
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Delicious Fall Festivals along the Emerald Coast

Fall is the season for football and food festivals along Florida's Emerald Coast. This weekend is the  Fort Walton Beach Barbecue Festival . Foodies will be flocking to the Fort Walton Beach Landing for a delicious array of barbecue and live music from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (139 Brooks Street, Ft. Walton Beach).   Next weekend, don’t miss E ggs (read)

Published on Friday, September 18, 2015
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Bloody Mary Festival, Sept. 19

Along the Emerald Coast, we celebrate an abundance of wine and culinary festivals. And on Sept. 19, the Market Shops at Sandestin will add a new one. The inaugrual Bloody Mary Festival will be held from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Market Shops at Sandestin . Attendees will enjoy unlimited tastes of 15 of the Emerald Coast’s most creative and (read)

Published on Monday, September 14, 2015
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Top 10 things to do in the Fall in South Walton and Destin

As locals, we know the fall is one of the best times of the year along the Emerald Coast. But we were recently asked why? Here's our top 10 things to do in the fall along the beaches of South Walton and Destin: 1. Toast the Coast Beer, food and wine festivals are plentiful in the fall. Click here for a list of fun fall events . 2. Sip and Shop With (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
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Bluegrass at the Beach in Destin Next Weekend

Do you enjoy Bluegrass music? A wonderful genre of music that blends string band, gospel, country, and blues music repertoires and celebrates the harmonic sounds of string instruments, including mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitar, and bass. If so, then you won’t want to miss the inaugural Bluegrass at the Beach Music Festival, Sept. 12, 2015, in Destin (read)

Published on Friday, September 4, 2015
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Destin Ranked #1 for a Labor Day Getaway by TripAdvisor Reviewers

While we know Destin is the best spot for a Labor Day getaway, it was wonderful read that the reviewers on TripAdvisor think so too! A recent article on Travel & Leisure  shared the news, featuring Destin as #1 and listed 14 other popular Labor Day Weekend destinations. According to a TripAdvisor survey, 59 percent of U.S. travelers are planning (read)

Published on Thursday, September 3, 2015

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