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April 2016 Blog Posts

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Real Estate Market Showing Positive Trends in Destin and South Walton

Like the Gulf Coast’s tidal conditions, the Destin real estate market is in a constant state of change. Fortunately, recent trends show a rising tide lifting all boats. According to the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR), real estate sales along Florida's Emerald Coast in 2015 increased 16.1 percent over the previous year.  In (read)

Published on Thursday, April 28, 2016
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It's Time to Plan Your Summer Beach Vacation

While it feels like summer is a long way off, Memorial Day is just weeks away! Now is the time to start planning your summer beach vacation to South Walton and Destin, Florida. Whether you’re just beginning to look for the perfect  Destin vacation rental or you're ready to start planning activities while you’re here, now is the time (read)

Published on Friday, April 22, 2016
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Window Wednesday - Amalfi Coast

This week we’re celebrating international-inspired rentals in anticipation of the vintners from around the globe who be visiting South Walton later this month for the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and Destin Charity Wine Auction. During April 28-May 1, South Walton will become the epicenter of the wine world and we'll celebrate three (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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South Walton’s Ultimate Wine Weekend, April 28-May1

South Walton is definitely where you’d rather be the last weekend of April if you love wine, culinary delights, spirits, exclusive trips and more. South Walton becomes the epicenter of the wine world, as the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and Destin Charity Wine Auction bring together a dazzling roster of more than a dozen celebrity winemakers... (read)

Published on Thursday, April 14, 2016
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Destin's Quiet Surf is a Relaxing Oasis

Some of our favorite beach days in Destin are when the surf is quiet and gently lapping the shore, which inspired today’s Window Wednesday. Those who love the beach will delight in the relaxing oasis at Quiet Surf II #2 townhome, one of Newman-Dailey’s premier Destin vacation rentals. Quiet Surf II #2 recently underwent renovation and enjoys (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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Whole Foods Market Opens In Destin, April 20

As promised, we're keeping you updated with details regarding the  Whole Foods Market coming to Destin, Florida. Yes, we're excited to report that the nation’s leading natural and organic food retailer is opening a store in Destin on April 20, 2016. The 35,520-square-footstore will be located at 4402 Legendary Drive, just east of Destin (read)

Published on Monday, April 11, 2016
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Tax Day Blues – Let a Destin Vacation Lift Your Spirits

Tax day is coming quickly, which often results in the Tax Day blues. A great way to lift your spirits is with a Destin vacation and the Emerald Coast’s best spirits (the kind you order at a bar.) At Newman-Dailey, we are skilled at making people happy and one way is with great recommendations. Here’s our suggestions for some of the best liquid spirits (read)

Published on Friday, April 8, 2016
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Relax and Play in Blue Surf in Destin

What’s better than relaxing and playing in the blue surf in Destin? Staying at Blue Surf 15B with the relaxing sounds of the Gulf just outside your door.  Just steps from the beach, Blue Surf 15B is a cozy beachside Townhome in Destin, Florida. Guests staying at Blue Surf 15B will enjoy a comfortable two-bedroom vacation rental that sleeps up to (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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What’s New in Destin, Florida for 2016

As we kick off the 2016 beach season, many of our guests are asking what’s new in Destin and South Walton this season. Great question! So we’ve polled our team and industry contacts and here’s some of the new things to do in Destin for 2016: Lulu’s Jelly Jump Lucy Buffet is always looking for ways to have more fun. We were thrilled when she opened Lulu (read)

Published on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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