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December 2011 Blog Posts

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Happy New Year!

What's your resolution? We resolve to walk the beach more often; let our family, friends, coworkers, guests and owners know how much we appreciate them; and focus on achieving our 100% performance guarantee. We look forward to continuing to provide warm welcomes and making your dreams a reality in 2012. Stay tuned for our special 2012 celebrations (read)

Published on Saturday, December 31, 2011
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Last Chance to Enter to Win!

Time is running out to enter to win a Kodak underwater video camera! Simply "like" us on Facebook and register. It's going to be a winning year and you could start your year off as our big winner. Click here  to  register. Contest ends Dec. 31! (read)

Published on Friday, December 30, 2011
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Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone joy and happiness this holiday season and peace and prosperity for the New Year! We look forward to welcoming you and making your dreams a reality for those BIG celebrations in 2012. Start by making plans for a romantic escape in February and ask about our romance package with champagne and roses. (read)

Published on Friday, December 23, 2011
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Try A "New Dailey Routine"

Millions of people work from home. Based on the latest American Community Survey data, just over two percent of the U.S. employee workforce (2.8 million people) consider home their primary place of work. If you're in this category, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties invites you to try a "New Dailey Routine" and enjoy the benefits of a month (read)

Published on Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Coastal Gift Ideas

If you're still struggling on a gift idea for that last person on your list, consider a South Walton or Destin, FL locally made product. Our friend, Byron Chism, reminds us that Bad Byron's Butt Rub or Unca Duke’s Geaux Jus seasoning is great for those foodies on your list. Did you know that we have local beer? Your sibling may enjoy a six-pack... (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Hanukkah to our many friends lighting the first candle of the menorah tonight. In recognizing this annual celebration of lights, we are reminded of traditional holiday feasts and delicious Hanukkah dishes, including crispy latkes, Challah Bread, Kugel, and suphganiots. Yum! Here's to celebrating miracles and spending time with family and (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Lovely Weather for a Boat Ride

Just hear those sleigh bells ringling, jing, ting-tingling too. Come on its lovely weather for a boat ride together with you. One of our favorite boat rides is aboard the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise . The original dolphin cruise in Destin, FL, the Southern Star is the area's most popular cruise, featuring up close viewing of dolphins, seabirds and a (read)

Published on Monday, December 19, 2011
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Historic Holiday Celebrations

The holidays  always make us nostalgic. One of our favorite places to relive historic celebrations is with the annual Eden State Gardens Candlelight Tour taking place Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m.  It is a spectacular sight to see the Wesley House decorated in holiday splendor.  Upon arrival, you'll (read)

Published on Friday, December 16, 2011
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'Tis the Season to Shop

Do you still have friends and family members on your list that you haven't found the perfect gift for? It may be time to visit the quaint shops and galleries around South Walton and Destin, FL. Located just west of Seagrove on Scenic Hwy 30A in Seaside, The Shops of Ruskin feature unique boutiques and art galleries. Each store sells (read)

Published on Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Ice Skating in Destin, FL

We love that there is ice skating in Destin, FL! The ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin is the perfect opportunity to have some family fun and get in the winter spirit. Stay in one of our Destin condos or villas at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort and you'll be just minutes from the action.   (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Ranked BESTIN DESTIN!

We are humbled and honored to get the news that Newman-Dailey Resort Properties has been selected "Best Vacation Rental Service" by the readers of Destin Magazine . The first annual "Readers Choice Awards"  appropriately named, BESTIN DESTIN, invited readers to name their local favorites. We are proud of our commitment to excellence (read)

Published on Friday, December 9, 2011
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told

Seaside Repertory Theatre is helping us get in the holiday spirit with their holiday production "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)" performed every Thurs-Sat now through Christmas in Seaside, Florida. This fast-paced comedy keeps the audience laughing out loud as the cast barrels through holiday traditions and tales from across (read)

Published on Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Walk the Beach

We're glad to be in Destin, Florida where the white powder is sand, not snow! One of our favorite pastimes is taking a long walk on the soft, sugar white sand beaches. And it's good for your heart! A Harvard Study shows that walking a  moderate pace (3 mph) just 30 minutes a day can reduce the risk of heart disease in women by as much as 40 (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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33rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog - Dec. 10

Calling all runners and walkers! The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) 33rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog 10k/5k fun run/walk is this Sat., Dec. 10. in Destin, Florida. The fun run begins at 8 a.m. at Uptown Station and there will be music, food and fun after the race. (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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The Season of Giving

December is the  season of giving and we're giving some great Destin vacation deals for new and returning guests. We're also proud to be supporting local charities. One of our favorites during the holidays is the Toys for Tots program. A program of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes (read)

Published on Monday, December 5, 2011
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Boat Parade - Dec. 4

Since it's now December, we're looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit here in Destin, Florida and  nothing says Florida Christmas like the annual Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 4, along the Destin Harbor. The spectacular parade of boats adorned with holiday decor and beaming in the glow of Christmas lights makes its way through the harbor (read)

Published on Friday, December 2, 2011

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