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September 2014 Blog Posts

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Fall Break for Families in Destin

Since many schools have added a fall break, this is a great opportunity to keep learning at the forefront while enjoying a fun fall beach getaway along the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida. Mom and Dad will enjoy the great fall rates and special Destin deals, while the kids will delight in the breadth of nature experiences and opportunities... (read)

Published on Monday, September 29, 2014
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Top Destin Activities According to TripAdvisor

There are so many great things to do in Destin, Florida. The hardest part is deciding what to do first. When we travel, we turn to TripAdvisor to solicit the opinions of others. We looked up the top activities in Destin according to  TripAdvisor reviewers to provide you ideas for your next trip. Here's the top three: #1 – Beach Sand (read)

Published on Friday, September 26, 2014
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It's Beer & BBQ Season on the Emerald Coast

There are so many reasons to love fall along the Emerald Coast and here’s yet another—It’s barbecue & beer festival season! From Fort Walton Beach to Miramar Beach, Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast turns up the heat with BBQ Competitions and beer tastings. The aromas of delicious barbecue and the clink of glasses toasting a new favorite ale can be (read)

Published on Friday, September 19, 2014
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Best South Walton Restaurants Part Deux

We've been eating our way along the coast and have decided the topic of dining deserves a second blog highlighting more of our favorite  South Walton restaurants and dining hot spots.     With so much fresh local seafood, organic growers nearby and talented chefs, it’s no wonder that South Walton has a bounty of dining hot spots along (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Destin Ranked Top Florida Beach According to US News & World Report

Locals consider the beaches of Destin the best in Florida and even among the best in the world. So it is especially exciting when others rank our beaches #1 too!  US News & World Report Travel listed Destin as #1 on the “ Best Florida Beaches ” list. The ranking combines user votes and expert insight to rank Florida beaches on attributes (read)

Published on Monday, September 15, 2014
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2014 Destin Fishing Rodeo Oct 1-31

At Newman-Dailey, we appreciate traditions--holiday traditions, family traditions and community traditions. One of the most cherished Destin traditions is the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Since 1948, the fishing community has been coming together for a fun spirited competition to see who can hook the biggest while proving time and time again Destin is indeed... (read)

Published on Thursday, September 11, 2014
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Things To Do on a Rainy Day in Destin

While we normally see the sun shining here in Destin, Florida, we do appreciate some liquid sunshine to keep the area lush and green. So don't let rain or a double red flag day get you down. When you’re on vacation along the Emerald Coast, there are plenty of fun  things to do on a rainy day.     Here's some recommendations for (read)

Published on Monday, September 8, 2014

South Walton Dining Hot Spots for Fall

The beach communities of South Walton are renowned for incredibly talented chefs, the freshest ingredients and culinary excellence. Yes, we’re pretty spoiled to have dozens of delectable South Walton dining options as well as some of the world’s most beautiful beaches!    In addition, our coastal community celebrates a farm-to-table and sea (read)

Published on Thursday, September 4, 2014
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Destin - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village

Destin is known as the “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” Why is the fishing so good in and around Destin? Destin benefits from the diversity of limestone structures off shore as well as artificial reefs which have been positioned over the years to further encourage breeding of reef fish such as grouper, snapper, amberjack, and (read)

Published on Tuesday, September 2, 2014

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