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April 2015 Blog Posts

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Art Workshops in Grayton Beach

Next time you’re at the beach, consider unleashing your creativity. We did and we had a blast! The 2014 South Walton Artist of the Year, Mary Hong, recently opened the “Shard Shop.” Located next to the Mary Hong Studio Gallery in Grayton Beach, the new shop is specifically designed for art workshops. Mary has been a trailblazer in the art community for (read)

Published on Thursday, April 30, 2015
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Destin Snorkel Offers Fun Things to Do in Destin

One of the most popular things to do in Destin, Florida are activities above and below the water. Our friends at Destin Snorkel offer the most diverse array of tour choices, including two-stop snorkeling tours, SNUBA, shelling & dolphin cruise for families, sunset dolphin cruises and evening fireworks cruises. For those interested in experiencing (read)

Published on Monday, April 27, 2015
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Wine Festivals to Family Festivals at the Beach this Weekend

 If you’re headed to the beach this weekend, you’re in for a real treat. For wine lovers, we’re celebrating the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and the Destin Charity Wine Auction. For families, there’s tons of action packed fun. Here’s the line-up for wine enthusiasts, craft beer drinkers and foodies: On Friday (4/24), from 4 – 6 p.m (read)

Published on Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Cultivate Café Opens Along the Destin Harbor

If you love natural foods as much as you love the natural beauty of Destin beaches, be sure to check out the newly opened Cultivate Café located at 529 Harbor Blvd. #101. With so many delicious Destin restaurants to choose from, this farm-to-table eatery serves up the freshest local foods in fresh new ways. Restaurant owners Shane Morris and Joyce (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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Enter the “Beach Town” Sweepstakes

We all have a favorite beach read, and one of our favorite authors is NYT Best Selling Author Mary Kay Andrews, who has published some of our favorite beach novels over the years. From Summer Rental and Ladies Night to Spring Fever and Save the Date , Mary Kay Andrews has provided us entertaining tales of women who persevere through troubling times to (read)

Published on Monday, April 20, 2015
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Enter the “Beach Town” Sweepstakes

Do you have a favorite beach read? Is there a book you brought on your beach vacation and couldn't put down? One of our favorite authors is NYT Best Selling Author Mary Kay Andrews, who has published some of our favorite beach reads over the years.  From Summer Rental and Ladies Night to Spring Fever and Save the Date , Mary Kay Andrews has provided (read)

Published on Monday, April 20, 2015
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Celebrating 30 Years of Warm Welcomes!

This week we’re celebrating! It was 30 years ago (April 15, 1985), when our founder and CEO Jeanne Dailey and her business partner, Randy Newman, officially launched Newman-Dailey Resort Properties. Since then Newman-Dailey has grown in size but remained focused on its core values—Have Fun, Excel, Professionalism, Integrity, and Teamwork (read)

Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
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New Retail Stores Coming to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

We’re not sure who is more excited about the news—locals or guests. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin recently announced it will welcome three national retailers to serve Northwest Florida, including Anthropologie, Vineyard Vines and J. McLaughlin. While we are spoiled with fabulous boutiques offering one-of-a-kind apparel as well as Silver Sands Premium (read)

Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2015
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9 Fun Things To Do on a Rainy Day in Destin

Don't let a little rain get you down. You're on vacation and there are LOTS of fun things to do on a rainy day in Destin, Fla. After researching fun rainy day activities in and around Destin for our new magazine, Where You’d Rather Be , here's our Top 9 Rainy Day Activities in South Walton and Destin, Florida: Abrakadoodle – Located (read)

Published on Monday, April 13, 2015
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Plan a Late Spring Fling & Save 10% on Destin Vacation Rentals

Spring is in full bloom and there is no better place to be than at the beach. Picture yourself with soft sugar white sand beneath your feet, cool coastal breezes caressing your skin, the soothing sound of waves rolling upon the shore and the refreshing smell of salt air. Spring is a great time to rest and rejuvenate, and a relaxing Destin beach vacation... (read)

Published on Friday, April 10, 2015
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Dog-friendly Destin Park Gets Lights

Our guests who take advantage of our pet-friendly rentals in Destin will be be delighted to learn that the Destin Dog Park is now lighted for early morning and late evening use. The lights are the result of a collaborative effort between The Friends of the Destin Dog Park, the City of Destin, local business owners and individual contributors. Nearly... (read)

Published on Thursday, April 9, 2015
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Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer Opens in Destin

 We are always excited to welcome a new Destin restaurant to the neighborhood, especially when they specialize in fresh Gulf Coast seafood and offer spectacular views of the Destin Harbor. Today is the grand opening of Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer. Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is a locally owned and operated Destin seafood restaurant, (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
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Celebrity Vintner Marc Perrin Honored at SoWal Wine Fest & DCWA

Attention: Wine Lovers! You’ll want to make plans to visit South Walton, April 25-26, 2015. Not only will you have access to some of the most exclusive wines from around the world, but you’ll be supporting children in need in Northwest Florida. The fourth weekend of April, April 24-26, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and Destin Charity (read)

Published on Monday, April 6, 2015
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Easter Weekend is Hoppin’ in South Walton

Easter weekend is a great weekend to be visting the beaches of South Walton! Not only is it is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with family, there are Easter happenings all along the coast. On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, consider attending one of the following fun Easter Events: Easter Brunch at the Hilton Sandestin – From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., (read)

Published on Friday, April 3, 2015
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Easter Weekend is Hoppin’ in Destin

Easter weekend is a great weekend to be visiting Destin! Not only is it is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with family, there are Easter happenings all along the Emerald Coast. On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, consider attending one of the following fun Easter Events: Destin Harbor Easter Celebration – From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., HarborWalk Village (read)

Published on Friday, April 3, 2015
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The Most Popular Mother’s Day Gift

We once read an article on Forbes.com, which highlighted the “ Five Mother’s Day Gifts We Spend Billions On .”  The article included top Mother’s Day Gifts such as a meal out, jewelry, flowers, gift cards and clothing. More importantly, the author concluded that what Mom really wants is the gift of your time. Of course, it’s our most precious commodity (read)

Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015

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