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: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park After undergoing a $4 million renovation, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Continue reading
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 decades. Coordinated by the Destin Charter Boat Association, the Destin Seafood Festival includes Continue reading
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 held throughout the month of October brings excitement to the Destin Harbor with daily weigh Continue reading
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 on the Beach EggFest BBQ Competition . On Sept. 26 at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, cook teams will Continue reading
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 Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Shops at Grand Boulevard, Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin and Continue reading
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, Florida! This incredible Saturday of live performances at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village will Continue reading
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 on spending their long weekend in a vacation rental (up from 52 percent in 2014). The rationale Continue reading
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