Destin, Florida Travel Guide - Vacation Rentals by Zonder

destin florida vacationsDestin is the crown jewel of Florida's Emerald Coast, filled with beachside charm and the southern hospitality of a world-class resort community. Relax on the warm, white sand beaches. Swim in the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Soak up the radiant Florida sun. Need more to reel you in? Destin has a well earned reputation as the World's Luckiest Fishing Village, cast your line while pier fishing or on deep sea fishing charters. For more adventure, the beaches of Destin Florida offer unlimited water sports including boating, windsurfing, snorkeling, and diving.

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  • Spring Break it on Destin's Gorgeous Beaches

    Every year thousands of students flock to the beautiful shores of Destin, Florida to celebrate that rite of passage known as spring break. Breakers come not only for the warm gulf breezes, the sparkling waters, and the white beaches; they're also lured by the number of exciting activities Destin has to offer and by the great hotel rates. But students aren't the only ones hooked by Destin's...

  • Fort Walton is the Place for Families who Want to Still Love Each Other AFTER the Vacation.

    Let's say someone blindfolded you, whisked you away, and placed you on the beach at Ft. Walton, without telling you where you were. Once the blindfold is removed, and you see the sugar white sand that's been softly cradling your feet and the clear emerald green waters stretching to the horizon, and you feel the warm tropical breezes kissing your skin, you'd swear you were somewhere in the...

  • Destin Vacations--Getting Around and Back Again

    Getting to and around the Destin-Ft. Walton Beach area is a snap. Of course, once you experience the alabaster sands and the clear emerald waters, you might not be able to tear yourself away from the beach. But I guess you'll have to eat sooner or later. Visitors have plenty of options for traveling to numerous restaurants, thrilling theme parks, shopping malls, historic locations, and the famed...

  • The Family That Plays Together...Has a Great Time in Destin!

    Destin, Florida is quickly becoming a top vacation spot for families. The area's natural beauty is spectacular, with pristine white beaches and Caribbean-like turquoise green waters. Amid this paradise you'll find lots of activities and attractions for kids of all ages and for adults, as well. The main attraction is the beach. The warm crystal water provides a perfect "swimming hole."...

  • Fort Walton--A Few Miles From Destin, and a World of Relaxation Away.

    Fort Walton Beach is a paradise for baby boomers. Part of the Emerald Coast, the sands are like snow, and the waters change from turquoise to a jewel green to deep blue. The city became a popular, bustling tourist destination in the 1930s, and grew at an alarming rate throught the '70s, when growth began to slow. Money Magazine named Ft. Walton as the #10 best place to live among the top 300 largest...

  • Have a Spring Fling, or a May Day, or Just a Generally Fabulous Vacation in Destin!

    If you've spent most of winter and early spring huddled by a fire or shoveling snow, praying for the big thaw, you're probably ready to celebrate once the merry month of May finally makes its return. Maybe you want to seek some real sun and fun and shed those long johns and parkas and trade them for a bathing suit and some shorts. Well pack your bags; Destin awaits! Destin is part of the Florida...

  • "Mom! Grandma Lost Her Teeth Again!"-- Your Next Family Reunion Starts in Destin!

    You've probably heard of surf and turf but how about surf and turkey? No, that's not some crazy new holiday concoction we picked up off the Food Network--it is the name we give our family Thanksgiving holiday tradition! This version is a little different than what you might expect: every other November our extended family shares a surf side Thanksgiving in a beautiful holiday beach home. Destin...

  • Escape the Winter Blues with a Destin Snowbird Vacation

    When winter winds blow their cold breath on much of the country, many folks head to Florida's sunny shores. Some "snowbirds" think they have to travel all the way to south Florida to find relief, but we've visited the northwest panhande several times in the winter and have found it to be quite pleasant, especially the Destin area, with average highs in the 70s and lows around 48....

  • Destin Vacation in a Nutshell

    When travelers and natives refer to Destin, they are usually referring to several communites located on the Florida panhandle, known collectively as the Emerald Coast. West Destin includes Okaloosa Island and Ft. Walton Beach, while Sandestin and Miramar Beach make up the East Destin area. All four beachside locations have the same crystal clear green waters and sparkling white beaches made of ground...

  • Destin: Florida's Best Kept Golf Secret

    All you have to do is think about golf in Destin, Florida and I'm packing. The weather is good even when it's bad and it's never bad for long. We can spend our days chasing the ball along powdered sugar beaches kissed by warm emerald green waters. Warm water is a must if you have to search out those swimming golf balls as often as I do. None of the courses in Destin are ranked in the top...

  • Oh the Weather Outside is...Pleasant! Plan your Winter Vacation in Destin, Florida

    Visiting Destin in the winter is the stuff dreams are made of. You're likely escaping the frigid temperatures back home and hoping to enjoy a blissfully sun-kissed vacation - and you won't be disappointed. Aside from an average high of seventy degrees (F), Destin has tons of winter-only activities that you've got to be a part of! December heralds the official arrival of winter, but you...

  • Shopping, Shopping, Shopping: The Buck Stops in Destin!

    The Emerald Coast is ranked as the number one beach vacation destination by the readers of USA today for more than its powder soft sand and luscious emerald green waters. It is the coolest place to shop in the South. For a beach bonanza hit the Sunsations Plaza on Hwy 98. This funky little strip has all you need from airbrushed vacation tees to the latest in boogie boards. Take a trip to the tanning...

  • You can Call me Ishmael, as Long as you Call me in Destin, Florida

    Everyone has heard the "embellished" version of a real fish story now and then; maybe you've even told a few yourself. If you've fished in Destin, though, you may not need to cleverly add a couple of inches to the fish you caught. They don't call it the luckiest fishing village in the world for nothing! There are plenty of freshwater fishing opportunities near Destin, but you're...

  • The Kidz are Alright in Destin, Florida

    Brightly blooming flowers and a slowly warming ocean make Destin the ideal place for a springtime vacation. With the winter rains past, this sunny Florida hotspot starts heating up in preparation for the sizzling summer - temperatures range from eighty-two degrees (F) during the day and swoop down to the mid-fifties (F) at night. During the spring months, Destin hosts a wide variety of seasonal activities...

  • Destin, Florida Vacations: More Fun than you can Shake a Stick at!

    You haven't truly experienced the Emerald Coast until you've stayed in Fort Walton Beach. With dozens of must-see spots, top of the line thrills, and family-friendly adventures, it's easy to outline an action-packed week. On top of that, it's almost a guarantee that as soon as your plane takes off to head home, you'll start planning your next Fort Walton vacation. KIDS Take your...
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