Located on the Emerald Coast of Florida's panhandle, Destin beckons. A baby boomer's dream vacation, Destin has morphed into one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. We baby boomers have some qualities in common with Destin. For starters, over the last 50 years, it has aged...
If you've never visited the Destin area, you will be absolutely amazed by its natural beauty. The sand is a dazzling white, and the water is as clear as tap water, changing into a beautiful turquoise, then into a sparkling sapphire blue in the depths. The Caribbean-like scenery seems like an impossibility...
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...
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...