| ext">Florida’s gulf coast is a destination | | | | World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, and with |
| unlike any other in the world and is sure to be a | | | | its white sand beaches and emerald waters, |
| beach vacation you’ll never forget. Millions | | | | you’ll quickly understand why. Originating as |
| of people flock to the Emerald Coast every year | | | | a small fishing village, Destin is now a popular |
| for the sheer beauty of the surroundings. With | | | | tourist destination complete with a quaint harbor, |
| miles and miles of soft white sand beaches, | | | | shopping and dining options and some of the most |
| brilliant blue waters and communities packed with | | | | beautiful beachfront rental homes in the area. |
| entertainment and unique in their own way, | | | | Destin also offers a great deal of entertainment |
| you’ll quickly forget the cares of your | | | | away from the beach, including fine dining and art |
| everyday world. | | | | galleries. Golfers will love the14 courses in the |
| The Gulf Coast of Florida is known for its | | | | area, from bay to beach. In Destin, you’ll |
| numerous golf courses, deep-sea fishing, boating, | | | | find charter boats galore waiting to take you to |
| windsurfing, and a number of other water | | | | the deep sea for some of the best fishing in the |
| recreation activities. A subtropical climate with mild | | | | country. |
| southern winds and over 340 days of sunshine | | | | Spanning 26 miles along the Northwest Florida gulf |
| per year makes the region ideal for year-round | | | | coast, Beaches of South Walton features an |
| visiting. The communities of Fort Walton Beach, | | | | uncluttered setting and a relaxed atmostphere. |
| Destin, Beaches of South Walton and Panama | | | | Situated on this coastline are 15 beach |
| City Beach are premiere Gulf Coast vacation | | | | communities, each as dynamic and unique as their |
| locations, offering world-class amenities and | | | | inhabitants. Filled with dining, shopping and |
| high-end vacation rentals. | | | | recreation, the communities are bound together |
| Fort Walton Beach has been the Florida | | | | by colorful history and the serenity of the ocean. |
| panhandle’s best-kept secret for over 50 | | | | Miles of lush paths follow through forests teeming |
| years. This beach resort city is known for | | | | with wildlife. The charming common areas almost |
| it’s emerald green water and miles of | | | | always feature performance art, outdoor movies |
| sugar white sand, thanks in large part to the | | | | and concerts. |
| protected dune systems. People flock to Fort | | | | With over 27 miles of sugary white sand lined |
| Walton for the beach, but with a laid-back charm | | | | with beach rentals, Panama City Beach is the ideal |
| and family-friendly attractions, this destination has | | | | vacation destination. The list of beach activities is |
| something for everyone. The old-timey boardwalk | | | | endless, from parasailing, jetskiing and sailing, to |
| complete with restaurants, gift shops, private | | | | golfing, fishing and scuba diving. The young at |
| boutiques and live music is just a part of what | | | | heart will find themselves entertained at the |
| makes this town so charming. | | | | Shipwreck Island Water Park, Gulf World, Zoo |
| The city of Destin calls itself, The | | | | world and more. |