Saturday, May 17, 2008
Destin Vacations
Sandprint Castle
- 130 Sandprint Circle
- Destin FL 32541
- Visit Website
Stay on the beach at the Sandprint Castle in the Dunes of Destin neighborhood in the heart of Destin. The incredible views, spacious floor plan and luxurious furnishings will impress you as you visit Destin.
Emerald Grande
- 10 Harbor Blvd
- Destin, FL 32541
- Visit Website
Situated at the foot of the Destin Bridge, on the Destin Harbor, the new Emerald Grande offers unrivaled Harbor and East Pass views as well as access to the wonderful activities and charm of this unique area. Enjoy fabulous sunsets, watch the dolphins frolic and enjoy one of the many amenities including the spectacular 2,500 square foot beach edge pool on the elevated Grande Vista level, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the East Pass.
Lupine Home
- 286 Blue Mountain Beach Road
- Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Stay in picturesque Blue Mountain Beach, right on the Gulf. Enjoy fabulous views and the luxury of this spacious beachfront home. Attention to every detail will charm you in this wonderful home set upon one of the highest points on the Gulf.
Sandpiper Beacon
- 17403 Front Beach Road
- Panama City Beach, FL 32413
- 800-488-8828
- 850-234-2154
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With over 1000 feet of spectacular beach frontage, the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort is the perfect choice for Florida family vacations. Grownups can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, unwind with a cool beverage, and relax on the "world's most beautiful beaches." At the end of the day, have a seat at the Tiki Bar and marvel at the breathtaking copper-tinted sunset.
Edgewater
- 291 Scenic Gulf Drive
- Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 800-822-4929
- 850-837-1550
- Visit Website
Edgewater Beach Condominium is the ultimate seaside vacation playground. A magnificent, French Riviera-inspired resort rising majestically beside the sparkling emerald waters, pristine white sands and fiery sunsets of northwest Florida’s extraordinary Emerald Coast.
Southern Resorts
- 4608 Opa Locka Lane
- Destin, FL 32541
- 800-737-BEACH (2322)
- 850-654-7889
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Southern Resorts is a family business, owned and operated by brothers who have lived on the Gulf Coast since childhood. With over ten years of rental management in the Destin, Fort Walton Beach and the Beaches of South Walton areas, Southern Resorts has garnered a reputation of integrity, exceptional service and dependability. Also key to our success is that we exclusively represent high quality and well maintained properties at the beach.
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“Stick to what you know” could be the motto for Branson this year as the Ozark resort town focuses on its wholesome country, pop music and family entertainment roots, plus recent upgrades in shopping and hotels, to ride out the national economic downturn.
Nottoway Plantation, on La. 1 at White Castle, is in the process of a major restoration. Owner Paul Ramsay of Sydney, Australia, announced last week that he is providing the resources to ensure that the restoration is conducted in a manner that will preserve Nottoway for many more years.
Birmingham, Ala., built on a foundation of iron and steel, has grown into a multi-faceted town of business, gardens, sports, music, food and arts. Visit this summer and explore all that the city has to offer, plus a generous helping of Southern hospitality.
In recent weeks, thousands of air passengers have been stranded by airline bankruptcies and flight cancellations. And there may be more disruptions ahead as older jets continue to be scrutinized for safety and the economy bubbles with trouble.
Dena Feldstein Brody sketched out an $8,000 budget for a 12-day family vacation this summer in England, France and Spain. But those plans were two years ago. Since then, the dollar has plummeted and air fares have soared.
Louisiana will join hundreds of states, cities and businesses in a salute to tourism this month. Special events, from high-powered seminars to welcoming lemonade stands for visitors, will be customized on local levels throughout the U.S.
Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums have been entertaining visitors at the reconstructed village in Virginia for decades. This year the musical group is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1958, the Fifes and Drums perform in the historic area nearly 500 times during the year in daily programs. The musical organization is made up local boys and girls aged 10-18. They perform as members of either the junior or senior group.
Residents of Breaux Bridge take great pride in the their town’s title, “Crawfish Capital of the World.’’ And they know how to pay tribute to the crustacean with flourish. The annual Crawfish Festival takes place today through Sunday, May 4.
Three places are likely to capture the hearts of traveling locals in coming months: Italy, Alaska and Disney. The steady favorites are so popular, according to JoAnne Bowman, owner of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, “You’d think it was free.”
Houston has a new global tourism marketing campaign featuring anecdotes from local celebrities, peeling away Houston’s layers and offering visitors insight into the city. The “My Houston” ads seen in magazines and on television feature numerous personalities, including Beyonce, Yao Ming, Dr. Denton Cooley, A.J. Foyt, Carl Lewis, George Foreman and President George and Barbara Bush.
Nottoway Plantation, on La. 1 at White Castle, is in the process of a major restoration. Owner Paul Ramsay of Sydney, Australia, announced last week that he is providing the resources to ensure that the restoration is conducted in a manner that will preserve Nottoway for many more years.
Birmingham, Ala., built on a foundation of iron and steel, has grown into a multi-faceted town of business, gardens, sports, music, food and arts. Visit this summer and explore all that the city has to offer, plus a generous helping of Southern hospitality.
In recent weeks, thousands of air passengers have been stranded by airline bankruptcies and flight cancellations. And there may be more disruptions ahead as older jets continue to be scrutinized for safety and the economy bubbles with trouble.
Dena Feldstein Brody sketched out an $8,000 budget for a 12-day family vacation this summer in England, France and Spain. But those plans were two years ago. Since then, the dollar has plummeted and air fares have soared.
Louisiana will join hundreds of states, cities and businesses in a salute to tourism this month. Special events, from high-powered seminars to welcoming lemonade stands for visitors, will be customized on local levels throughout the U.S.
Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums have been entertaining visitors at the reconstructed village in Virginia for decades. This year the musical group is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1958, the Fifes and Drums perform in the historic area nearly 500 times during the year in daily programs. The musical organization is made up local boys and girls aged 10-18. They perform as members of either the junior or senior group.
Residents of Breaux Bridge take great pride in the their town’s title, “Crawfish Capital of the World.’’ And they know how to pay tribute to the crustacean with flourish. The annual Crawfish Festival takes place today through Sunday, May 4.
Three places are likely to capture the hearts of traveling locals in coming months: Italy, Alaska and Disney. The steady favorites are so popular, according to JoAnne Bowman, owner of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, “You’d think it was free.”
Houston has a new global tourism marketing campaign featuring anecdotes from local celebrities, peeling away Houston’s layers and offering visitors insight into the city. The “My Houston” ads seen in magazines and on television feature numerous personalities, including Beyonce, Yao Ming, Dr. Denton Cooley, A.J. Foyt, Carl Lewis, George Foreman and President George and Barbara Bush.
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