Excerpt from Nightwire – Panhandle Bliss
What was once a sleepy fishing village, with miles of deserted sand dunes on the land and some of the best catch available in the waters, has come a long way. Today Destin, Florida is one of the top beach destinations in the world, and is famous for its beautiful clear turquoise waters, sugar-white sand beaches and yes, for fishing. Once you defrost in the heavenly playground, you’ll know why it ranks so high. While you really can’t go wrong when choosing a place to stay on this beach, there are some places that ware worth mentioning, including one-of-a-kind experiences that everyone can enjoy!
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Beach Sand Sculptures make “house calls” all along the coast on both public and private beaches. Its sand astle experts haul out all the supplies and tools you will need to make your castle (which naturally makes this special activity very convenient) and all you’ve got to do is show up.
It’s a great way to bond with our family, friends or with the love of your life, a truly magical experience. You will learn all the secrets of how to build sand castles and you’ll be able to take these tips to every beach you visit! At the end, their experts will snap a picture of you and your family, proudly standing right in front of your sandcastles. (Tip: This photo will make for a great Christmas Card)!
Speaking of conveniences, a really neat and refreshing lodging option is staying at the Jade East Towers in Destin. There’s just something about a smaller property that sets the mood for a totally intimate beach experience, not to mention having that wonderful property next to the emerald waters. If you want your accommodations to be as close to the water s possible, the Jade Eat Towers are only 30 steps from the beach! Yes, Jade East has all the amenities you need including a Gulf-front pool, beach service, grills and lighted tennis court and the accommodations offer a number of things money can’t buy! For example: In addition to condos with sweeping balcony views of the Gulf, you can also receive a sensory experience, namely, hypnotic sounds of the ebb and flow of the ocean. (Tip: Unit 0720 is a great option for this sensory experience, and the unit also has little inspiring touches like a desk planted in a floor to ceiling bay window, overlooking hypnotic gulf or for a more dramatic experience on a higher level floors, reserve #1540 or #1040.)
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