Spring Break - Destin, Florida

Back to the beach

Lifeguards returning as officials look to tourist season

Kimberly White, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL — Bent over at the shoreline with her hands on her knees, Whitney Winkel caught her breath and watched gentle, emerald-green waves dissipate into froth at her feet.  She was among the 16 Walton County... Full story

From Hogwarts owls to the Emerald Coast seagulls

Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - Training seagulls for an Emerald Coast tourism commercial is a lot different from working with the owls in the Harry Potter films, animal trainer Dave Sousa says. "Seagulls are opportunists," Sousa said. "They basically hang at the... Full story

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach

WALTON COUNTY, FL - South Walton Fire District lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this March 7. The South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Program began the season two weeks ago as new and returning lifeguards... Full story

Miramar Beach parking design first of its kind

Mary Brady, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - When hurricane Dennis roared through the area in 2005, he left behind a big problem for Pompano Joe's restaurant on Old U.S. Highway 98. The beach access and parking next door was destroyed. Now rebuilt by the Walton County Tourist... Full story

Time for a spring in Destin's economy?

Jenni Rich, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - The Snowbirds are starting to trickle out, but don't expect U.S. 98 traffic to ease up - as of this week, Spring Break is officially upon us. The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce keeps tight tabs on the inquiries that they get from... Full story

Beyond the Tan

Salons Branching out, Adding Atmosphere

By Carol McGraw

Carolyn Geiser goes to Sun Spot Atlantis tanning salon three times a week, but most of the time she doesn’t get in a tanning booth. She changes into a spa robe and comfy slippers in the VIP lounge, grabs water out of the fridge then picks the... Full story

Beach Photography: Capturing the Perfect Beach Memories

By Jennifer Otto

Anyone can take a picture, but not everyone can take a good picture. With a little help, you will be taking better beach pictures than all of your friends. Not to mention, you may actually look at your beach vacation shots again rather than leaving... Full story

Beach Checklist

You are about to head off for a day at the beach, but you know that you always forget something everywhere you go. Destin.com wants to make this a fabulous and stress-free day. That is why we have created this handy checklist that you can print out... Full story

Dressing for a Day at the Beach

By Jennifer Otto

Dressing for a day at the beach sounds like an easy task, but so many Emerald Coast visitors happen upon the beaches in the wrong attire. We here on the Emerald Coast like to consider ourselves experts at dealing with the Florida sun and would like... Full story

A Tourist’s Guide to Roundabouts

By Tara Roberts

It seems like a simple enough procedure – follow the directional signs in a counterclockwise manner (that means turn to your right), continuing in that direction until you can exit to your right on the desired road. You have successfully... Full story

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