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1. Hit the beach. The Emerald travel advice au Coast s pristine beaches and jewel-toned waters draw 4.5 million visitors every year. As locals, we are lucky to live in this paradise and it s easy to take the beaches for granted when we see them every day. So every once in a while, wiggle your toes in the sand and think There s no place like home.
2. Go fishing. When anglers die, they don t go to heaven they go to Destin. The World s Luckiest travel advice au Fishing Village boasts the largest fishing fleet in Florida to take care of those who live by the rod and reel. The industry has had its challenges over the past year with regulations and the economy, but the captains are still backing into the docks with wahoo, mingo, amberine, mackerel, snapper, shark, blue marlin and other highly-sought species.
3. Find Flipper. If reeling in fish is not your style, admiring the marine life from a glass bottom boat on a guided tour is another way to enjoy what is swimming below. Dolphin cruises catch pods in their natural travel advice au habitat as the guides give history, stories and fun facts about Destin.
4. Take in some art ... and the arts. The Emerald Coast has loads of talent and plenty of places to show it off. Local artists have incorporated themselves into the scenery at restaurants, galleries and festivals.
travel advice au 5. Walk in the park. Destin parks offer the best in sports and natural recreation. Clement E. Taylor City Park, James Lee Park and Harbor View Park provide views of Choctawhatchee Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Destin harbor, respectively. If you re feeling competitive, Buck Destin Park has courts for basketball and tennis. travel advice au Mattie Kelly Park offers a boardwalk self-guided tour through Destin s wetlands and Henderson Beach State Park is a haven for swimming, hiking, grilling and relaxing on the beach.
6. Swing a golf club. One of Destin s main tourist attractions is its world-class golf resorts. Between Kelly Plantation and Regatta Bay, there is enough top-notch golfing right here in Destin to satisfy even a PGA tour professional.
8. Get pampered. travel advice au Living the good life is better when you look the part. And feeling good is a priceless commodity that many of the full-service spas and salons are waiting to give those who want a taste of the pampered life. A makeover or a massage may be just what you need to start looking and feeling your best.
9. Treasure hunt. Christmas shopping in July is no strange feat on the antique circuit. Just ask the ladies at Smith s Antiques Mall, a collector s paradise that s been voted Best Antique travel advice au Shop on the Emerald travel advice au Coast.
10. Stroll through HarborWalk. travel advice au HarborWalk Village is one of Destin travel advice au s newest attractions, intriguing visitors as they cross the Marler Bridge. The village is a festive marketplace with a New Orleans flavor on the food and drink side of things.
11. Spend the day on 30-A. If quaint little seaside towns are you taste, try walking or biking travel advice au through the pedestrian friendly travel advice au and sustainable communities. 30-A is disconnected travel advice au from the hustle and bustle of tourist traffic, and offers some of the area s best art.
12. Have some Eco-fun. Eco tourism is a growing market for Destin with all of the natural resources around us. Paddling around the bay and picnicking at the park are two ways to enjoy Destin without harming the environment.
13. Slide into Big Kahuna s. Big Kahuna s has the answer to hot summer days in Destin. Get wet with speed slides, raft rides, pools, travel advice au lazy rivers, and simulated surfing. If you are looking to stay dry, Big Kahuna travel advice au s also has bungee jumps, Go-Karts and mini-golf.
14. Get some retail therapy. Shopping travel advice au in Destin is not for wimps. Destin Commons, anchored by Rave Motion Pictures, Bass Pro Shops and Belk, has over 80 specialty stores in the open-air atmosphere. To the east, Silver Sands Outlet Mall boasts 100-plus designer names. Nearby Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin offers a wide variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and a hopping nightlife scene.