Destin Vacation Rentals - A Few Steps From Talcum White Sands, Golf And Waterfront Dining

If you've never been to the Florida Panhandle, then Destin should be your first trip. It has it all! For those from a northern clime, as you get your first glimpse of the sand dunes you will think they are drifts of snow. Pure white and talcum-like to the touch, this area of Florida's Gulf Coast is famous for its sugar-like sand and emerald green waters.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The first step to planning your vacation...after telling the boss that you're taking one...is to find the perfection accommodations. Fortunately, most Destin vacation rentals and hotels are quite new, luxurious and offer full amenities. The area attracts many wealthy vacation rental owners and their properties reflect this. There are a full range of vacation rental types: high-rise, oceanfront condos, Gulf front villas, cozy townhomes and magnificent beach front estates; some complete with elevators! Many of the major hotel chains offer lodging in and around Destin. Our Destin Hotel Search tool scans over 50 of the top booking engines to find the best hotel deals on the Net.

Before you depart for that well deserved vacation, be sure to look at our EventCrazy.com event directory (coming soon). It covers the Florida Panhandle area around Destin and is full of fun things to do for both the young and the young-at-heart. Other unique features of our Vacation Rental Dash Destin site are integrated Yelp Reviews and the TickCo event ticket sales. Why not take in a fantastic concert or sporting event while in town? In addition to local reviews, you can even peruse our Food And Fun Directory of local restaurants, attractions and businesses.

After your arrival, kick back on the spectacular white sand beach and watch the emerald and turquoise waves lap the shore. Dolphin are an everyday thrill to watch as they surface and dive on their endless patrol of the beaches. Even the smaller fish can be seen darting through the air as they try to escape the larger fish feeding below. As the Sun turns into a surreal, orange-red ball sinking into the Gulf horizon, take that leisurely stroll with your sweetheart along the beach. Many of the sunbathers have departed and the beach activity is settling down for the night. If you happen to be near Henderson Beach State Park, you may have the more than 1 mile of scenic shoreline all to yourselves. And no, the park is not miles outside Destin. It's right in the heart of the action.

As the evening settles in, you have endless options for both the family and kids or for you and your special someone. The Big Kahuna Water Park is a favorite even if you don't have children along. Each night can bring a new experience, such as miniature golf, waterfront dining, dancing to live music, wine tasting or shopping at Destin's famous Silver Sands Factory Stores with over 100 designer outlet shops.

Day Trippin'

Feeling the urge to see more of Florida's Panhandle? Destin is centrally located and an hour drive East or West along the coast will provide more opportunities for fun than you can fit into one day. Heading West will take you to other favorite beach locations such as Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and eventually (more than 1 hour) Perdido Key and Orange Beach, Alabama. While in Pensacola, a visit to the Pensacola Naval Air Station's Air Museum is a special treat, especially their IMax theater.

Driving East along Coastal Hwy 30A takes you to Sandestin (awesome golf), the Beaches of South Walton, Panama City Beach (and its fantastic new Pier Park. Driving through South Walton will take you to a myriad of intriguing beach communities, but none are as fascinating as Watercolor and Seaside (filming location for Jim Carey's The Truman Show). Plan on exploring their shops, side streets and dining and imbibing establishments.

If you venture beyond Panama City Beach, you will find Florida's Forgotten Coast - Cape San Blas. Varenda Networks - owner of the Dash vacation planning sites - has sites like this Destin site in all of these major Florida Beach resorts. If you want to know why Cape San Blas is called The Forgotten Coast, then visit Cape San Blas Vacation Rentals site. Our main corporate website has the full directory of over 220 travel planning sites.

Off-Shore Fishing Charters In Destin

Vacationers to Destin visit for many reasons. It is often for the deep sea fishing, since Destin has been dubbed The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. One of Florida's largest fishing charter fleets awaits your day of adventure. Mahler's Fishing Charter & Dolphin Watching will provide a full day of fun and fishing on the Gulf. For a directory of other charter fishing boats, you can check out FishDestin.com. Regardless if prefer bottom fishing, off-shore trolling or other fishing techniques, the variety of species in the Destin waters are extensive. From the obvious, such as flounder, grouper, etc. to the big game fish, such as White Marlin and Blue Marlin. Here is a list of the more popular fish that you may attempt to catch.

• Red Snapper
• Cobia
• Dolphin (the fish)
• Bonita
• Pompano
• Spanish Mackerel
• Black Grouper
• Yellow Fin Grouper
• Red Grouper
• King Mackerel
• Red Drum "redfish"
• Flounder
• White Marlin
• Blue Marlin
• Speckeled Trout
• Crevelle Jack
• Wahoo
• Tarpon
• Greater Amberjack
• Ladyfish
• Sheepshead

Destin Dining

The summer season is naturally quite busy and dinner plans should be made in advance. VacationRental-Destin offers several areas to learn more about restaurant discounts, dining options and restaurant reviews. You will find a full range of restaurant types, but be sure to experience Destin's famous seafood. Oyster lovers are in for a special treat when they are in season. Many are obtained from nearby Apalachicola. And no, the BP Oil Spill reportedly did not reach the oyster beds. AJ's Seafood and Oyster House is one fine option. On the bluffs overlooking Destin's harbor, the dining is casual and fun-filled. But oysters are only one of the many Gulf delicacies - shrimp, grouper and so much more are prepared as only locals know how. For a somewhat more refined, waterfront seafood restaurant, be sure to check out the FishBar. The list of fine establishments is extensive, so be sure to read more on our site and get your Restaurant.com discount certificates! Use them on your vacation or get some for around your home. Both are available via our Restaurant Deals Webpage.

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