| Destin, Florida is a one of a kind, world-class beach | | | | a bit over 12,000, giving it a bit of a small town feel. |
| and fishing resort that has found a balance between | | | | The year-round temperatures are perfect for fun in |
| prospering as a tourist community, and preserving both | | | | the sun the whole year through. The coldest winter |
| its heritage and environment. The beaches are clean, | | | | months, November to February, maintain an average in |
| the water is safe, and the hotels are not overcrowded | | | | the mid-fifties, while the hottest portion of summer, |
| with college students. Another advantage of | | | | June through September, maintains an ideal 79.5 F |
| vacationing in Destin is many of the resorts, rental | | | | degrees. |
| properties and hotels are reasonably priced, despite its | | | | Historically, Destin is named after the fish boat captain, |
| premier vacation status. They offer a full list of | | | | Captain Leonard Destin, so it should come as no |
| amenities, such as fireplaces (yes, even the beach can | | | | surprise that the fishing is rather bountiful. Some of the |
| get a little chilly), spa access, pools, tennis courts and | | | | well-known catches available in the area are billfish, |
| white sandy beaches. | | | | white marlin, sail fish, bluefish, flounder, wahoo, grouper, |
| There are three reasons that a vacationer would want | | | | pampono, amber jack, trigger fish, scamp, snapper, and |
| to spend time in Destin. For one, the white, sandy | | | | cobia. Fishing is supported from April through |
| beaches are some of the best Florida has to offer. | | | | December, although at Choctawatchee Bay, fishing is |
| Two, they have some of the best sea fishing and | | | | available year-round. There is good reason Destin has |
| charter boat tours in the world, and three, the golf | | | | been called the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." All |
| courses are among the top ranked in the Southeast. | | | | you'll need is a pole, a charter boat, and some live bait |
| Beyond these reasons, Destin also offers fantastic | | | | to find out why. |
| shopping, a plethora of restaurants, various other | | | | Destin has grown out of its sleepy fishing village days, |
| attractions, such as the Big Kahuna Water Park, | | | | and has become a powerhouse golf destination |
| Dolphin Cruises, museums, and art galleries. The | | | | among vacationers. It features what has been |
| community also hosts various events and festivals, | | | | estimated to be over 1,100 holes of golf, which is |
| including the Destin Fishing Rodeo and Destin Seafood | | | | enough to play a different course every day for over |
| Festival. | | | | two months, and never tap into the same hole twice. |
| Located along the Emerald Coast of Florida, Destin is | | | | Many of the public courses are considered to be |
| known for its sugar-white sandy beaches, and | | | | championship quality, designed by top pro golfers, and |
| emerald green waters. The resident population is only | | | | are only a few miles of each other. |