This summer, create priceless memories without breaking the bank on a trip to Florida's Emerald Coast. Along 24 miles of sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters named the "Best Beach in the South" for 14 years running by Southern Living readers, you'll find countless ways to enjoy quality time with those you love in an environment as beautiful as it is affordable. To learn more, please check out our summer guide.
Southern hospitality is standard policy among hundreds of local restaurants, shops and attractions waiting to share their specialties with you, many at prices that seem too good to be true. For thousands of travelers, Florida's Emerald Coast has become a home away from home, a haven where they can escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasures of Florida's coast and their family's company. And for one lucky family, we now offer the chance to experience this unique area for free. Enter your information in the form below for your chance to win a four-day/three-night stay for four. The prize package includes:
- Accommodations at Southern Resorts
- VIP Pass (complimentary or discounted admissions to)
- Captain Rex's Sailing Adventure
- Deep Sea Fishing on Swoop I & II
- Florida's Gulfarium
- Indian Temple Mounds
- Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
- Kitty Hawk Kite Rentals
- Magnolia Grill
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Almost 16,000 Gulf-edged rooms are available including popular hotels, spacious condominiums, a bed and breakfast inn, beach cottages and five-bedroom bungalows. Seaside savings are year round. |
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Enjoy some of the freshest seafood in Florida, from amberjack and red snapper to yellowfin tuna, straight off the docks. Required dress code is flip-flops and beach tops at more than 400 culinary characters. |
Floridas Emerald Coast, always known for its great value vacations, invites families this summer to a so close, yet so far beach getaway. The charming southern sea towns of Destin Fort Walton Beach Okaloosa Island present easily accessible and affordable accommodations and events, with many wallet-friendly adventures at little to no cost. The areas 24 miles of sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters offer families the perfect backdrop for lasting memories under $10*, including:
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No Cost Building Sandcastles Bodysurfing Waves Seeking Seashells Soaking Up Sun Seeing Sunrises & Sunsets |
Low Cost U.S. Air Force Armament Museum Indian Temple Mounds Destin History & Fishing Museum Emerald Coast Science Center Fishing Off Okaloosa Pier Floridas Gulfarium (* under $20) |
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More than just a day at the beach. All the comforts of home on the snow white sands of the Emerald Coast. FREE beach chairs, videos, dolphin cruises, golf and more included. Ask about our BEACH VACATION STIMULUS ACT DISCOUNTS.
www.BeaconResorts.com
Brooks and Shorey Resorts - 888-244-4137LOWEST RATE GUARANTEE! Fully furnished vacation rentals located directly on a sugar-white beach! Complimentary beach service, dolphin cruises, golf, video rentals and high-speed Internet. A family vacation destination.
www.emeraldcoastrentals.com
Dale E Peterson Vacations - 877-275-8004Invest in your family this summer. Affordable condominiums, cottages and villas on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast. Ask for our Sanddollar special!
www.destinresorts.com
Destin West Resort Management - 800-947-0701Relax in a luxurious condominium while enjoying resort living at its best. Call today or visit our website to learn about our “Summer Spectacular” special.
www.DestinWest.com
Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals - 888-23BEACHFind beautiful beach condos & homes along the Emerald Coast. Free golf, deep-sea fishing & more! Rentals at Destin on The Gulf, Southbay By The Gulf, Aegean & Destin Towers.
www.ecvr.com
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort - 800-874-8962Swim under cascading waterfalls, stroll the sugar-white sand beaches. Save 20% off our best available rate. Call today or book online.
www.ramadafwb.com
Resort Quest - 866-293-4801Amazing beaches, spacious accommodations and peace of mind -three great finds when you vacation with ResortQuest along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast!
www.ResortQuestNWFL.com
Resorts of Pelican Beach - 888-735-4226Enjoy our Island Spirit! There’s no better place to renew your spirit and refresh your soul! Check out our great Summer Getaway Specials online.
www.pelican-beach.com



