Skip to content

See Ya on Anna Maria

Dec 19 08
by Charlie Peay

Anna Maria Island, located just off the southwest coast of Florida, was first discovered by local Indian tribes and later by Spanish explorers, but it wasn’t until the early 1900’s that that the island began to be settled. Much has changed since those early days, but even now Anna Maria Island has a certain innocence […]

Living Is Easy On Sanibel and Captiva

Dec 15 08
by Charlie Peay

From the moment you cross over the newly renovated Causeway Bridge onto Sanibel Island ($6.00 toll for all 4-wheel vehicles), there is a mixed sense of coming home, nostalgia, and time standing still…but above all a profound sense of relief that you’ve finally made it back to this idyllic spot on the planet which surely […]

Save big on your Beach Vacation

Jun 19 08
by Renee Taliaferro

Save BIG on your Beach Vacation Getaway Savvy travelers know that www.BeachGuide.com is one of the net’s best sources for beach vacation planning. And now our site is better than ever, with an updated Vacation Specials section that offers info on hot deals all along the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast. Just click on www.BeachGuide.com/Specials […]

DAC Fitness Center opens in Destin

May 15 08
by Renee Taliaferro

DAC Fitness Center opens in Destin Do you exercise regularly, but dread getting out of your routine when you go on vacation? If you’re headed to Destin, Florida you’ll be pleased to know there is a new Destin Athletic Club Fitness Center by Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida. The location is convenient to all areas […]

Driving directions from I-65 to Destin, Sandestin, Hwy 30-A or Fort Walton Beach

Apr 23 08
by Renee Taliaferro

Looking for the quickest route from areas along I-65 such as Huntsville and Birmingham to Destin, Sandestin, Hwy 30-A or Fort Walton Beach?Following are some directions we use when we drive to the beach. I-65 to the beach 1) Take I-65 South through Montgomery 2) Exit I-65 at #114, turn left to Georgiana, AL (from […]

April at the Gulf Coast

Apr 12 08
by Renee Taliaferro

It’s mid-April and many of our friends and family members are in Destin, FL, enjoying the gorgeous weather, the un-crowded beaches and all the fun that the Gulf Coast has to offer. From the reports we’re hearing, this is a fabulous time to be at the Coast, especially for vacationers looking to get a great […]

Parasailing in Destin – Gravity-Defying Thrills and Bird’s-Eye Views

Dec 9 24
by Chris Chatelain

While Destin, Florida might be well known for the spectacular Gulf views from its sugar-white beaches, there’s another vantage point that provides even better views – and way more thrills as well. That’s the one from above via parasailing. A Unique Perspective Seeing this popular beach destination from 400 feet in the air provides the […]