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The Island Resort Fort Walton Beach

Laura Hussey Estell — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:54:00 +0000

What makes a magical beach getaway? Well, for starters how about sugary sun-drenched sand, just steps away from your resort room? Then add picture-postcard views of emerald water and beach umbrellas, and a lush garden courtyard nestling a jewel of a pool. How about a waterfall-cloaked grotto, where you can swim up to the bar […]

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Escape to Waterscape!

Julia Sayers Gokhale — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:20:00 +0000

Imagine the sound of the crashing waves and the feel of warm sunshine on your skin. You take a deep breath and you’re intoxicated with the smell of coconut sunscreen and salt in the air. A gentle sea breeze washes over you as you sip a frozen pina colada. To your left, a sparkling pool […]

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Revive & Thrive at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

S. Lynne — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:58:08 +0000

Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves, the sun rising over sugar-white sands, and a day filled with unforgettable moments ahead. At Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the Emerald Coast’s premier destination for relaxation and adventure, 2025 is all about Revive & Thrive—a commitment to crafting experiences that refresh the soul and create […]

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Not Just Another Beach Bunny

The Hometown Tourist — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:26:41 +0000

In the next couple weeks, we’ll be seeing quite a few beach bunnies, and I’m not talking about the tourists! Easter is right around the corner and Peter Cottontail has his swim trunks packed, his SPF 100 ready (he’s kind-of on the fair side, you know?!) and ready to visit all the kids along Northwest […]

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Traveling to the beach just got a whole lot easier

The Hometown Tourist — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:05:00 +0000

I’m planning my next trip. To where? I’m not sure yet but I can plan easily to multiple destinations thanks to the opening of the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. With non-stop flights as well as international flights provided by Delta and Southwest, Beaches International will provide easy access to the most beautiful beaches in […]

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It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

The Hometown Tourist — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:27:43 +0000

I’d like to take some time to address an issue here on the Emerald Coast, or should I say a non-issue. Since you are not here (and you should be) you wouldn’t know the beaches are unaffected by the oil spill. You wouldn’t know that the beaches are just as pristine and clean as they […]

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Greetings from the Hometown Tourist

The Hometown Tourist — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:25:26 +0000

Greetings from the sunshine-y Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida. I’m your Hometown Tourist and I’ll be your hosting your e-tours (“e” for exciting, of course!). Together we’ll explore the coast up and down the beaches of Northwest Florida from Fort Walton Beach to Inlet Beach and every stop in between. Unpack your mental suitcase and […]

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Henderson Beach State Park

Charlie Peay — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:06:00 +0000

Henderson Beach State Park located just east of Destin, Florida on U.S. 98 has something for everyone! Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming or spending a peaceful day at the beach, it’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting than this. With more than 6,000 feet of shoreline facing the emerald green waters of the […]

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Caledesi Island State Park

Charlie Peay — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:43:00 +0000

Caledesi Island is the only natural island on Florida’s Gulf Coast where you can enjoy the nation’s #1 rated beach, take a hike, go kayaking, have a picnic, and visit the island’s snack bar and gift shop–all in the same day! Beach lovers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Not only that, but the island […]

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Let’s Go Fishing in Marco Island!

Charlie Peay — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:28:00 +0000

Welcome to Marco Island, located on the Gulf of Mexico in sunny Southwest Florida, where you can enjoy saltwater fishing at its finest. As the largest of the 10,000 Islands chain which stretches south all the way to Florida Bay and the Florida Keys, Marco Island is the northern gateway to a unique pristine coastal […]

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Fishing Adventures in Boca Grande

Charlie Peay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:41:00 +0000

When you come to Boca Grande in Southwest Florida, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy guided fishing adventures in some of the most famous fishing waters in the state! The backwater habitat surrounding Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island, Matlacha Pass and Gasparilla Sound has been referred to as an angler’s paradise and for good reason. Within […]

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A Taste of Spain in Sunny Florida

Charlie Peay — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Since 1905, Columbia Restaurant has been serving up authentic Spanish cuisine in beautiful open-air Mediterranean-style surroundings. As Florida’s oldest and most time-honored Spanish restaurant, Columbia Restaurant has been family-owned and operated for five generations. Serving up a long list of delicious recipes in the classic Spanish tradition, it is little wonder that Columbia has been […]

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Island Living in the Florida Keys

Charlie Peay — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:22:00 +0000

Imagine a lifestyle so sublime and so removed you’ll swear you’re on a deserted isle somewhere in the middle of the Caribbean. Throw in some “R & R”, snorkeling, palm trees, and reggae music and you’ll have all the ingredients for fun in the sun in the Florida Keys! From the time you arrive in […]

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Clearwater & St. Pete Always On My Mind

Charlie Peay — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:31:00 +0000

One visit to the Clearwater-St. Pete area is normally all it takes to make this a regular stop on your annual vacation itinerary. There’s so much to do, it’s hard to know where to begin. For starters, I would suggest taking the Courtney Campbell Causeway east over the Tampa Bay to Pinellas County, then following […]

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