Panhandle-Destin, Florida – a sea-side vacation experience

The Florida Panhandle is a getaway filled with natural wonders. Explore miles of beaches, powdery-white dunes, broad stretches of pine forests, cool underground springs, marshlands, bays, backwater bayous and the crystalline Northwest Florida gulf waters. In the Destin area you can visit Eden Gardens State Park, a place of tranquil beauty that was once the home of lumber baron William Henry Wesley. His 1898 Southern mansion, surrounded by flowering trees and stately oaks, is located on site, along with colorful gardens and picnic areas. Sunset dolphin sighting cruises and glass bottom boat rides offer other opportunities to enjoy the lush Florida waterways. Scuba diving, boating, fishing and other water sports abound throughout the area. The Track Family Recreation Center is a large family amusement park that offers a wide variety of activities and fun including go-kart tracks, bumper boats, bumper cars, miniature golf, and a bungee jumping tower. Golfers will find many challenges courses sprinkled throughout the Panhandle region. Sea-side shopping reflects the quaint charm and lifestyle of towns along the Emerald Coast highway. A broad variety of restaurants are available for casual and fine dining. Vacation rental choices add luxury, comfort and convenience to all your daily activities.