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1540 Highway 98 E
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
United States
Phone: 850-651-7131
Fax: 850-609-4040
Description:
Florida’s Emerald Coast <p>Unpretentious, uncomplicated and breathtakingly beautiful, the Emerald Coast is simply irresistible. Famous for 24 miles (38 km) of dazzling sugar white sands and brilliant green waters, the Southern sea towns of Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Okaloosa Island present simple pleasures -- the "World’s Luckiest Fishing Village," spirited seaside celebrations, links of great golf, undeniably fresh seafood and some of the world’s finest underwater shelling -- all embraced within an unassuming charm. <p>The easy pace of Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Okaloosa Island revolves like a slow ceiling fan caressing visitors with a refreshing breeze of Southern pleasantries and warm-hearted hospitality accented with a "ya’ll come back" character. This laid back slice of Florida’s upper Gulf coast is actually closer in distance -- and demeanor -- to dear old Dixie than to its flashy Florida siblings. Not surprisingly, the perceived time warp is reality as Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Okaloosa Island is in the Central time zone while the rest of the state rushes to Eastern Standard deadlines. Likewise, its seasons are pure Deep South -- sensational springs, warm summer days and coolish winter evenings -- for tempting temperatures year-round. <p>Surprisingly, Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Okaloosa Island accommodations provide priceless beach vacations without the price. More than 18,000 Gulf-edged rooms are available from popular hotels and spacious condominiums to a seashore bed and breakfast inn, beach cottages and five-bedroom bungalows. Seaside savings are year-round with exceptional bargains September through February. <p>Okaloosa Regional Airport and nearby Pensacola Regional Airport offer continuous service by nine major airlines. Ground travel is easy along primary feeders: U.S. 98, Highways 331 and 85, and Interstate 10. <p>Additional visitor information about the "Simply Irresistible" area is available by calling the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 322-3319 or (850) 651-7131 and at www.destin-fwb.com.
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