Misc

The sun has taken its daily plunge into the Gulf of Mexico, and lights begin to twinkle along the Emerald Coast. As you brush the sand from your feet, the smells of fresh food enter your nose. You follow the smell to 30A avenue, full...

It’s spring time!

Vacations, long weekends and days spent at the beach are in the near future for many of you.  BEACHING with a BABY can be quite interesting for the first time parents.  Going to the beach with a baby is like packing for...

1. Emerald Coast’s High Rises Are So Tall, They Get Their Own Weather

Certain stretches of the Emerald Coast coastline are so developed that some of the larger buildings have their own weather patterns. It’s known as “condo fog.” Warm, moist air coming in off...

Wine, charity and fun converge during Northwest Florida Beaches Ultimate Wine Week

Wine isn’t the only star center stage at South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. Foodies will delight in the delicious dishes harvested from local fields and farms and thoughtfully prepared by local...

SUNBURN? BACKPACK? There you go! YOU LOOK LIKE A TOURIST! Read on to learn 5 things you need to avoid if you’d like to look like a local.

• People here are different

Emerald Coast folks drive fast, they dress for less, they collect exotic pets and do unusual things.

• People here are Friendly and laid-back

Emerald Coast folks are some of the nicest people you will ever meet in the South. It is...

As we discussed previously, My Vacation Haven features more than 140 Emerald Coast vacation rentals, covering 4 major areas along the Florida Panhandle: 30A, Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, Scenic 98, TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort. Click here for...

My Vacation Haven features more than 140 Emerald Coast vacation rentals. We cover 4 major areas along the Florida Panhandle: 30A, Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, Scenic 98, TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort.

30A is small stretch of paradise that’s...

Welcome to Ariel Dunes – Emerald Coast’s amazing and increasingly popular vacation destination! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay from the two tallest towers in this area. Vacationers choosing Ariel Dunes condos are sure to be impressed by its casual...

Last week it was announced that the Sunshine State attracted a record number of tourists in 2015. Statistics compiled by Visit Florida, the organization that handles tourism marketing for the state, indicate that 105 million visitors were drawn to the state’s vast selection...