Discover Destin - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village

By Christina Brauner


Located in proximity to the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida, Destin boasts of spectacular white sand beaches and unmatched fishing challenges that water enthusiasts will truly cherish during their Destin vacation. This "world's luckiest fishing village has a wide selection of cozy Destin vacation rental properties that will help make your Destin vacation truly comfortable and relaxing. World class resorts and signature professional golf course also dot the area, giving you unprecedented choices of activities.

While staying in Destin, you can learn about the life of the local folks in an era where there is still no electricity. A trip to the Destin History and Fishing Museum is a great way to start your day. This is the spot where you can still see the oldest seine fishing boat and get a glimpse, too of some of the antique fishing equipment and prize fish catch on display.

Taking an early afternoon dolphin cruise with Olin Marler Charter is another great option to enjoy your Destin vacation. Your tour guide will tell you something about the Destin Harbor and if you get a bit lucky, you will see a good number of dolphins playing in the water. You can definitely enjoy watching these beautiful sea creatures in the comforts of your air-conditioned or heated cabin seat.

If you have had an adequate amount of of the shoreline, use the afternoon sliding down water slides, floating in a lazy river and splashing in the pools. When you are complete playing in the water, head over to the Adventure Park to play some rounds of mini golf. You could definitely waste all day here and, for the value you will pay, you will never hesitate to do it.

If you wish to grab a quick late lunch, hit the Destin Commons. You can also take your early dinner here then head to the shops for some hours of shopping. A small playground allows kids to enjoy the splash fountain or ride a small train around the center.

Very accessible from your choice Destin vacation rental properties is the Henderson Beach State Park. This gorgeous stretch of beach is part of Florida's state park system. This beautiful park state park just requires a small admission to get in but is sure is worth every penny you will spend. Among the popular activities in this site include fishing, swimming or simply talking a walk around the wide area of the park. Destin should be your next family vacation destination.




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