Festivities, Food and Fun at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

People of All Ages To Enjoy Special Thanksgiving Brunch and Holiday Activities

DESTIN, FL, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces festivities, food and fun during the most wonderful time this year, and the opportunity to give thanks in paradise this holiday season.

On Thanksgiving Day, Sandestin's Thanksgiving Brunch will be a feast for the eyes and a symphony for the senses. Guests can expect the beautiful setting of Sandestin's Magnolia Ballroom with a mouth watering assortment of seafood, sides, salads, over roasted turkey, a wide variety of desserts.

Traditional favorites will include oven-roasted turkey, brown sugar glazed ham, roasted fall vegetables, green bean, onion and bacon casserole, and sweet potato casserole. Other selections include a made-to-order omelet and Belgian waffle stations, fresh fruit, a selection of Artisan cheeses, and a medley of roasted fall vegetables. The brunch will also feature, vermouth sauce braised short ribs, truffled polenta and mushrooms, slow-roasted prime rib of beef, and a full dessert station for people of all ages. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected] or by calling 850/267-6398.

Additional Holiday Season Events at Sandestin

Santa Tuck-In Program
The Sandestin's Santa Tuck-In program for resort guests or Sandestin Club members provides parents the opportunity to schedule a personal visit from Santa to your Sandestin villa or condo. Santa will come by and visit with children, read a Christmas story and leave a present with each child.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Visit www.sandestin.com/events for more details.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin just got cooler. The largest ice skating rink of its kind in Northwest Florida will line the Events Plaza, transforming the Village into a tropical winter wonderland. Visit www.sandestin.com/events for more details.

Holiday Movie Night
Snuggle up for a Christmas classic, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, under the stars. Bring a blanket and some treats for the holiday event Friday, Nov. 25. Visit www.sandestin.com/events for more details.

Village Tree Lighting
Welcome Santa Saturday, Nov. 26, as he lights the Village Christmas tree and stay close by for a preview of "12 Nights of Lights", a choreographed light show. Enjoy fun, holiday activities, including a special holiday fireworks display over the lagoon in the Village's Events Plaza. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Visit www.sandestin.com/events for more details.

Special Rates and Packages

Need even more reasons to escape for the holidays?  Sandestin is making it easy to get away with a variety of options and deals for individuals and families. Special holiday rate specials include: a FREE Night with the purchase of two. (Code: FREE3); a Shopping Package for shopping enthusiasts including a VIP shopping kit from nearby Silver Sands Factory Stores (Code: GIRLS); Special Weekly Rates, for families wanting to escape the cold and enjoy the resort for a week during the long school break (Code: WEEKLY); and HOT Dates and Rates (Code: HOT) for guests that are flexible and want last minute deals, based on availability.

All of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's packages and accommodations come with a wide variety of recreational activities including bicycling, tennis court time, catch-release lake fishing, access to fitness center and so much more.

For complete details on accommodations and events, visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-866-91-BEACH.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was named the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,400 Destin vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in Destin hotel accommodations. As a member of Visit South Walton, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shopping, dining and nightlife.

SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort