SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT REPORTS STRONG SPRING OCCUPANCY AND RECORD RESULTS AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANDESTIN WINE FESTIVAL

DESTIN, FL, May 4 /PRNewswire/ - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and Sandestin Wine Festival organizers today announced record results for this year's 25^th anniversary event, held this past weekend at the scenic Village of Baytowne Wharf.

The Sandestin Wine Festival is the oldest, continuously running event of its kind in Florida, featuring more than 600 wines, gourmet food and live music.

Sandestin reported record occupancy for this spring weekend, and record sales at the retail wine tent.   Event organizers also announced more tickets were sold and more people were in attendance than any other wine fest in the past 25 years. For visual highlights of the event, visit YouTube http://youtu.be/-Pgb7eN2-9Y or Sandestin's Facebook page.

Record results were attributed to good weather, the event's longstanding tradition, improving economic conditions, group attendance, sponsor participation including Coastal Living Magazine, and special features such as seminars and the Culinary Pavilion.

One of the major benefits of the Sandestin Wine Festival is that attendees have a rare opportunity to learn about the finest appellations from all major producing countries in all varieties, styles and price ranges.   Details are available at www.sandestinwinefestival.com.

It was also announced that the next Sandestin Wine Festival will be held on April 26-29, 2012.

This news follows Sandestin's strong spring 2011 occupancy results, more than 20 percent over the same period last year. In addition, the Village of Baytowne Wharf has broken records in its past few major events including the Sandestin Gumbo Festival in February and the Baytowne Beer Festival in October.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was rated the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast and offers the most complete resort experience for all seasons and all ages.  Sandestin has 2,400 acres and 30 neighborhoods with 1,400 condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in Destin hotel accommodations and vacation rentals.  A member of Beaches of South Walton, Sandestin offers more than seven miles of sugar white sand beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, certified children's programs, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and the Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shops, dining restaurants and nightlife.   For complete information, visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-866-91-BEACH.

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SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort