Top 10 Reasons to choose Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for Premier Beach Vacation

Offers, Amenities, Awards Have Guests Doing a Double Take

DESTIN, FL, March 19 /PRNewswire/ - Having reigned as the premier golf and beach resort on Florida's Gulf coast for more than three decades, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort knows a thing or two about creating the perfect beach vacation. Whether returning for an annual week at the beach or visiting for the first time, here are 10 timely reasons why Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort continues to top the list of beach destinations.

    1.  Vacation at One of the Best Places in the World - No Passport
        Required! - Tunisia, Vietnam, Paris, Argentina, and......the
        Northwest Florida Gulf Coast? Absolutely! Northwest Florida joins the
        coveted ranks of these international dream destinations on the
        Frommer's 2010 list of twelve Top Destinations in the World. Citing
        stunning beaches, nature trails, great restaurants, and a cozy, yet
        quirky, sense of community, Frommer's makes a compelling case to
        include this vacation destination among the world's best. Sandestin
        Golf & Beach Resort is "destination central" with its seven miles of
        miles of beaches, charming Destin beach rentals, restaurants and a
        multitude of activities.

    2.  A New Meaning to Family Values - Sandestin packs in value with a host
        of complimentary amenities including free rental of bicycles, canoes,
        kayaks, tennis courts; free fitness center access; free children's
        activities (in season) and complimentary resort-wide tram service-
        offered every day of a guest's stay.

        Also, take advantage of the Spring "Stay Three and Get One Night
        Free" promotion, which is good through May 26th.

    3.  A-Z Amenities - Beyond the beautiful beaches, Sandestin features four
        championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, a full-
        service, 98-slip marina with an array of water sports, a fleet of
        bicycles, an action-packed Baytowne Adventure Zone with a Zip line,
        Ropes Course, Euro-Bungy, Rock Wall, Adventure Landing Playground,
        and more. After a day of play, guests can even indulge in the day spa
        and salon featuring more than 50 professional services.

    4.  Stay a Week and Never Eat at the Same Place Twice! - With more than a
        dozen restaurants on the Florida beach resort property, not only will
        guests never go hungry, their palate will never get bored! From the
        surfside fare of Finz Beachside Grille to the family friendly
        atmosphere of the Village at Baytowne Wharf, it is all within walking
        distance or on the resort shuttle route.

    5.  Park the Car and Forget About It! - Covering 2,400 acres from the
        beach to the bay and everything in between, the luxury beach resort's
        complimentary shuttle service is always just a phone call away.
        Guests can simply pick up the house phone and request a shuttle; it
        will be dispatched. Kind of like having a personal driver. Let
        someone else take on the mantle of "Family Chauffeur."

    6.  Listen to the Stars - Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort's Free Wednesday
        Night Concert Series features fun music and entertainment at a price
        that is music to your ears - Free! Held at the resort's Baytowne
        Village every Wednesday from March through summer, the series
        showcases new talent from a variety of genres from southern rock to
        the legendary Florida pop/reggae sensation Heritage.

    7.  You Only Live Once - At least that is the motto of Y.O.L.O. board
        founders who developed this fast growing sport fusing surfing with
        paddling. Perfect for any age and skill level, standup paddling
        offers a whole new point of view: from paddling to Jolee Island to
        sneaking up on blue crabs, to dropping in at a favorite surf-break,
        the act of YOLO-ing or stand up paddling has evolved from its surfing
        roots to a far more extensive means to enjoy time on the water from a
        new perspective. Available at Baytowne Marina.

    8.  Far From Your Average Guestroom - Forgo the standard room with two
        double beds. Here, the majority of Destin accommodations come in the
        form of studio, one-, two- and up to five-bedroom cottage, villa, and
        condo rentals. High-rise condominiums, townhomes, and villas include
        fully-equipped kitchens, living areas whirlpool spa baths, laundry
        facilities and more. With more than 1,500 accommodations serving up
        views of the beach, bay, fairways and village, Sandestin offers a
        variety of options.

    9.  Wine Down - With a cool wine bar, wonderful wine menus and award-
        winning wine events, Sandestin is the toast of the town for wine
        lovers. The award-winning Sandestin Wine Festival held each April
        (this year April 23-25, 2010) hosts nearly 3,000 people who gather to
        learn about, taste and purchase more than 600 domestic and imported
        wines. Now in its 24th year, for wine lovers this festival is
        considered the "Kentucky Derby" of wine events.

    10. New Airport Brings Direct Flights from Southwest Airlines - The
        Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opens May 23, 2010
        with new direct service by Southwest Airlines making Sandestin Golf &
        Beach Resort more accessible than ever. Most major airlines are
        already offering affordable airfare from many markets into Northwest
        Florida Regional Airport (VPS) and the Pensacola Regional Airport
        (PNS).

For more information on Sandestin, call 866-91-BEACH and visit www.sandestin.com.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the premier destination resort in the Southeast. Located in Northwest Florida between Pensacola and Panama City, Sandestin is nestled on 2,400 spectacular acres, including seven miles of pristine beach and bay front. The resort features 1,500 condominium, villa, town home and brand-name hotel accommodations within 30 charming neighborhoods. Sandestin also features four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a 29-acre village featuring boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants and nightlife. Sandestin is part of Intrawest, a leader in destination resorts.

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