TRADING SNOW SHOVELS FOR SAND SHOVELS - SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT FORECASTS BUSY SPRING AND SUMMER SEASONS

Sun, Surf, Sand, Savings and Suite Accommodations Attract Families to Gulf Coast Resort

DESTIN, FL, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ - As the majority of the United States begins to warm up and dig out from record-setting snowfalls, sunny Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida's Emerald Coast prepares for its own record-breaking forecast:  a bullish spring and summer travel season.

"The amount of snowfall and ice the rest of the country received has a direct correlation to travel to Sandestin and the beach," says John Russell, President of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. "The more snow and cold, the more people are ready to escape to warmer temperatures, soft sugar white sand and gentle surf.  We call it the 'spring thaw effect,' and we are ready to help everyone trade in their snow shovels and boots for their sand shovels and flip flops." 

Already ahead in terms of reservations versus spring of last year, Sandestin credits a busy Spring and Summer 2011 to more than just record snowfall.  

Sandestin's unique "Beach to the Bay" 2,400 acre resort caters to family dynamics, a group of people at various ages who enjoy doing different things. 

For the beach purist and sun lover, miles of Gulf of Mexico beachfront and Sandestin's popular beach services await.   

"Type A (A for Active)" personalities can hit the links on one of four award-winning golf courses, have a ball on one of the 15 world class tennis courts, go kayaking, or even bicycling. 

Water sports will keep even "Techno Tween" travelers busy and off their computers with a floating water park obstacle course, YOLO Boarding (stand up paddle boarding), parasailing and fishing.    A lively social scene at Finz Pool Deck adds to the appeal.   For children ages 3-12, Sandestin has completely redesigned its exclusive Club KZ, a supervised program which includes everything including Pirate Adventures, Wet N' Wild activities, and even a new club house.

A New Meaning to Family Values & Great Deals

• Lowest Rates of the Season - Book early and be rewarded. Sandestin is offering the lowest rates of the season starting at $99 (for a studio on the Bay with a mini fridge, microwave).  21 day advance purchase.  See www.sandestin.com for complete details.  
• Fifth Night Free, when you buy four for a stay between March 5^th and May 25^th, 2011
• 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.

Making Sandestin different from ordinary hotels and more inviting for families are accommodations with one- to four-bedrooms, complete with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, and plenty of room to spread out are super family-friendly.

Known for its events, Sandestin also presents a line-up that will delight wine aficionados, and those who believe in Leprechauns and the Easter Bunny.

• FREE Wednesday Night Concerts in the Village of Baytowne Wharf
  Great music and fun for all ages
• Baytowne Paws Parade-March 6
  Costumed dogs and their human counterparts celebrate Mardi Gras.
• St. Paddy's Day Delight- March 17
• Easter Explosion- April 23
• Easter Brunch and Celebration - April 24
• 25^th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival April 28 - May 1
  Featuring the tasting of, more than 600 domestic and international wines, the Sandestin Wine Festival www.SandestinWineFestival.com has been called "the most family friendly wine festival."

Sandestin Florida beach vacations and the beautiful Gulf Coast have always been a popular drive, but the area is even more accessible with affordable airfares from Southwest Airlines into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and the expansion of Vision Airlines into Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS).

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers one the most complete resort experiences in North America.  Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination for all seasons and for all ages, located on Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast, an area recognized as one of the top 2010 destinations in the world by Frommer's. The resort invites guests to 30 charming neighborhoods from the beach to the bay featuring 1,400 villas, town homes and hotel accommodations.  A member of Beaches of South Walton, Sandestin features four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a marina, a fitness center, spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shops, dining and nightlife. 

For people wanting the best in Destin beach vacations, Destin vacation rentals and a complete resort experience, visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-866-91-BEACH.

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SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort