There's a clue to one of the biggest plus points of Destin vacations in the town's nick-name: 'The World's Luckiest Fishing Village.' If you're a fisherman, then there's no finer place to be than out in the calm emerald waters of the Gulf, reeling in red snapper and king mackerel by the dozen. But there are plenty of other reasons to come here too - dazzling white beaches with pristine sands; superb shopping; great night-life; and plenty to keep the kids happy from dawn till dusk.
If you like your sand powdery soft and your ocean warm and clear, then the beaches on Destin vacations make for the perfect fit. With the sun up high and the waters of the Emerald Coast doing what they do best - sparking like a beautiful green jewel - the beach is where it's at. There's an especially fine stretch at Henderson State Park, where you can happily while away the day building sandcastles, messing about in the shallow surf, and watching seabirds catch their lunch.
But there's plenty of action out on the water too. Besides fantastic fishing, there's all kinds of watersports and some classy scuba diving. Divers will get a kick out of exploring the sunken military craft littered around the coast, courtesy of the area's several navy and army bases. Or you can take a trip out into the Gulf to spot dolphins or soak up the sunset - just drop by the harbour with its fleet of gently bobbing boats to see what's on offer.
CAs for the kids, they're more than catered for, since besides all that fabulous beach action, there's Big Kahuna's waterpark for rides, slides and plenty of thrills, plus alligators to examine at Fudpucker's...all of which goes to prove, Destin is a destination not to be missed.
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