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Destin

Fort Walton Beach Holiday Season Forecast: Beachy

Can you feel it? That dry cool air brushing against your rosy cheeks. You’ve taken your summer decor down and replaced it with snowflakes and cheer, alongside your hair care made for humid weather. It’s the holidays and what a special time to be in Fort Walton Beach caroling away. The holidays are not made […]

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Destin

Fort Walton’s Public Beaches

Life’s a beach, especially on the emerald-green shores of Fort Walton Beach. While visiting one of Florida’s most pristine vacation areas, you’re sure to enjoy the thrills of parasailing in Fort Walton Beach, and many other Fort Walton Beach water sports made available. When it comes time to wind down from the rush you may […]

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Activities

Visit Fort Walton Beach in the Fall

In The Fall Time When the Fort Walton Beach Weather Is Fine Imagine a land with white sandy beaches and frothy emerald waters, palm trees, and warmth. We’re talking about Fort Walton Beach, and in no other season than falltime. If you say fall vacation, we’ll say Fort Walton, because the two are like peanut […]

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Activities

Fort Walton Beach Dolphin Spotting: I Spy with My Dolphin Eye

What adorable sea creature likes to blow bubbles? You might be thinking, “My kid, of course!” While that may be true, we’re actually talking about dolphins. These creatures are not only cute but also exhibit behavior patterns similar to humans. They form social groups, socialize, play, and communicate with each other in various ways. Dolphins […]

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Activities

Passages Through the Florida Panhandle

If your favorite part of a house is the kitchen, you’re going to love this area within the sunshine state! It’s called the panhandle and received its name from its panhandle-like shape. Not only is that a unique fact about this area but Florida’s capital is in this nook of the state in good old […]

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Destin

Fort Walton Beach Critters: It’s a Bug’s Life

The sea is full of fishies and the beach…full of little critters. The shore is perfect for bird watchers and ocean lovers alike, but what can put a damper on someone’s mood? Bugs, well, depending on the kind. Fort Walton Beach, Florida’s bug population is full of good apples and bad apples. Not to worry, […]

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Activities

Where To Eat in Fort Walton Beach

Savory Shores & Food Tours The beach isn’t all about parasailing, jet skiing, and sand castles, it’s about nourishing yourself too. Feed your mind, tummy, and soul. We all know that a girl’s gotta eat (boys too). Fort Walton Beach is definitely known for beaches but what most people don’t know is that Fort Walton […]

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Where To Shop in Fort Walton Beach

Vacations in Destin are perfect for water sports and beaching but sometimes we need a bit of break from the beating sun, a little time for that tan to set in. Why not spend a day treating yourself to a shopping spree? If you’re visiting the city, places to shop may not be obvious. We’ve […]

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Activities

The Ideal Florida Vacation: Fort Walton Beach vs. Destin

Like so many families in the U.S., you’re probably eyeing Florida as the perfect destination for your next family beach vacation. No matter what time of year, you can almost always expect sunshine, dolphins, and beautiful ocean views. Both Destin and Fort Walton Beach are popular towns for vacationers: they’re relatively quiet and affordable, and […]

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An Itinerary for Fort Walton Beach

On the western end of the Choctawhatchee Bay near Santa Rosa Island lives a white sandy beach known as Fort Walton. Just as it says in the name, this was originally an actual fort created for the Seminole wars and named after Col. George Walton who was the territorial secretary of west Fl from 1821-1822 […]

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