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North West Florida

Northwest Florida, from Pensacola to the Beaches of South Walton, enjoys warm temperatures year round and offers miles of unspoiled natural beauty and endless options for family fun. As a break from the sun, shake off the sand, and head inland to explore Northwest Florida’s numerous museums and historic homes and sites, just minutes from the beach. Throughout the region visitors can beach comb along secluded shoreline accessible only by foot and stroll through turn-of-the-century villages.

Featured Locations: Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Homosassa Springs, Panama City Beach Areas, South Walton Beaches.

Destin is a charming seaside resort town with an extensive variety of vacation options. A white ribbon of sand curls along the coastline, bordered by sparkling emerald seas. Recreational opportunities include fishing, golfing, diving or snorkelling on the natural reefs, water-sports, sailing and tennis and hiking. You can explore unique arts and collectibles galleries, specialty shops and modern malls, and savour sumptuous seafood in casual beachside eateries or fine restaurants.

Fort Walton Beach with its dazzling snow white sands, brilliant green waters and a distinctly Southern grace characterises the Emerald Coast. The town is an unassuming and utterly charming quaint seaside resort where its sun-kissed shores are host to an extensive variety of entertainment and recreational possibilities including water-sports. Shopping and dining are a captivating experience in historic downtown and there is a little bit of something for everyone in Fort Walton Beach.

Homosassa Springs is located north of Tampa near Crystal Bay and home to the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park which offers visitors a chance to observe native plants, birds, many species of fish and animals. Paths in the park lead you past alligator, exotic bird shows and other wildlife. There are a variety of recreational activities in the Homosassa Springs area including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, golf, tennis and it just a short drive to the Gulf Coast beaches.

Panama City Beach Areas 27 miles of snow white sand with emerald green waters lapping on the sugary shores is one of the most beautiful beaches in the US. Exciting activities make this a vacation paradise with family fun in abundance including the Miracle Strip amusement parks, Gulf World marine showcase, Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park and Shipwreck Island waterpark. Activities include all types of water-sports and shoppers will be kept busy in the beach boutiques and specialty shops.

South Walton Beaches nestle along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle with 26 miles of powdery white sand beach, vast stands of pine forests, cool underground springs, marshlands, bays, backwater bayous and crystalline Northwest Florida gulf waters. The beaches along South Walton County remain largely state-owned and preserved in their natural state. Walton County is an anomaly along the Panhandle Highway between the exciting amusements of Panama City Beach and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.

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