Top 5 Senior Friendly Things to Do in Destin With the winter snowbird season in full swing, TripShock.com offers some fun things to do for seniors visiting the area.
Destin is ready for another "Snowbird Season". Snowbirds are tourists (typically seniors) from northern states that come down for a few months during the winter to get out of the cold weather. Since most attraction and tour companies close down for the winter, there isn't a wide selection like there is in the summer. Here are TripShock.com's recommendations for some great things to do. 1) Dolphin Cruise - Join Olin Marler Charters for a two hour narrated dolphin cruise. See wild bottlenose dolphins and other marine wildlife. Cruises are offered daily and seniors discounts are available. 2) Air Force Museum - Just outside Eglin Air Force Base is the Airforce Museum in Fort Walton Beach. Get a first hand look at historic aircraft that was active in WWII and Vietnam. 3) Sunquest Dinner Cruise - Spend an evening with one of the finest restaurants in town. Enjoy a 3 course meal and live entertainment aboard Destin's only dinner cruise. 4) Private Sailing Charter- Go sailing on the Destin Harbor and spend an intimate or casual evening on the water. See the Destin sunset like never before. Bring some wine and light snacks and take in the sea air. 5) Bike Rental - Rent a bike and take a ride down one of the many trails or side roads in the Destin area. Old scenic 98 is a great ride along the beach and has bike friendly lanes.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf will be the place to be this February 18-21. With Mardi Gras quickly approaching, you won't want to miss out on all of the exciting events in The Village.
Feb 18- The 23rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Cook-off is back at The Village of Baytowne Wharf this year. Guests can sample gumbo and vote for their favorite as People's Choice.
Celebrity judges will hold blind judging contests for the "Area's Best" awards for gumbo. The award for Best Display, which goes to the business or restaurant with the most innovative booth, will also be announced.
Ticket holders will enjoy family entertainment and live music throughout the entire weekend.
For more festival information & to purchase tickets visit sandestingumbofestival.com
Feb 19- Don't miss the 9th annual Mardi Gras dog parade! This year's theme is Cruisin' Canines: Fetch a Wave!
The streets will be filled with costumed dogs, with their sunglasses and swimsuits, and their humans throwing a myriad of throws, beads, and parade favors. Themed convertibles, small floats (especially pulled by masters), golf carts, bicycles, and decorated wagons will be everywhere and Mardi Gras music will fill the air!
The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Mardi Gras dog parade is one of the premier canine events on the Emerald Coast with members of the four-pawed community coming far and wide to participate.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge.
Feb 21- Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.
“Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with the 10th annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade rolling through Sandestin. Yell “throw me something mister” as unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets.
The post-parade celebration continues into the night with street performers, “throws” tossed from balconies on Main St, and parties at various Baytowne establishments.
Why Go: Midwestern and Southern families flock to "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village" for its white sands and frequent sunshine. Less tropical than other Florida hotspots, Destin sees seasonal shifts in the weather and tourist traffic. Temps, visitor volume and room rates are at their highest in the summer. However, Destin is one of Florida's most affordable beach towns at any time of the year.
Best Things to Do in Destin Beach, beach, beach! Most Destin visitors come here for that sole reason. The gorgeous white sand competes with those at other Florida destinations farther south. However, if you stay on the beach, you'll miss out on the other attractions. Swim in the warm emerald waters of the Gulf, take a swing on the world-class golf courses or cast a line off a pier or a boat. The activity will only help you gain a greater appreciation for Destin's natural splendor.
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January 13-15, 2012
Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Visit South Walton, this three-day music festival features more than 125 songwriters and over 250 performances in venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdoor amphitheaters amid a backdrop of brilliant white sand beaches and turquoise waters along South Walton's Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida.
For more information: http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com/
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