letter from the Associate Publisher
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GREG ALEXANDER
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VERLA PRICE
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STEVE BARBER
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VOLUME XIV
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ISSUE 8
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Growing from a small fishing town into
the city that it is today, Destin is all about
hospitality to the people who choose to
vacation with us here on the Emerald Coast.
As you read
VIP this month, realizing
others travel to relax and unwind here, ask
yourself a few questions. When was the last
time you booked a day at Serenity by the sea
Spa just to relax? How long has it been since
you went boating on a Saturday feeling the
wind on your face, or dabbling your toes at
Crab Island? You are within minutes of a
relaxing spa or an adventurous zip line ride
across HarborWalk Village- why not enjoy
that which others travel to experience!
Sometimes we become accustomed to our
surroundings and forget to appreciate the
beauty of our water, beaches, resorts and attractions. I challenge myself and
you to stop for a few minutes in our busy routine and enjoy all Destin has to
offer.
Let us go on a little tour of things we can experience minutes from our
homes within this issue. Spa 98 in Miramar Beach teaches us to pamper
ourselves and encourages us to find our own skincare regiment. In
May We
Suggest this issue, find Head to Toe Bliss at the Spa at Emerald Grande.
And to complete the package, our
Style feature is filled with resort wear and
beachside getaway looks.
Food and drinks always goes hand in hand with thoughts of resort style
living. As you read
Coastal Cuisine on page 42, your taste buds will come
alive thinking of the breakfast, lunch and dinners that await you on 30A.
What could be better than strolling through small shops stopping to sip wine
or inhaling the smell of chocolate fondues at LaCrema Tapas & Chocolate.
We have our own Cuvee Kitchen and Wine Bar on Emerald Coast Parkway
where the food is amazing and the wine list extensive. If you’re in the mood
for seafood, the options are endless here with catch fresh from the Gulf. As
you roll into
Swizzle on page 72 you will find Scenic Hills Country Club
just a short drive away, home to the perfect friendly bar after a game of golf.
On page 80
Adventure Out introduces you to Ecotourism, an educational
experience for all ages.
I Am Destin rounds out our Resort
and Spa issue with some words from
John Hall who tells of moving from the
metro city of Cleveland to find Destin
warm and appealing, and has made
Destin his home for over 20 years.
We should stop and smell the roses,
so to speak, of our very own resorts and
spas within reach of our daily activities.
I hope to see you out soon enjoying
Destin!
photo by Zhalman Harris
Verla Price - Associate Publisher, Greg Alexander - Publisher,
Steve Barber - Editor
Verla Price
Associate Publisher
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