10 Reasons to Go to Destin this Summer

I have talked to many of you, over the years, of the many reasons for my love for Destin, Florida. And I got to go there this year for the first time since 2012. Wahoo!!! In fact, I went twice! So without further ado, allow me to explain:

10 Reasons why I love Destin, Florida so much:

#1. There is SO MUCH to do!

Even if you just go from pool to beach, pool to beach, with outings for food, it is fun.

There are shops, water parks, golf, pools, the beach, restaurants, and so much shopping! The Harborwalk Village area is a must see!

There are also arcades, outlet shopping malls, movie theatres, a Bass Pro Shop, and mini golf places nearby, as well as a water park!

Also naps:

JD’s first year in the bottom bunk

#2. The clear, beautiful water, the warm temperatures, and the light breeze make this beach a taste of Heaven to me.

what it looks like when you don’t have your sunglasses on

See how clear this water is!!

#3. When I say Destin, I really mean the Destin area as a whole. Destin has actually become pretty crowded in recent years. It’s still worth it though.

We have a fantastic place to stay. Alan’s grandparents let us stay at their house for free.

I’m all about choosing affordable vacations.

#4. It makes my kids HAPPY. (For bucket-loads less money than Disney World)

#5. Beach activities are actually good for your health. Well, except for sunburn. See my awesome UV-protection-workout- wear- turned- swimsuit, created to cover up my sunburn so I could still have fun in the sun?

This was about not dying… 😉 (Gingers understand.)

#6. Many days, it rains and then clears up, which cools things down nicely. Florida does not have a drought like California. So you can actually play after the rain, or in the evening or early morning, with a lot less sun exposure:

Cloudy beach day = my new favorite

#7. The crystal white sand!!   Ahhhh I could run my toes through this all day, but be careful, it gets so hot that it will also burn you.

JD’s tiny foot prints

#8. Fishing Thank you to whoever left these awesome nets at the condo. Alan and the boys are still talking about it.

#9. Tradition. I love revisiting vacation spots over the years. The way we enjoy them changes, but the way the memories build and flow together make it extra special. I love seeing the boys grow in their Destin over-the-years photos.

#10. It’s family friendly. This is not Panama City Beach. I didn’t see a single car that said “Show us your boobs.” I did see plenty of young people, but not the wild MTV Spring Breaker crowd. Destin keeps it classy.

Yes, I’ve had a happy, easy summer.  We must remember to count our blessings when we’re on the mountain tops of life. Life is good, and I am soaking it in this summer. I can’t tell you how much we needed this!

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him.”    Psalm 103:11-13