Destin is filled with its fair share of beach attractions, nationally acclaimed golf courses, exceptional fishing waters and suitable attractions for couples, families and kids alike. The city's extensive variety, laid-back charm and tropical landscape has the Travel industry's biggest names raving over this Emerald Coast gem. The only thing equal to Destin's countless activities, is its list of accolades and awards. Voted the "Number One Beach Town in the South" by Southern Living for 14 years in a row and currently ranked by US News Travel as the #3 Best Alternative Spring Break Destination, #4 in Best Florida Beaches and #7 for Best Relaxing Getaways in the USA. The U.S. News Travel website provides trusted Travel Rankings with all-in-one Travel Guides, in addition to sharing tips from travelers and travel professionals about where to stay, places to eat and things-to-do in the world's most popular travel destinations. The site compiled a series of quotes from around the web on Destin and can be found posted in this Tips On What To Do In Destin article or just read below for a glimpse at what they have to say about this leading Emerald Coast destination. On Destin
"In Destin, the heart of the Panhandle, wake up early in the morning and take a stroll with the pelicans and sandpipers on the beach just as the fishing boats head out to sea. Feel free to join them and drop your own line to catch snapper and grouper." -- Away.com
On Destin's Beaches:
"It's not sand -- it's pure, powder-soft Appalachian quartz that was dropped off by a glacier a few thousand years back. Since quartz doesn't compress (and crews clean and rake the beach each evening), your tootsies get the sole-satisfying benefit of soft, sugary 'sand.' Sand so pure it squeaks." -- Fodor's "Like an oasis in the middle of Destin's rapid development, the 208-acre Henderson Beach State Park, east of Destin Harbor on U.S. 98, allows easy access to swimming, sunning, surf fishing, picnicking, and seabird-watching along its 1 1/2 miles of beach." -- Frommer's
On Fishing:
"You don't have to go to sea to fish from the catwalk of the 3,000-foot Destin Bridge, over East Pass. The marinas and bait shops at Destin Harbor can provide gear, bait, and fishing licenses." -- Frommer's
On Kid's Attractions:
"In addition to the beach, families will enjoy an outing to Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park which offers thrilling water rides, plus go-kart tracks and a miniature golf course. Or take the kids to see and learn more about the region's unique marine life at the Gulfarium, in nearby Fort Walton Beach." -- TripAdvisor
On Destin's General Community:
"Residents are generally very friendly and happy to help out. According to TripAdvisor, "Although Destin is not as laid back as its neighbor, Fort Walton Beach, it is not stuffy or snobby either."
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