Spirit Magazine - October 2013 - (Page 102)

TRAVEL PROMOTIONAL SERIES Dune Allen is just one of South Walton’s 16 beach neighborhoods. LU X U RI OUS A growing list of resorts and spas can whisk you away to a more relaxed time and place—sometimes, literally. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, located just off the Florida Keys coastline, has welcomed presidents and celebrities to its remote, tropical shores. “The resort is phenomenal,” says Kara Franker, luxury writer for VISIT FLORIDA. “It’s like a Robinson Crusoe hideaway with thatch roofs and a seaplane and yacht that take you to your destination by reservation only.” There are about 30 bungalows, each hidden in a grove of palm trees. The private entrance gives way to an ocean view that goes on for miles. “It’s definitely a romantic place,” Franker says. “Everyone has their own veranda with their own private hot tub. You open your door to a sea breeze; you can hear the ocean and see the palm trees and the wildlife.” At the resort’s SpaTerre, step through the bamboo door to wooden bathtubs, rose petals, candles and rain showers that appear from the 102 spirit OctOber 2013 everyday is possible on any one of 825 miles of Florida beaches. In Northwest Florida’s South Walton, 16 beach neighborhoods come in a variety of flavors: Miramar Beach: Classic coastal feel. Surf shops, beachfront homes, panoramic views and a nostalgic vibe. Dune Allen: South Walton’s hidden gem. An ecological Relax at SpaTerre at wonder thanks to the three Little Palm rare coastal dune lakes that Island give the area its name. Resort & Spa. Santa Rosa: South Walton’s ceiling. When conditions are right, anchor since it was founded in 1910 the Madrugada Water Massage is and a frequent presence on “Best Of ” performed in the warm waters of the travel lists. Caribbean Sea. “It’s definitely above A little southeast along the coast and beyond anything that I have seen is Panama City Beach—27 miles of or been to,” Franker says. “I am dying sugar-white sand and turquoise wato have a treatment there.” ters, with two state parks and plenty Little Palm is an extraordinary of waterfront restaurants serving up opportunity, but unplugging from the fresh seafood. Live music is a staple PhotograPhy Courtesy of tommy Crow PhotograPhy/Visit south walton (Dune allen), little Palm islanD resort & sPa (sPa), Visit floriDa (eVerglaDes) Dune Allen—one of South Walton’s hidden gems— is an ecological wonder including three rare coastal dune lakes.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - October 2013

Spirit Magazine - October 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Business
Be Here Now
Don’t Just Stand There
Your Adventure In San Jua
Promotional Series: Florida: Full of Surprises
Your Adventure In San Juan
Promotional Series: Focus on Women’s Health
Promotional Series: Focus on Franchises
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - October 2013