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Beaches W hether bustling with activity or leaving visitors feeling as if they could be on a deserted island, Florida’s beaches are for families, friends, couples, watersports enthusiasts, and beach bums. Along the miles and miles of Florida’s coastline , your clients can find a wide variety of beachfront hotels and resorts where they can watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean or sit back to see it set on the Gulf of Mexico. So before they make the trip to the “Sunshine State” (and boy, does the sun shine down here), remind them to pack a beach towel, loads of sunscreen, flip-flops and a pail and shovel for the kiddies. PENSACOLA South Walton, courtesy of Visit South Walton SOUTH WALTON With 52 miles of coastline to explore Any destination in the world with 26 miles with family or friends, the area of sugar-white sand beaches should be of Pensacola is located in the a destination worth visiting, and it’s good northwest corner of Florida, as well to know that Florida’s very own South as along the Gulf Coast. Pensacola Walton is such a place. A quaint beach offers visitors miles of beaches to town located along the Gulf of Mexico in choose from alongside a town rich the Florida Panhandle, South Walton has with history, culture and Southern 15 distinct beachfront neighborhoods hospitality. “A large portion of each with its own personality and quaint Pensacola Bay beaches are either appeal. “The beaches in Northwest federally protected or belong Florida, like the Walton County area, are to national or state parks,” says Valeria Lento, director of tourism amazingly gorgeous and a must-see. White sand, as soft as powder and it communications for Visit Pensacola CVB. “To that effect, doesn’t get hot under your feet like most beaches as it’s made of we are very fortunate that our beautiful beaches are such a quartz,” says Jill Martin, VISIT FLORIDA Family Insider. treasured natural resource and one that we strive to continue to preserve for generations to come.” Like most Florida coastal cities and communities, the “Find Your Perfect Beach” is South Walton’s slogan, inspiring visitors to traverse the area’s 15 different beach neighborhoods in search of the one that is just right for them. area’s beaches are ideal for jet skiing, parasailing, snorkeling From secluded beach spots to bustling towns with a slew of and kayaking, but a must-do for families is searching for sand outdoor activities, South Walton’s beach communities provide dollars, seashells and hermit crabs on Pensacola Beach and a wide array of things to see and do. And with names like Perdido Key. Seascape, Seaside (a picture-perfect spot where The Truman For large families or groups, recommend the Portofino Show was filmed), Rosemary Beach and Watercolor, it may Island Resort (portofinoisland.com). The resort is made up of five be difficult for your clients to pick only one neighborhood to Mediterranean-inspired towers situated on eight miles of beach explore since they all ooze with authentic Old Florida charm. and offering 300 guestrooms. The resort’s 2- and 3-bedroom Overlooking the emerald Gulf waters, recommend the accommodations provide all the comforts of home with family-friendly Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa comfortable linens, a dishwasher, washer/dryer and much more. (sandestinbeachhilton.com), located right on the beach and Also located directly on the Gulf is the Hilton Pensacola presenting all the amenities associated with the brand— Beach Gulf Front (hilton.com). The property is only 30 minutes expansive pools, a wide selection of dining options, a golf from Pensacola International Airport and offers 275 guestrooms course, 598 spacious guestrooms and a Serenity by the Sea including 65 Junior Suites, 14 two-bedroom and 12 three- spa. The hotel also offers its guests beachside service, stand- bedroom condominium-style suites. up paddle boarding and kayak rentals. 12 Official Florida Travel Industry Guide | 2013 10-23_2013_Beaches.indd 12 VISITFLORIDA.COM 1/15/13 11:35 AM M407  http://www.portofinoisland.com http://www.sandestinbeachhilton.com http://www.hilton.com http://www.VISITFLORIDA.COM

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