by Dwight Williams | Jun 6, 2022 | Emerald Coast, Local Experiences, Travel
waterways of the panhandle It’s a watery realm few ever see... ^ Spanish moss, a close relative of the pineapple, drifts in the coastal breeze. Both are “air plants,” or epiphytes, that draw moisture from the atmosphere. Various creatures use it as cover to hide from...
by Susan Vallee | Jun 3, 2022 | Dining + Shopping, Emerald Coast, Travel
beach gear tips Our Best Beach Gear Tips for the Ultimate Beach Day Are you a beach minimalist or a beach maximalist? It’s easy to tell; one is carefree and skipping to the beach with nothing but a towel and possibly a tiny bag for sunscreen and keys. The other? The...
by Dwight Williams | May 6, 2022 | Emerald Coast, Travel
from vacation to staycation A new phenomenon blurs the line between work and vacation. And that could be a good thing… The staycation. It’s a revolutionary idea: To go away on vacation and stay away for a timeframe measured in weeks and months rather than days—a...
by Susan Vallee | May 3, 2022 | Emerald Coast, News & Announcements
the turtle lady retires “My legs got old, but the experiences never did.” Sharon Maxwell is not the type of woman to take no for an answer. And thank goodness for that. After 25 years scouring the sand for signs of a nesting sea turtle, she officially retired from the...
by Susan Vallee | Apr 7, 2022 | Emerald Coast, Local Experiences
easter events on (and around) 30A Every bunny loves Easter along 30A! There’s delicious food to eat, beautiful beaches to explore, and so many egg hunts! Get those baskets decorated, the outfits ready, and prep your appetite for fabulous Easter Brunches up and...
by Susan Vallee | Feb 2, 2022 | Emerald Coast, Local Experiences, Travel
things for kids to do Bored teenagers? Fickle toddler? Is there anything more frustrating than hearing “I’m bored” while vacationing with the kids? We get it. It never hurts to have an adventure or two in your back pocket—think of it as “break in case of emergency”...
