How To Avoid Ruining Your Vacation This Labor Day Monday, September 3rd is Labor Day. And, on the beaches of Destin, Miramar Beach and along 30-A Excel Beach Service is will be putting out beach chairs and umbrellas for travelers looking to make the most of their long weekend. Even though we’re not quite into fall, the beaches will be significantly less crowded than we have seen for the past four months. But, that does not mean that the beaches will be empty. Many vacation re

Beach Bonfires Are A Unique Experience A beach bonfire, surrounded by friends and/or loved ones, with some music, marshmallows or s’mores and comfortable beach chairs is one of the best experiences you can have in the Destin, Miramar or South Walton area. There’s something about a controlled fire in a relaxing environment that sparks conversation and brings people together. Perhaps it’s the warmth and comfort of a fire that cuts the chill of the coastal night wind. Whatever i

Most beaches in Destin and South Walton, typically do not allow vehicles to drive on the sand. (Exceptions to this rule include Grayton Beach.) But, every morning there are tire tracks running parallel to the Gulf all along the coast. If the beaches don’t allow people to drive on them, who is leaving the tire tracks, when are they happening, and what are the people doing who are leaving them? Code Enforcement Okaloosa (Destin/Okaloosa Island) and Walton Counties have taken st

You found the perfect place. Right number of bedrooms. Right appointments in the key areas. Kitchen? On point. Living areas? Nailed it. Pool? Yep. Game room? OK. And a view that will supply the perfect backdrop for your facebook and instagram feed over the next seven days. Every friend or family member has a great room too. It’s all good! Well, almost. What about beach service? Does it have chairs and umbrellas on the beach? You’re going to spend a good amount of time down on

The Show A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to take the family to a car show. My wife and kids don’t really see the point, but they humor me. To them, it’s walking through crowds of people in order to look at other people’s cars. Yeah, sometimes the festivals focus on rich guys’ post retirement projects – something for the rest of us to drool over. These kits, rebuilt classics or muscle cars are awesome, but I tend to gravitate toward the difference. I find myself standing

Destin and the Beaches of South Walton are home to a countless number of marine species. It is not uncommon to see bottlenose dolphins playing casually along the coast, or blue heron tiptoeing gracefully in the surf in search of food. These native species are indicative of the innate luxury and good fortune of being able to visit or live in such a wonderful place. They are also a stern reminder of our responsibility to protect and maintain our coastline. While we make our hom