Ready For That Spring Road Trip? Try Florida's Sandestin Area

Getting tired of winter yet? Lots of folks do, and invariably their vehicle's headlights turn south for warmth. One area to consider is Florida's Panhandle area and specficially, the Sandestin area.

It's cheaper than heading farther south, it's along the white sands of the Gulf, and there's lots to do.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort – the 2,400-acre resort on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast – announces “Extreme to Affordable” Valentine’s Day packages for the upcoming holiday.

This year, Sandestin offers a variety of different deals to fit every budget and interest. Starting at $89 per night, some upcoming promotions include:

The iLove Sandestin Technology Package - Enjoy three days and two nights in a luxurious Penthouse Suite in Bahia, Valentine’s dinner for two with champagne, two iPads, two iPhone5s and a 50” LED HDTV to take home. Package starts at $5,300.

Granted, the TV would be hard to fit in your luggage, but if you drive, perhaps not so much!

“You Only Live Once” Valentine’s Experience – Celebrate the holiday with a beachfront unit for three days and two nights, a private YOLO stand up paddle board lesson for two and a set of his and her YOLO boards. Package starts at $3,200.

Romance Package - This romantic package includes three days and two nights in a deluxe Grand Sandestin studio suite, a romantic dinner for two at Bistro Bijoux in the charming Village of Baytowne Wharf, two half session massages, and chocolate covered strawberries with champagne. Package starts at $665.

The Hot Sandestin Escape - Take advantage of terrific rates and a wide variety of complimentary amenities including tennis, fitness center access, bike rental and more. Overnight accommodations start at only $89 per night.

All lodging options provide easy access to dining, shopping, world-famous sugar sand beaches and other area attractions. Guests can enjoy the beautiful weather, four championship golf courses and wide-array of activities by booking online www.sandestin.com/VDAY or calling 1-866-91-BEACH.

Next time we'll also preview what's available next door in that strip of Alabama that not too many think of when thinking a Gulf vacation.

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, Detroit Road Trip Travel Examiner

Bill is an award-winning travel and outdoor writer, the author of two family travel books and contributor to two others. Through his writing for the last 40 years, Bill has helped families plan road trips across Michigan and the U.S. as former associate editor of Michigan Living Magazine. He...

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