Holiday Inn, on the Beach, Destin
Step out of the lobby onto the white sandy beach of the Gulf of Mexico when you stay over in one of this hotel's 233 rooms. Take advantage of the indoor or outdoor pool, the sauna and whirlpool or get a workout in the fitness center. The hotel is kid-friendly and hosts the Little Buccaneers Children's Activity Program. The Destin Cafe on location serves a breakfast buffet and dinner each evening. Lunch and cocktails are available at The Deck on the hotel's beach side.
Holiday Inn, on the Beach, Destin
1020 Highway 98 E.
Destin, Florida 32541
(850) 837-6181
hidestin.com
Pelican Beach Resort
With condominium style accommodations, this high-rise hotel on the beach offers resort amenities. One of the two swimming pools is heated for winter season vacationers and there is a hot tub available for soaking sore muscles after a day of strenuous activity. Two-bedroom units have their own washer and dryer and there is a laundry facility for each floor. Grab lunch at Chan's Deli on premises, cook for yourself in the unit's small kitchen or grill your day's fishing catch at a poolside grill. Pelican Beach does not rent to vacationing students or singles under age 25 unless there is an adult parent or guardian along.
Pelican Beach Resort
1002 Highway 98 E.
Destin, Florida 32541
(888) 735-4226
pelican-beach.com
Sundestin Beach Resort and Hotel
Drink in the panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico from this resort beachfront hotel in downtown Destin. Ask for a complimentary charter-fishing pass when you make your reservation. You can cook your own fresh fish in your unit's fully-equipped kitchen. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available and you can check out a DVD short term for in-room entertainment. Swim laps in the outdoor pool, or take advantage of the indoor pool, spa and fitness equipment. Casual, fine dining and fresh seafood restaurants are within walking distance.
Sundestin Beach Resort and Hotel
1040 Highway 98 E.
Destin, Florida 32541
(850) 837-7093
resortquestdestinvacations.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
