Destin, Florida is a tropical get away where you can forget your troubles while strolling along a pristine beach with a cool drink and the one you love. Family vacations are truly memorable and worth repeating when they are spent in this relaxing environment. Florida's Emerald Coast will create memories you will cherish a life time.

Restaurants:

• Shake's Frozen Custard For the ice cream lover and all those who need something ice cold after a day in the hot Florida sun. Shake's Frozen Custard will hit the spot. 1065 Highway 98 E Destin, FL 32541 (850) 269-1111
• Pepito's Mexican Restaurant Try a spicy Mexican dish with the works or a lighter fare. 757 Harbor Blvd., Ste 1 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-7734
• Marina Café Seafood, seafood, seafood…What else needs to be said? 404 Highway 98 E, Destin, FL (850)837-7960
• Lighthouse Restaurant Sit back and enjoy a culinary delight in this fine eating establishment. 878 Harbor Blvd., Destin FL (850) 654-2828
• Callahan's Restaurant & Deli From sandwiches to a full dinner, Callahan's will please everyone. 950 Gulf Shore Dr., Destin FL (850) 837-6328

Things to do:

A Paradise Watersports is all the water lover in you needs. Located on Okaloosa Island. Call-302-0021

Adventure Charters offers deep sea fishing, bottom fishing and will charter for groups big and small. They offer half day, full day and group adventures.

Dolphin Cruises can be enjoyed with Captain Steve at the HarborWalk Marina. These are two hour cruises aboard the Southern Star. On Hwy 98 E, call 837-7741 for reservations.

Eden State Gardens and Mansion offers guided tours of this mansion built in 1898 by lumber baron William Henry Wesley. The grounds are lush with flowering trees and massive oaks. East on Hwy 98, then north on Rte. 395, Point Washington, Call 231-4214

The Glass Bottom Boat is the only boat offering underway viewing. Located at Boogies Dock at the foot of Destin Bridge, call 654-7787