Discover winter white steals on the shores of Florida’s Emerald Coast

DESTIN, FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla. --Whether naughty or nice, Florida's Emerald Coast invites travelers to enjoy an evergreen escape this holiday season, offering winter white steals on the shores of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island with accommodations savings of more than 40 percent. This laid-back slice of Florida's upper Gulf Coast touts a "value season" from December to March, presenting plenty of time for sun and sand before holiday deals melt away (Destin-fwb.com).

Florida's Emerald Coast offers simple enticements, perfect for winter days where the average 72-degree temperatures and gentle breezes complement any activity. From teeing off on 1,080 holes of challenging golf and fishing at the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," to setting sail along the emerald-flecked surf or creating magical sandman-sculptures, the "Best Beach in the South" -- as voted by readers of Southern Living for 14 consecutive years -- is a true escape for couples and families alike this winter, especially with the announcement of Vision Airlines flying from Niagara Falls International Airport (AIG) to Northwest Regional Airport (VPS). This holiday season, Florida's Emerald Coast will be "stuffed" with Thanksgiving specials. Seaspray Condominiums gives thanks to travelers by providing one night free when visitors stay seven nights. Southern Resorts rings in the holiday season by presenting $40 grocery gift cards, granting guests a hand with their Turkey Day trimmings. For travelers more interested in retiring the apron, The Ramada Plaza Beach Resort welcomes guests to "gobble-up the goods" with a traditional Turkey Day buffet -- $24.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids. Dale E. Peterson Vacations presents "Holiday Specials," enticing guests to enjoy the powder-white sands of the Emerald Coast with deals not even Ebeneezer Scrooge could hate. Current offerings include an additional 15 percent off the already reduced winter rate, representing savings of 50 percent for stays three nights or more in travelers' choice of beach house, condominium or cottage. Welcoming guests looking to escape the wrath of Jack Frost, ResortQuest encourages visitors to take advantage of an extra day, a fifth night free Nov. 1 - Dec. 12, 2010. Resorts of Pelican Beach dazzle vacationers with two steals -- the "Winter Getaway" and "Winter Snowbird Mini Package," Nov. 1, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011, providing families with 20 percent savings on short-term stays of four to six nights or 15 percent off weekly rates on two-week rentals. Beyond the stunning beaches and emerald jeweled waters, there is a collection of area attractions to create a festive holiday stay. "Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade" can be seen from anywhere along the Destin harbor, offering a horizon of seasonally-decorated boats for miles. Santa's arrival at the Destin Commons tree lighting ceremony allows children and adults to marvel at the magical seaside spirit. Whimsical entertainment for art lovers includes events from jazz festivals and Christmas caroling, to vocal concerts and orchestra performances. Unpretentious, breathtakingly beautiful and named the "No. 1 Beach Town in the South" for 14 consecutive years by the readers of Southern Living, Florida's Emerald Coast is famous for 24 miles of sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters. Year-round, vacationers indulge in simple pleasures- from the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and spirited seaside celebrations to 1,080 holes of challenging golf and nearly 14,000 Gulf-edged accommodations. To visit the winter-white shores of Florida's Emerald Coast this winter, visit Destin-fwb.com or call the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 322-3319.

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