Fort Walton Beach - Destin Florida Vacation and Visitor Guide

Welcome to Fort Walton Beach and Destiin Florida

Welcome to the Fort Walton Beach Vacation Guide where you will find the information and travel deals you need to help you plan the perfect Fort Walton Beach – Destin Florida vacation.

Beach Chair on Fort Walton Beach Located on Florida’s Panhandle, Fort Walton Beach and Destin Florida are part of Florida’s Emerald Coast and boasts of 24 miles of white powder sand beaches. Created by the erosion of the Appalachian Mountain Range, the white quartz sand is perfect for sunbathing, strolling, shelling, building sand castles or simply taking a quiet moment of enjoy this wonderful gift of nature.

Known as Camp Walton during the Civil War, the discovery of a Civil War era cannon in 1932 prompted the permanent name of Fort Walton. As more and more vacationers from the north, Midwest and southeast discovered the beautiful white sand beaches of the Fort Walton – Destin area, a tourist industry grew into what is today one of the nation’s most popular beach destinations.

Fort Walton Beach – Destin is the perfect destinations for those seeking a weekend beach get away, family vacation or a winter retreat. The Fort Walton – Destin area is home to world class resorts, affordable hotels, comfortable vacation rentals and even comfortable Bed and Breakfast establishments.

The Fort Walton Beach – Destin area is also home to a variety of establishments to eat and drink. Classic Florida beach bars, oyster bars, open air cafes and upscale restaurants call the area home. Whether you have the urge for a cold drink, fresh seafood, cheeseburger or a steak you will remember the rest of your life, it is all available on Fort Walton Beach.

Man does not live by bread alone. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing and fun. There is plenty of fun to be had in the Fort Walton – Destin area. Water sports include deep sea fishing charters, dolphin watching, scuba diving and snorkeling, parasailing, boat and wave runner rentals. There are also plenty of golf courses, several amusement parks, museums and more.

Be sure to take home more than you brought because no vacation is complete without shopping. The Fort Walton Beach – Destin is home to several shopping malls, factory outlets and local stores and shops.

As you browse the Fort Walton Beach Vacation Guide you will find many opportunities to save time and money by booking your vacation through one of our national hotel chains or travel sites. Be sure to check out the best rates on the internet.

Today's Travel Deals

Accommodations

Valentine's Day & President's Day Travel Deals: Hotels from $44, Air + 3 nights from $241! - Expires 2/13/10

Winter Sale: Save up to 30% on Beach Vacations and Desert Escapes. Flight + 4 nights from $251!- Expires 2/28/10

Winter Vacation Sale: Up to 30% off hotels! - Expires 2/28/10

Air Fares

AA U.S. flight deals on sale now from $49 O/W, based on R/T! ends 2/9

AirTran Airways U.S. Flights from $44 OW*! ends 2/9

Book a flight on Southwest + hotel of 5 nts or more to select hotels in California and Florida beach destinations & get 2 nts FREE! Book 1/15 - 2/4.

Winter exclusive coupon WINTER12;$22 discount on Airfares and Hotel rates, $10 instant plus $12 using coupon code 'WINTER12'!

Lowest Airfare Guarantee on all Spring Flights Worldwide at CheapOair.com. Plus Save $10 by using Coupon SPRING10. Book Now! Offer expires Apr 30, 2010.

Rental Cars

Rent a Standard-size SUV and receive 10% off when you book at one of Thrifty Rent a Car's participating locations in Florida. Use promo code 2FL2S. Offer ends 3.3.10.

Get 50% off Weekend Rentals at Enterprise.com! Learn More >

Rent a mid-size vehicle for $31.99 per day at Dollar Rent a Car. Offer ends 2.3.10. Use promo code 2COM.

Car Rentals from $8.98 A Day: 7 Major Car Vendors, 15,000 Locations, Save Up to 40%.

Disney

Stay 5 nights pay for 3! Flight + 5 nt hotel + Park Hopper Bonus Ticket Packages starting at $99 per person, per night. Book 12/7 - 4/1.

Stay 7 night, pay for 4 in Orlando! Flight + 7-nt Southwest Vacations packages starting at $37* per person, per night. Book 11/27 - 3/1.

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