Stay, Play and Save with Emerald Coast Spring Stimulus Package

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Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:49am EDT 

DESTIN, FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla., March 30 /PRNewswire/ --
Florida's Emerald Coast invites families to a value getaway this spring. The
southern sea towns of Destin - Fort Walton Beach - Okaloosa Island present
affordable accommodations and events, with many area attractions at little to
no cost. From building sandcastles on the shores and watching dolphins at
Florida's Gulfarium to casting lines off the Okaloosa Pier and splashing
around at Big Kahuna's Water Park, the Emerald Coast, voted the "Best Beach
Town in the South" for 14 consecutive years by the readers of Southern Living,
remains one of the South's best values (www.destin-fwb.com).

Florida's Emerald Coast promises plenty of wallet-friendly adventures for
"kids" of all ages. The 24 miles of sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters
offer families the perfect backdrop for lasting memories at local attractions
under $20, including:

    Building Sandcastles in the Sand          FREE
    Air Force Armament Museum                 FREE
    Gator Beach Alligator Exhibit             FREE
    Destin History & Fishing Museum           Adults $5.00/Children $3.00
    Emerald Coast Science Center              Adults $5.00/Children $3.50
    Fishing Off the Okaloosa Pier             Adults $7.00/Children $4.00
    Florida's Gulfarium                       Adults $19.25/Children $11.50


The Emerald Coast encourages visitors to experience the culture of the coast
with affordable, family-friendly events.  From boats lighting up the waters
and kites soaring overhead to pirates invading the beaches and springtime
serenading, families indulge in simple seaside charm while giving purses a
break.

April
    --  13th Annual HarborWalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament
    --  6th Annual Destin Commons Spring Boat Show


May
    --  Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
    --  2009 Catalina 22 National Championships


June
    --  Billy Bowlegs Festival
    --  "Wait Until Dark" Performance



Along with a wide range of attractions and events, Florida's Emerald Coast
offers year-round affordable accommodations options, from beachfront hotels
and a bed and breakfast to condominiums and vacation homes.

A small sampling of high-value accommodations and rates good through June 21
includes:

    SeaCrest Condominium       from $85 per night
    Comfort Inn Destin         from $99 per night, free continental breakfast
    Southern Resorts           from $100 per night
    Four Points by Sheraton    from $125 per night, children free with parent


For the Emerald Coast's Spring Stimulus value, visit www.destin-fwb.com or
contact the EmeraldCoast Convention&VisitorsBureau, Inc. at 800-322-3319.


SOURCE  Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Michelle Kelly, The Zimmerman Agency, +1-850-668-2222, mkelly@zimmerman.com
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