From the beach to the bay Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers fabulous Fourth...

From the beach to the bay Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers fabulous
Fourth of July fun and special rates

DESTIN, FL, June 26 /PRNewswire/ - Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort, the
premier beach resort on Florida's Gulf Coast, today announced its line up and
special rates and for a spectacular 4th of July weekend celebration from the
Beach to the Bay.
Sandestin's holiday weekend features two fireworks celebrations and a weekend
packed with complimentary events and amenities.

Free Family Fun
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"Red, White and Baytowne" at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers events for
the entire family and people of all ages. The celebration kicks off at The
Village of Baytowne Wharf on Friday, July 3 at 7 pm with the entertaining
sounds and sights of Coconut Radio.
July 4 begins with the roaring river water slide at 10 am, which will remain
open until 10 pm. At 6 pm, a stilt walker will be showing off his skills while
a facepainter paints patriotic faces. Betsy Ross will also make an appearance
at 6 pm. American flags will be passed out during the day and guests will have
the opportunity to write a letter to a soldier.
The Market Shops at Sandestin will offer a full day of shopping fun and
discounts of up to 50% on the 4th of July. Live entertainment featuring Reed
Waddle will be at 6-8 pm on the Cypress Green combined with children's
activities by Imagine Faces with face painting and balloon sculptures.
The day concludes with two extravagant fireworks shows. At 9 p.m., guests can
enjoy a spectacular fireworks show on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico. At
9:15, spectators can enjoy the sights and sounds of fireworks at the Village
of Baytowne Wharf. American flags will be passed out during the day and guests
will have the opportunity to write a letter to a soldier.
On Sunday July 5, the roaring river water slide will run again in the Village
from 10 am to 10 pm, and Coconut Radio will entertain crowds from 6-9 pm.
Children can also participate in the Fishing Rodeo on Sunday at the Village
Lagoon from 5-8 pm. Children need to bring their own pole and e-mail
contact@baytownewharf.com to register.

Special Discounts
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Terrific Sandestin overnight accommodations and rates are available starting
at $149 per night at the Bayside Inn and $189 at the Village or Grand
Sandestin. Visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-866-91-BEACH, and please mention
code FUN4TH.
As always, people receive a full list of complimentary amenities when staying
with Sandestin including free tennis, bike rental, canoeing, kayaking, boogie
board rental, fitness center access for adults, resort tram transportation and
more.

Sandestin offers the most complete resort experience in North America. Located
on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination
resort for all ages. A member of Beaches of South Walton, Sandestin invites
guests to enter a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,600
condominiums, villas, town homes and a variety of hotel accommodations. The
resort also features more than seven miles of sugar white beaches and pristine
bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19
swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, certified children's programs, a fitness
center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village
featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants and
nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest, a world leader in
destination resorts.

SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

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