Beach Decor From Seashells to Palm Trees

By: Donald Flemming Whether you’ve traveled far and wide, or have dreamily flipped through vacation brochures, you know the appeal of a beach décor. Sunny beaches are by far a favorite vacation destination and many now want to bring that sense of vacation home with them. While they may not have a view of the beach, they do want their home to feel and look like a vacation beach resort. Few can resist the allure of a sandy beach with a pounding surf. Both the sound of waves crashing and the feel of the sand against your feet make the beach a perfect place to get away...

Winter Vacation Hot Spots

By Micah Waters Whether you’re trying to plan a honeymoon or a vacation for the whole family, the long winter months are a great time to go on vacation; it can offer a much-needed reprieve from the cold, gloomy days and give you the recharge you need to make it until spring (there’s a reason they call it the winter blues!). Here are just a few of the many warm, tropical escapes you should consider for your next winter getaway. DisneyWorld – The temperate year-round climate of Orlando, Florida makes it the ideal place to vacation during the winter months....

What Do I Wear For Beach Photos?

By: Heather Walker With more and more families watching their budget, Panama City Beach, Florida has become an ever popular family beach destination. With miles of pristine, white sand, it offers more than just sun and easy going family fun. It’s also a perfect place to take breathtaking family portraits and turn mere days of rest and relaxation into memories that last a lifetime. With a little bit of preparation, your family portraits can be something to be treasured. When planning for your photo session, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Without a doubt, the...

Top 10 Gifts For Beach Lovers

By Amber Contant From Malibu to Miami, beach lovers across the country are one and the same; they love the sun and the sand and the surf. Nothing beats grabbing your floppy hat and sunglasses and heading out for a day of relaxation with the sound of waves crashing in the background. If you have a beach lover on your gift list, check out the ten items below: 1. Give the beach comber something to listen to while they soak up the rays. iPods are portable, store tons of music and can be purchased almost anywhere nowadays. Target has the iPod Shuffle starting at just...

Plan a Vacation in Destin, Florida

By Tricia Keffer Your perfect vacation in Destin, Florida. Greetings! As a long time local of Destin, FL (over 30 years) many of my clients ask me about places to go and things to do on the Emerald Coast. I have developed the perfect vacation week for “going local” on the Gulf Coast. It is a balance of beach time, shopping, and activities. My first recommendation is a 10 day trip. Why? The reason is the weather. Florida is a tropical state and we have regular afternoon thunderstorms or rain. It usually doesn’t rain all day. In fact if you are willing to...