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Destin Makes List of Top 10 Places to Pursue Hobbies
The destination known as the world’s luckiest fishing village has once again recognition for it’s fishing fame.Destin is included in the list of the Top 10 locations in the United States to Purusue Hobbies, according to Hotels Combined. According to the list’s narrative, “The city of Destin is a fisherman’s paradise.” Other top 10 destinations include Ponte Vedra for golfing, New Orleands for cooking and Venice for shark teeth collecting.
Florida Panhandle Beaches named in Frommer’s Top Destinations 2010
As in years past, the list represent a mix of emerging spots, under-appreciated cities, and places they think you need to experience before they’re overrun by tourist crowds. While the authors and editors contributed their suggestions, this year tjeu reached out for some additional advice: During October and November their readers from around the world nominated their favorites and then voted for this year’s inaugural Reader Favorite.
The article mentions that Northwest Florida contains some of the most diverse recreation choices along Florida’s drastically under-appreciated Gulf coast, and some of the best options for visitors seeking an affordable family vacation. From Destin to the west, where you can hire a fishing or sailing charter, to the smattering of National Seashores as you move east, there’s really something for everyone.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/articles/6469.html
Flights from Baltimore, Houston, Nashville and Orlando from Panama City Airport
Southwest Airlines has announced that when it begins service May 23 from the new Panama City airport (costing $318 million ), it will be flying to Baltimore, Nashville, Houston, and Orlando.
The discount carrier will offer daily round-trips to each of the four cities from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Southwest is offering promotional fares on the new routes.