The city of Destin is situated on Florida's Emerald Coast. Often called the "world’s luckiest fishing village," the area is popular with anglers and sport-fisherman.Destin Area Chamber of Commerce: History of the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village A typical trip to this part of Florida will provide you the opportunity to enjoy emerald green gulf waters and sugar white sand beaches that stretch for miles. One of the best tips for having a successful and fun trip to the Panhandle of Florida is to plan your trip well in advance. You will want to book your travel and accommodation well before the trip date so that you can get the vacation rental, hotel or resort of your choice and get the best prices. If you wait until the last minute, you may get lucky, but what if you do not? It is best not to take any chances with your reservations, because all of the best accommodations fill up early.

The beaches and "emerald green surf" of the waters that surround Destin are the "ultimate" attraction, but another is Florida's Gulfarium, located in Fort Walton Beach. It is the "second-oldest marine park" in the United States and features shows and exhibits with live sea animals such as dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and even sharks.Frommer's: Florida's Gulfarium

Fishing is the "specialty" of Destin's activities. There are over 140 charter boats available for private or group charters from Destin Harbor. Red snapper, triggerfish, black fin tuna and barracuda are just some of the fish anglers catch off the coast of Destin.Destin Area Chamber of Commerce: Fishing, Boating, & Water Sports

When planning your trip, please see our pages on Destin Hotels and Destin Restaurants.

• Expedia.com: Destin packages

• Okaloosa Regional Airport: Ground Transportation Companies

• Frommer's: Destin and Fort Walton Beach: Shopping