Trip Report December 29-February 2

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We had a great time visiting in Destin for over a month. We stayed at Destin Gulfgate, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with large rooms and a very large balcony.

This is a very welcoming place with morning coffee and donuts get togethers and evening dinner get togethers in their community room. Many snowbirds stay here and they are very welcoming and friendly. We ate at mostly adult type restaurants since for this trip no kids or grandkids could join us. We enjoyed Marina Cafe, Bijoux, Louisiana Lagnaippe, Mimmos and family favorites like Louis, Louis, Red Bar, Boshamps and Deweys. We visited with friends from home who were here at the same time, saw long times friends and fellow Destination Expert, Miramar Beach Lover and her hubby and friends who visited us from Galveston. We had a surprise snowstorm and it was lots of fun. Mr. Cowboy played golf several times and I hit all the shops and malls. We walked on the beach for exercise and fun. It was a great vacation.

Answer

It sounds like you had a wonderful and fulfilling stay in Destin! Staying at Destin Gulfgate seems to have offered the perfect combination of comfortable accommodations, social opportunities, and access to the area’s attractions.

The property itself appears ideal for longer stays, with spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath units, large rooms, and a very large balcony. The communal activities, such as morning coffee and donuts and evening dinners in the community room, are a nice touch, fostering interaction among guests and making it easy to meet fellow snowbirds and visitors.

During your stay, you enjoyed a mix of fine dining and local favorites, which really shows the diversity of Destin’s culinary scene. Your visits included:

Marina Cafe
Bijoux
Louisiana Lagniappe
Mimmo’s
Louis, Louis
Red Bar
Boshamps
Dewey’s

You also made time for personal interests and leisure activities. Golf outings, shopping excursions, and long walks on the beach contributed to a relaxing yet active vacation. The surprise snowstorm added a unique and memorable touch to your winter getaway.

Social connections were a big highlight, as you met friends from home, fellow Destination Experts, and even visitors from Galveston. This community interaction, combined with the beautiful surroundings, shows that Destin offers both relaxation and engaging social opportunities for visitors.

Overall, your trip illustrates a perfect blend of good accommodations, local cuisine, social engagement, outdoor activities, and personal relaxation. Destin in the winter months seems to provide a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for extended stays, especially for couples and small groups.

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