With BNA having many flights to Florida, there is no time like the present to go vist some great beaches in the Destin area.
We were recently invited by Newman-Dailey Resort Properties to check out the Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort in Miramar Beach. Newman has been a trusted name since 1985 and has properties in Miramar Beach, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and beaches of 30A.
We stayed in a 3 bedroom gulf-side rental with beautiful views of the beach and ocean. For our family of six, it was the perfect size for our family. Our rental was very centrally located for dining, activities, shopping, and of course the beach!
Hidden Dunes Beach and Tennis Resort offers an abundance of amenities, including three pools, three hot tubs, cozy cottages, a basketball court, scenic water features and paths, a playground, and highly acclaimed tennis and pickleball courts—everything you need without ever leaving the property!
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties offers 24/7 service as well as partnerships with many local businesses to offer you discounts for activities and food.
Before we explored Destin, we took the morning to take pickelball lessons from Rhett who is the tennis pro at Hidden Dunes Beach and Tennis Resort. We had never played before and with some tennis players in the family, we were eager to check it out. Rhett showed us the ropes on the rules, game play, and even some strategy. We really enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend booking a lesson with him and hitting up the amazing courts at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort. They feature 5 clay tennis courts and 5 pickleball courts available to rent.
Next we checked out the Sunset Dolphin Cruise offered by the Southern Star.
Located in Harborwalk Village, where you can dine, shop, and even catch a cruise to spot dolphins. Though the weather started off gloomy, by the end, the sun had emerged, and we had seen so many dolphins in the water that we lost count.
For dinner, we stopped at the Surf Hut located very close to our resort.
This restaurant is unique due to its location on the beach. Kids and adults alike can enjoy games in the back of the restaurant in the sand playing cornhole or just looking at the great beach views. We enjoyed many fish dishes and drinks for our dinner. It was a thumbs up from the whole crew.
After breakfast the next day, we journeyed a bit further to Fort Walton Beach where the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is located.
Our family loves animals so we knew this one would be a big hit. We made it just in time to watch the last dolphin show, where the kids sat in the splash zone. We loved watching all the dolphins tricks and jumps. Next we toured through the reptile exhiibit, the alligator area, and onto the penquins. We then hit up the sea lion show were we watched even more awesome performances. The Gulfarium is also located near the beach so while you are watching a show you can also view the ocean.
We decided to have an early dinner and stopped at Fudpucker’s Gator Beach on our way home.
This is another partner of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties where you can get some extra perks to use at the restaurant or to visit the gators. We had a tour where we learned all about alligators, and at the end we even held one! The seafood options were endless, and we enjoyed the buckets of drinks. The kids were very excited about their Fudpucker’s shirts. Fudpucker’s really was more than just a restaurant, it was an entertaining experience for the whole family.
On our final day, the sun was shining so we headed to the beach to enjoy some sun. Complimentary with your stay with Newman-Dailey Resort Properties are two chairs and an umbrella already set up for you on the beach. After we had enough time in the sand, we headed to one of the many pools located on the resort.
So don’t wait, be sure to book your stay with Hidden Dunes Resorts for your spring and summer vacation!
