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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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wife and I are planning to ride from houston to destin...WITHOUT THE KIDS, for a week....adult vacation, yes!
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We are thinking we want to stay in destin and are looking for suggestions on a place to stay. We are open to hotel, motel, condo, or bed and breakfest accomodations.&nbsp\\;Any ideas would be great!
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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This may not be what you are looking for, but Destin is a busy place now a days, if you want a less crowded beach, check out Mexico Beach, FL.&nbsp\\; There are still some good deals on houses, and rooms for rent.&nbsp\\; It is a ways past Panama City, FL, but the beach is still visible from the road and it is beautiful.&nbsp\\; Something to think about?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Agree with the other poster.&nbsp\\; Destin is busy this time of year.&nbsp\\; Navarre (further west) or Apalachicola (further east) are great choices though.&nbsp\\; Destin in the fall/winter is a good choice.

If you are solid on Destin, I'd suggest the Sandestin Beach Resort (multiple places to stay there).
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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If there is something specific drawing you to Destin area from Houston...then go....BUT (as you probably know) I 10 is miserable in a car much less a bike. If it was my nickel and vacation I would head northeast to cooler weather, on back roads, to a nice lake in mountains. Not as salty either. IMHO although I realize this was not at all helpful in answering your question. Ditto above posts if you do go.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; John
 
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