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Frommer's Ranks THE Beach As a Top Destination

Posted on: December 3, 2009

On Monday, Frommer's, one of the most popular sources of online and print travel guides and information, ranked THE Beach - Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast as one of the Top 12 Destinations for 2010. The destinations were nominated and selected by Frommer's staff and readers around the world.

Here's what Frommer's had to say about our region:

"Like the Rodney Dangerfield of the American Southeast, Florida's panhandle never gets the respect it deserves. Dubbed the "Redneck Riviera" by dismissive northerners, northwest Florida, in fact, 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. Seaside's planned community is so "perfect" it was the setting for the The Truman Show, yet you'll also find old-school Florida towns with funky shops, tiny hotels, pristine beaches, and the perfect cottage to rent."

"Stunning beaches, nature trails ... great restaurants, and a cozy, yet quirky, sense of community."
- Lesley Abravanel, author Frommer's Florida


We couldn't have said it better ourselves!


*Photo: Destin & Fort Walton Beach, courtesy of Captcreati/Dreamstime.com via Frommers