Like the idea of a resort that's a destination in itself? Sprawling across 2,400 acres on the Sunshine State's Gulf
Coast, the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort features 30 "village neighborhoods," whose
1,800 lodging options range from high-rise beachfront condos and dockside
villas to bayfront condos and golfcourse townhomes. There's a pedestrian village with shops,
restaurants, nightly entertainment, and the Baytowne Adventure Zone (think
zipline, ropes course, and eurobungy). The resort also boasts a seven-mile beach, four golf courses, 15
tennis courts, multiple swimming pools,
miles of bike and jogging paths, half a dozen kids' play areas, a five-acre
nature park, plus a fitness center and spa. If that's not enough, you'll find free rentals
of kayaks and boogie boards at the beach, a kids' club, and a
dedicated teen pool area.
Sandestin is offering a “Fall for it All” promotion that gives families a third night for free. When we test-booked a three-night stay in October, we found promo rates that are identical to the resort's regular rates. (This is important, since resorts often hike up the nightly rate on a promotion to recoup some of the cost of the "free" night. Not the case here.) More good news: The deal delivers a 33% savings across the board, so you can nab a two-bedroom beachwalk townhouse for $156 a night (instead of $234) or a two-bedroom condo just a stone's throw from the beach for $143 a night (instead of $215).
The "Fall for it All" promo runs through November 20. As usual, there are some blackout dates. Book online or call 800/622-1038, and use promo code "FREE3."
