I just received this e-mail from the Pelican Beach Resort Management company concerning what is going on with Destin Area beaches as it concerns the gulf oil spill.
Important Gulf Update - May 14, 2010
The beaches in Destin and all along the coast of northwest Florida remain unaffected by the oil spill which occurred off of the Louisiana coast on April 20, 2010.
There have been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds of oily effects on our sugar white beaches and emerald coastal waters. Local and state officials remain confident the effect, if any at all, will be minimal - especially if wind and current conditions continue to move and hold the oil spill further west in the Gulf. Daily clean-up plans have been devised and crews are poised all along the gulf coast in the unlikely event any residual effects are found in our area.
Your vacation is important to us! Our revised cancellation policy is your confidence for a pleasurable vacation experience to the Resorts of Pelican Beach and Destin!
Resorts of Pelican Beach - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy
We are advising all guests of Pelican Beach Management to please wait until closer to your arrival date before canceling due to the oil spill. If, at that time, it is necessary for you to cancel your reservation because of eminent oil landfall in the Destin area, you will not be charged for a late cancellation. If you are already at Pelican Beach Resort or The Terrace at the time of landfall, you will be refunded any unused portion of your rent if you choose to check-out early.
Please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have flexibility if the need arises. To view our latest images and Gulf information Resorts of Pelican Beach - News & Updates
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Latest Oil Slick Projections
Here is the latest oil slick projection from NOAA for the next 72 hours up until sometime on Saturday 6/19/10.
Here is a link to my post where I will continue to update it as it concerns the location of the oil slick.
I will continue to keep my readers updated for the latest information as it pertains to your vacation plans in the Destin area.
Again, there is no oil anywhere near Destin and the Pelican Beach Resort. Here is a link to current Pelican Beach "beach" pictures and other useful information.
Here is a link to my post where I will continue to update it as it concerns the location of the oil slick.
I will continue to keep my readers updated for the latest information as it pertains to your vacation plans in the Destin area.
Again, there is no oil anywhere near Destin and the Pelican Beach Resort. Here is a link to current Pelican Beach "beach" pictures and other useful information.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico & Destin Beaches
It is in the mid 80's in Destin and oil is all over the bodies tanning on the beach.
We have been blessed in Destin not to have any of the oil coming in to our beaches. Hopefully, that will never happen. I am getting lots of requests for discounted pricing because of the oil and that is exactly why we do not have any discounted pricing; we do not have any dirty oily beaches. They are sugar white.
Here is a link to the latest projections on the oil spill in the Gulf.
Many of you will find this blog post/website so please bookmark this site for future reference for when you are ready to book your Destin Beaches vacation at the Destin Pelican Beach Resort.
We have been blessed in Destin not to have any of the oil coming in to our beaches. Hopefully, that will never happen. I am getting lots of requests for discounted pricing because of the oil and that is exactly why we do not have any discounted pricing; we do not have any dirty oily beaches. They are sugar white.
Here is a link to the latest projections on the oil spill in the Gulf.
Many of you will find this blog post/website so please bookmark this site for future reference for when you are ready to book your Destin Beaches vacation at the Destin Pelican Beach Resort.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Will Oil Spill Affect Destin?
I will continue to keep my readers updated on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as it may or may not affect Destin,Florida.
To see my latest posts concerning the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill please click on the title"Destin Pelican Beach Resort" up above.
Here is the latest oil projection for June 19th at 1200 CDT. This is provided by NOAA.
The Destin Pelican Beach Resort amended their cancellation policy so there is no reason why you should not go ahead and book your Destin beach vacation.
Currently the Resorts of Pelican Beach Destin is running an early booking special if you book your vacation by the 15th of May. Here is a link to that early bird booking discount.
If you contact me to book my one bedroom unit #1004(sleeps 6) I will give you an additional 10% discount on top of the Pelican Beach Resort discount(if we get the reservation completed by May 15th).If you do not see availability on my calendar, please contact me anyway as I may have a cancellation. My direct number is 731-589-7841.
To see my latest posts concerning the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill please click on the title"Destin Pelican Beach Resort" up above.
Here is the latest oil projection for June 19th at 1200 CDT. This is provided by NOAA.
The Destin Pelican Beach Resort amended their cancellation policy so there is no reason why you should not go ahead and book your Destin beach vacation.
Currently the Resorts of Pelican Beach Destin is running an early booking special if you book your vacation by the 15th of May. Here is a link to that early bird booking discount.
If you contact me to book my one bedroom unit #1004(sleeps 6) I will give you an additional 10% discount on top of the Pelican Beach Resort discount(if we get the reservation completed by May 15th).If you do not see availability on my calendar, please contact me anyway as I may have a cancellation. My direct number is 731-589-7841.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Cancellation Policy Amended at Pelican Beach Resort
As a condo owner at the Destin Pelican Beach Resort, I just wanted to share with all my readers the e-mail I got yesterday from the management company at the resort.
Important Gulf Update - May 5, 2010
As Okaloosa County officials monitor the current situation in the western Gulf of Mexico, the shores along Destin and northwest Florida beaches look fantastic! The sand is still sugar white and the water is as emerald as ever. So, if you’re planning on visiting now and throughout the summer, please keep those plans!
Over the past 48 hours, the winds have shifted in favor of Florida’s beaches pushing the oil further west in the Gulf of Mexico and away from our shores. This will allow more time for containment and treatment by the ever growing fleet of vessels throughout the gulf waters. State and local officials are gaining some confidence that preventative measures will be successful.
Because changes come about hourly and 30 days is a long way away, we are asking you to wait before canceling your vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30 days from today. Rest assured, we will keep you informed over the coming days and weeks regarding any changes in conditions.
To help our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach management has modified our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy
We are advising all guests of Pelican Beach Management to please wait until closer to your arrival date before canceling due to the oil spill. If, at that time, it is necessary for you to cancel your reservation because of eminent oil landfall in the Destin area, you will not be charged for a late cancellation. If you are already at Pelican Beach Resort or The Terrace at the time of landfall, you will be refunded any unused portion of your rent if you choose to check-out early.
So, please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have flexibility if the need arises.
Important Gulf Update - May 5, 2010
As Okaloosa County officials monitor the current situation in the western Gulf of Mexico, the shores along Destin and northwest Florida beaches look fantastic! The sand is still sugar white and the water is as emerald as ever. So, if you’re planning on visiting now and throughout the summer, please keep those plans!
Over the past 48 hours, the winds have shifted in favor of Florida’s beaches pushing the oil further west in the Gulf of Mexico and away from our shores. This will allow more time for containment and treatment by the ever growing fleet of vessels throughout the gulf waters. State and local officials are gaining some confidence that preventative measures will be successful.
Because changes come about hourly and 30 days is a long way away, we are asking you to wait before canceling your vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30 days from today. Rest assured, we will keep you informed over the coming days and weeks regarding any changes in conditions.
To help our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach management has modified our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy
We are advising all guests of Pelican Beach Management to please wait until closer to your arrival date before canceling due to the oil spill. If, at that time, it is necessary for you to cancel your reservation because of eminent oil landfall in the Destin area, you will not be charged for a late cancellation. If you are already at Pelican Beach Resort or The Terrace at the time of landfall, you will be refunded any unused portion of your rent if you choose to check-out early.
So, please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have flexibility if the need arises.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
No Oil Headed Toward Florida Coast
I just pulled up the latest projections for the movement of the oil spill and was surprised to find out that experts are now projecting a more westerly movement of the oil spill. Here is the latest satellite view!
There is no oil in the water at Destin,Florida and the water and weather are just beautiful. Top this off with a beautiful resort like the Destin Pelican Beach Resort and your Florida vacation will be fun,fun,fun.
If you tried to book earlier but could not please try again. Some are cancelling their vacation because of the oil spill scare but let me reassure you that nothing has changed in Destin.
There is no oil in the water at Destin,Florida and the water and weather are just beautiful. Top this off with a beautiful resort like the Destin Pelican Beach Resort and your Florida vacation will be fun,fun,fun.
If you tried to book earlier but could not please try again. Some are cancelling their vacation because of the oil spill scare but let me reassure you that nothing has changed in Destin.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Oil Spill Still off Louisiana Coast
Just got this latest location of the oil spill off the Louisiana coast. I am cautiously optimistic that this spill will be capped 80-90% this week and since this is light crude, they should be able to disperse it with chemicals according to this Oil Expert.
“The sky is not falling,” said Quenton R. Dokken, a marine biologist and the executive director of the Gulf of Mexico Foundation, a conservation group in Corpus Christi, Tex. “We’ve certainly stepped in a hole and we’re going to have to work ourselves out of it, but it isn’t the end of the Gulf of Mexico.”
Engineers said the type of oil pouring out is lighter than the heavy crude spilled by the Exxon Valdez, evaporates more quickly and is easier to burn. It also appears to respond to the use of dispersants, which break up globs of oil and help them sink. The oil is still capable of significant damage, particularly when it is churned up with water and forms a sort of mousse that floats and can travel long distances.
“The sky is not falling,” said Quenton R. Dokken, a marine biologist and the executive director of the Gulf of Mexico Foundation, a conservation group in Corpus Christi, Tex. “We’ve certainly stepped in a hole and we’re going to have to work ourselves out of it, but it isn’t the end of the Gulf of Mexico.”
Engineers said the type of oil pouring out is lighter than the heavy crude spilled by the Exxon Valdez, evaporates more quickly and is easier to burn. It also appears to respond to the use of dispersants, which break up globs of oil and help them sink. The oil is still capable of significant damage, particularly when it is churned up with water and forms a sort of mousse that floats and can travel long distances.
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