Pan Handle of Florida Late Summer/Fall Break Early Booking Specials

10% off daily rates on two-night stays;
15% off daily rates on a three or four-night stay;
20% off daily rates on a five or six-night stay; or
15% off weekly rates!

Valid from September 7, 2010 to October 31,2010 and only at Destin Pelican Beach Resort.

Here is the rate sheet for the Destin Pelican Beach Resort.

Turn off the TV News and Come Down For The Perfect Destin Vacation

Arent't you getting tired of all the bad news on the television talking about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill?

Here are the facts: 1. There is an oil spill far out in the gulf
2. There has been some landfall in Louisiana
3. Quite possible they have stopped the leak(update:not stopped yet)
4. There is no oil in sight in Destin(except suntan oil)
5. The beaches are pristine and beautiful
at the Pelican Beach Resort
6. Book your vacation while dates still available
7. Pelican Beach Resort great family vacation destination
8. Temperatures in the 80's and weather just fantastic
9. Great cancellation policy
10. My "special for 4th of July holiday" still available today

Destin's Nicest Beachfront Condo

Special Rate 4th of July Holiday Vacation Destin Beachfront

I own a deluxe plus rated 1 bedroom(sleeps 6) condo on the beach at Destin's Pelican Beach Resort.

As you may know, during the 4th of July holiday vacation, rates are at their highest.
However, I am offering a discount for 7 nights beginning July 1-July 8. Choose 7 nights out of the 8 nights and pay only $1895 total. The rate that the Pelican charges is $2126.76.

I do not expect these dates to remain available so go ahead and book your vacation now.

Will Oil Spill Impact Destin Beaches

I am an owner of a condo on the rental program at Destin's Pelican Beach Resort. My one bedroom condo(on the beach) in Destin is pretty much booked for this month and we really have not had many cancellations because of the oil scare.

Please bookmark this site and return here when you are ready to stay in one of Destin's nicest and best priced condos directly on the beach. This post will be updated every 2-3 days.

The weather has been sunny in the lower 80's and people are enjoying the beach. I have been following NOAA's projections for the oil spill slick and continue to be encouraged that it will not really come ashore in Destin area. Here is a map of the gulf coast and as you compare it to the NOAA map down below remember that Destin is just below and 1/4 " to left of the "F" in Freeport.

Here is a NOAA projection of the oil spill flow as of Saturday June 19, 2010. This was updated Friday June 18th.

Here is a NOAA projection for off shore oil slick as of Sunday June 13th at 1200 CDT.

Update: 5/28/10 Here is a oil spill history of movement and projected movement that was composed by Dave Merrill and Anne Carey at USA Today. Their sources used are NASA, U.S. Coast Guard,Transocean, and BP.

Should you Cancel Your Florida Gulf Coast Vacation

I have a friend who is booked at in a condo in Panama City in June and she was told she could lose her deposit if she cancels her Florida vacation within 30 days of the reservation.

I only wish she had booked with me and/or the Destin Pelican Beach Resort as we have a great Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill cancellation policy.

To see my latest updated post about the oil spill please click here.

Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy (5/1/2010)
We are advising all guests of Pelican Beach Management to please wait until closer to your arrival date before cancelling 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.

Will Oil Spill Affect Destin Anytime Soon?

Based on what NOAA is projecting for the next 72 hours(out to May 20th at 0600 CDT) the oil slick continues to spread out some but still has a westerly pattern to it according to the experts at NOAA(National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration.

To see updated information as it pertains to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill please click here.

If you are planning a trip to the beaches of Destin and looking for a great rate for a condo directly on the beach(like mine), let me know and I will see if we can work a deal good for you and good for me. I can be reached by cell 731-589-7841 or by e-mail.

Please bookmark my site for future reference so you can book your next vacation at the Destin Pelican Beach Resort.