Skis and Seas Blog

With the summer season just around the corner, we thought that we would put our perspective out there on the Destin news about current construction and Destin traffic updates. There currently is a huge project going on to widen Hwy 98 from 4 to 6 lanes. This project will be ongoing until late 2020, which we all know means 2021. The heaviest areas of congestion are from Downtown Destin East...

As March begins, our winter guests are heading out and the Spring Breakers are counting down the days until they arrive. At the beach we have many things going on this year, Fat Tuesday is March 5th and there are many events around the local area the first week of March like the annual Baytowne Bash parade. It kicks off at 5 pm on March 5th at the Village of...

June 1st marks the beginning of red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico. The 51 day season runs from June 1st until July 22nd and is sure to be fun. Red snapper are not only one of the easiest fish in the Gulf of Mexico to catch, but they are also one of the tastiest to eat. Catching red snapper is definitely a fun way to spend the day,...

All remaining March dates are 15% off. Must stay more then 4 nights. Valid on new reservations only!

What Is the VRBO Service Fee and Why Do I Have to Pay It? (Want to know how to avoid VRBO service fees? Skip to the end!) We hear these questions all the time! With ski season in full swing and beach season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to clarify what the VRBO service fee is, why it exists, and—most importantly—how you can avoid it. Understanding the...