Skis and Seas Blog

Exploring Sandestin, Florida: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Around.   Nestled on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Sandestin is a gem waiting to be explored. Whether you’re here for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a solo adventure, getting around this beautiful destination is a breeze. From pristine beaches to world-class golf courses, here’s everything you need to know about navigating Sandestin.   Car Rentals First of all, for those who...

Summer Activities In Center Village Copper Mountain   By following this guide and exploring the myriad summer activities in Center Village Copper Mountain, you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t wait – the mountains are calling! When the snow melts and the sun shines brightly, Copper Mountain transforms into a summer playground. Center Village, also known as the epicenter of fun at Copper Mountain, offers many summer activities...

Clouds building and rumbling thunder off in the distance that quickly turns into a stiff breeze and the inevitable Florida summer rainstorm. Sometimes they only last for 15 minutes, and provide everyone with a quick respite from the summer heat. Unfortunately, sometimes they last for three days right in the middle of your vacation and parents are left with the question, what are the things to do in destin fl...

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? (If you want to know how to avoid the VRBO service fees just skip to the end.) We hear these questions all the time. With ski season in full swing and the beach season just around the corner, we thought we would do our best to clarify the new service fees that VRBO and HomeAway charge...