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Uncontained Alfresco Dining
The Gulf is a beachy outdoor dining venue. They have two locations. One in Fort Walton Beach, FL and the other in Orange Beach, AL. ...
Talya
Sep 25, 20253 min read


The Perks of a Coastal State Park Experience
If you enjoy the beach, but not the crowds, often a coastal state park might be a good fit for you. Folks tend to not want to pay an...
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Sep 25, 20252 min read


Air Force Ingenuity on Exhibition
If you have any interest in the military or its aircrafts, this hands down must be the best attraction in the U.S., if not the entire...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


Great Expectations. Unexpected Result.
Beachview Breakfast & Grill was our first stop in Fort Walton Beach. Though the name may be a little misleading, they do serve...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Mexican-Mediterranean Fusion? Come Again?
For our final Destin restaurant review, I will share my thoughts on dinner at Azul Mexican Fusion. This restaurant first caught my...
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Sep 10, 20254 min read


The Irish Have Taken the Emerald Coast by Storm!
Our next review may seem out of place for a coastal dining destination, but I assure you it is a must-visit dining experience. McGuire’s...
Talya
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Tourist Trap Food Playground
Next up for review is Fudpucker’s, not to be confused with the chain Fuddrucker’s. This lunch and dinner establishment claims to be a...
Talya
Sep 10, 20253 min read


You Are About to Be Transported to A Culinary Delight
Our next breakfast spotlight in Destin is Ruby Slipper. The concept for this restaurant is absolutely genius in my opinion. Have you...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Breakfast Spot Shines with True Grit(s)
Crackings is a family owned and operated restaurant that began in 1998. They are a breakfast, brunch, and lunch establishment. They...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Intro to Destin and Fort Walton Beach
To get my feet wet with my first featured destination, we are going to do a flash back to May when I briefly visited the Destin and Fort...
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Sep 9, 20252 min read


Hospitality or Entertaining?
When I say the word “hospitality,” what comes to mind? Hosting get-togethers for family and friends with lavish meals and festive...
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Sep 9, 20254 min read


Martha, Martha
Have you ever identified with a person in the Bible? Well, I have and it wasn’t too hard for me. It’s the queen of hospitality herself, “Martha.” While that’s not necessarily something to boast about, it has helped me to recognize areas that I need to work on. I struggle with spending time with my Heavenly Father and in His Word. I am so busy with attending to things in this world that I often fail to quiet myself and spend quality time with Him. It's the classic case of
Talya
Sep 9, 20254 min read


The 12 Coasts of Florida
I have a confession to make. I have lived in Florida most of my life and never realized there were 12 coasts. Obviously, growing up in...
Talya
Sep 8, 20255 min read
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