Food Traveler Magazine Summer 2013

Seafood Hotspots Discover a world of fashion, dining and entertainment at DESTIN COMMONS Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island AWARD WINNING DESTIN COMMONS is the premier open-air lifestyle center on Florida’s Emerald Coast offering shopping, dining and entertainment. The 56-acre architecturally unique center has garnered a regional reputation for its well-known retail tenants and on-going community events. Concerts, community performances and charity groups are regular features throughout the center and in their pedestrian friendly Center Plaza. Dining options are abundant, from casual to fine dining, including Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Red Brick Pizza, Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie Café, Zoe’s Kitchen and the new Poppy’s Sports Bar & Grill. From rackety shack oyster bars and salt-air cafes to upscale eateries, restaurants celebrate local seafood superstars with simple zest. COURTESY EMERALD COAST CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. F ruitful fishing waters yield the freshest and largest variety of seafood in Florida (with the exception of the Keys) with at least 20 tasty types of fish available for savoring during the different seasons. Whether blackened, broiled or butter-drenched, sea specialties from red snapper and amberjack to yellowfin tuna and triggerfish come straight from the docks of the largest charter boat fleet in the state. Tastes of the South spotlight such mouth-watering favorites as authentic Louisiana Cajun crawfish gumbo, beer-battered fried mullet, hush puppies and key lime pie. More than 400 easy-going eateries, mostly bordering the Gulf, bay, bayou or sound, are simple in atmosphere, yet spiced with character, serve to-die-for dishes and offer southern hospitality. For guests looking for casual, yet fine dining restaurants while vacationing, the Emerald Coast offers various options for dining in style. BeachWalk CafÃ© at Henderson Park Inn earns rave reviews with its innovative cuisine - offering taste-tempting dishes with French and Italian Flavors - and artful attention to detail. Quietly tucked away on a mile of secluded beach adjacent to Henderson Beach State Park is one of those special Come Sample Northwest Florida From white sand beaches and emerald green waters to fishing, golfing and world-class dining, Northwest Florida offers something for every traveler’s palate. ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals invites you to stay with us and relax in one of our spacious condominiums or beach homes. Rates start as low as $147 a night.* Visit WyndhamVacationRentals.com or call 1.888.974.1784 and use promotional code FOODQ *Destinations and travel times are subject to availability and confirmed on a first come, first served basis. All prices are in USD. Offer includes accommodations only and specifically excludes travel costs and other expenses that may be incurred. Taxes additional fees and charges may apply. Promotional discounts and offers may not apply to all properties. Cannot be combined with other offers and is valid on new reservations only. This promotional offer may be discontinued at the discretion of Wyndham Vacation Rentals. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. Offer valid for travel dates between Sept. 2 and Oct. 14, 2013. CST: 2081369-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-36515. Nevada Seller of Travel Registration No. 2006-0006. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602560941. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of Calif ornia. ©2013 Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America, LLC. Wyndham Vacation Rentals and related marks are registered trademarks and/or service marks in the United States and internationally. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 7 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054 130693WVR Food Traveller Ad Quarter Page R3.indd 1 5/17/13 5:26 PM SUMMER 2013 | FOOD TRAVELER 31

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