Valentine ’ s Day or Warm Weather Anniversary
The mild temperatures make a winter beach trip ideal where you feel as if you own the beach . Reserve a ride on a private Mercedes Coach shuttle and be delivered steps from the beach to experience the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico . Hold hands in luxury beach chairs and reserve a sunset beach picnic along the Gulf . Hotel guests have access to seven miles of beach on Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort . If you choose Hotel Effie for the summer , the hotel has additional perks for fun in the sun .
Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge is the only venue of its kind in the region . The heated pool is open year-round and highescape for a date
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By Linda Holloway – Photography by Larryhollowayphotography . com
8january / february 2023
Iremember the day I fell in love with my husband , and after years with my vow keeper , I would choose him again . All couples have memories of the springtime of their relationship , but healthy marriages need check-ups and reminders that your family started with the two of you . While the annual summer vacation is one of the most important “ memory-makers ” for your family , there are dates that should be celebrated with just the two of you : Valentine ’ s Day and your anniversary .
The famed author , Mitch Albom , said it best , “ Life is a series of pulls back and forth … a tension of opposites , like a pull on a rubber band . Most of us live somewhere in the middle . A wrestling match … which side wins ? Love wins . Love always wins .” I agree with Mitch . Make your spouse a priority and plan a new season of romance with a getaway . Shout it to the rooftops . Love wins !
Hotel Effie – Miramar Beach , Florida
In a few hours , you will arrive at the most luxurious destination along the Emerald Coast , Hotel Effie . Located between the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay , the 250-room Hotel Effie exemplifies comfortable luxury . The hotel is in the famed Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort . No wonder the hotel was named by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travelers ’ Choice Best of the Best award for the top 1 % of hotels . The grand entrance left me wondering if we were in a hotel or an art gallery . Here , guests can relax and view one-of-a-kind trendy artwork by Brenden Parker and Deb Paradise .
At check-in , I thought the staff member was talking to a celebrity behind us , but no , every guest was showered with southern hospitality . We were offered a cool-temperature oshibori towel for us to beat the heat and a selection of beverages , including the best sweet tea . After all , the hotel was named after the owner ’ s great-grandmother who was the ultimate southern hostess . Reserve a room or suite where morning coffee comes with an awesome view . The well-appointed rooms and suites display unique décor with coastal maritime theming . Explore the grand indoor spaces , or tip-toe in the sand . This romantic haven is rolling out an over-the-top Valentine ’ s Day Package .