Enjoy the Emerald Coast of Florida with Hilton Sandestin

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Disclosure:My daughter and I did receive an all expenses paid trip to Hilton Sandestin resort, but all opinions are my own

Enjoy a Stay on Florida’s Emerald Coast

My eldest daughter and I had the opportunity to visit the Hilton Sandestin in Destin, Florida. Located on the Emerald Coast of Florida, this hotel is an amazing place to stay whether it’s for a romantic getaway or a vacation with the family.

The hotel rooms were perfect for families. In our suite, there was an amazing ocean front view, with walk out balcony. The suite also featured a king size bed with cute bunk beds for the kids! They even had TWO televisions. That is a must in our family so we don’t have hear the kids whine about what we are watching! You also had a great refrigerator and microwave that made eating more frugally possible during your stay! Though you probably won’t be in the room much it’s great to have such amazing accomodations.

Spas, Pools, and Beaches: Oh My!

One of the things I loved about Hilton Sandestin is that you could stay at the hotel and not have to go anywhere else during your vacation. There are enough activities for the kids, on the beach, or at the pool to keep you busy the whole time you are there.

Before you head out for a day in the sun, you have to check out the spa services at the Serenity by the sea Spa. This top of the line spa features a great relaxation area in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms, where you can spend all day in a plush robe while you sip beverages and eat healthy snacks. If you have need to release some tension make sure to  relax in the hot tub or sauna! Trust me spending the day away in this quiet oasis is worth it!

After you visit the spa, head out to one of the three pools at the  Hilton Sandestin. There are two outdoor and one indoor pools, plus an indoor and outdoor whirlpool. All of the pool decks were amazingly clean with ample seating and plenty of umbrellas for shade. You could even rent cabanas to spend the whole day out of the sun. (There might be an extra charge for the cabanas boys ;))

When I say the hotel is on the beach, I mean LITERALLY right on the beach. There are two boardwalks heading right down to the white sugar beaches. You could opt to rent chairs and umbrellas or bring your own. There is always an amazing breeze down by the water, and it was one of our favorite ways to relax!

Award Winning Dining

After spending all day on the beach who isn’t hungry? The hotel is home to six amazing restaurants with something your whole family can enjoy! My daughter and I have VERY different tastes when it comes to food, and during our entire stay we enjoyed every single meal. The breakfast buffet alone went for miles I swear!

Ever heard the saying “if you leave hungry it’s your own fault?” Well, that is certainly the truth here. There is fine dining at the Seagar’s award winning restaurant, or grab a quick bite to eat the pool at Picnix! My daughter’s favorite restaurant was actually the Barefoot grill right by the pool. You can grab a bite to eat with a beautiful view of the ocean.

Fun for the Kids

If you just need a break from the kids, or want them to have an adventure of their own, the Hilton Sandestin  also features a great Kids Krew program. It’s located in the lower lobby and offers a variety of different programs for kids ages 5-12. My daughter was on the older end of the scale, but she still had a blast. During our stay she decorated her own Kids Krew t-shirt and a great frisbee that we could play on the beach with. The Kids Krew staff were great with the kids and really seemed to love what they do, which made the kids have even more fun!

Our Overall Experience

Though the Hilton line of hotels tend to be on the pricier side, I would have to say that the Hilton Sandestin  is worth EVERY penny. The friendly, courteous staff and the amazing location make it a perfect place to get away from home without having to bounce all over the place. There is enough fun activities, amazing food, and gorgeous beach for your whole family to enjoy. Keiran and I really can’t wait to take our whole family back to Hilton Sandestin so they can enjoy the experience we had!

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