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Destin Beaches Status (07/08/10) The NOAA forecast continues to show the area of uncertainty continues a westward movement trend which is favorable for the Destin area. Other than the stronger waves and some rip currents in the area, the beaches are a great place to be! Does this mean there will absolutely be no sighting of a tar ball? No one can make that prediction. As usual in all cases, it was cleared immediately and visitors continued to enjoy their day on the beach! The beach at Pelican Beach as well as all beaches in our region are open and without any health advisories. We really appreciate your loyalty and support during this time and look forward to your visit! Destin Beaches Status (07/07/10) So far, we have experienced a virtually oil-free week here in Destin! The latest weather and oil movement reports continue to be favorable for the Destin area. Persistent and strong east and southeast winds are forecasted to continue through the next few days. This continues to push the trajectory for light oil to the Mississippi-Alabama state line and the area of uncertainty has been pushed westward to the Alabama state line. Does this mean there will absolutely be no sighting of a tar ball? No one can make that prediction. As usual in all cases, it was cleared immediately and visitors continued to enjoy their day on the beach! The beach at Pelican Beach as well as all beaches in our region are open and without any health advisories. We really appreciate your loyalty and support during this time and look forward to your visit! It's Better Than Being at Home!" - Destin Beaches Status (07/05/10) Wow, what a great way to enjoy the 4th! Other than a stray shower, visitors were enjoying Destin that way they always do ... on the beach! As was reported in a local newspaper, an area visitor said "“I’ve seen nothing, thank God. And it’s better than being at home!” Here's the Day in Photos Gallery for July 4th from The Destin Log. The latest weather and oil movement report has become very favorable for the Destin area. Persistent and strong east and southeast winds are forecasted through the next week. This has pushed the trajectory for light oil to the Mississippi-Alabama state line and the area of uncertainty has been pushed westward to the Alabama state line. Does this mean there will absolutely be no sighting of a tar ball? No one can make that prediction. However, only one single tar ball was reported in the entire Destin area (west Destin) on the 4th. As usual in all cases, it was cleared immediately and visitors continued to enjoy their day on the beach! The beach at Pelican Beach as well as all beaches in our region are open and without any health advisories. We really appreciate your loyalty and support during this time and look forward to your visit! Destin Beaches Status (07/04/10) We've had a great weekend and according to current wind and seas coming from the Southeast, pushing any oil westward. The latest oil spill forecast has us out of the red and also out of the “uncertainty” zone. When the area has had any issues with tar balls recently, most have been to the east of Destin and the western end of Okaloosa Island. In all cases, the tar balls are cleared from the beach area and the beach is back to normal. The beach at Pelican Beach as well as all beaches in our region are open and without any health advisories. We really appreciate your loyalty and support during this time and look forward to your visit! Daily Photos (07/02/2010) The sun has broken though for a while today!
Destin Beaches Status (07/01/10) The Independence Day holiday is quickly approaching! Take a look at our Destin Events Calendar to find the best events for your Independence Day Weekend. There are plenty of fun celebrations with fireworks for you to enjoy during your visit. Aside from the scattered showers which have hampered us from pulling out our cameras for update photos, we've had a good week on the beach with just scattered reports of tar balls arriving on the beach in the area. Most have been to the east of Destin and the western end of Okaloosa Island. In all cases, the tar balls are cleared from the beach area and the beach is back to normal. The beach at Pelican Beach as well as all beaches in our region are open and without any health advisories. We appreciate our guest’s loyalty and support during this time and look forward to your visit! Daily Photos (07/01/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Destin Beaches Status (06/28/10) More than 7,000 people attended “Rock the Beach” yesterday featuring the Doobie Brothers and Kenny Loggins. There has only been scattered reports of any tar balls arriving on the beach. Generally, clear conditions have been interrupted by brief periods of pea to quarter sized tar balls washing ashore. Most have been to the east of Destin and the western end of Okaloosa Island. In all cases, the tar balls are cleared from the beach area and the beach is back to normal. Our resort staff and local officials have plans in place to handle this on a regular basis, if and when necessary. Our goal is to act quickly and to minimize any guest inconvenience to this situation. The beach at Pelican Beach as well as all beaches in our region are open and without any health advisories. Please visit our website regularly for the latest photos and info. We appreciate our guest’s loyalty and support during this time and look forward to your visit! Destin Beaches Status (06/26/10) Yesterday saw a scattering of tar bars primarily to our east to the south Walton County area. A swim advisory was issued for that area, but was later lifted. Current wind and water forecast for the next week call for a return to improved conditions in our area as the oil product is expected to be pushed back more to the west. Preventative measures are in place and clean up crews have responded quickly to any evidence of tar balls/oil product washing ashore. Additionally, Pelican Beach Management, Inc. has paid for some staff members to receive HazMat training to allow us the ability to expedite any clean-up necessary, if needed, so to minimize guest impact. As you may see from yesterday's photos, the beach is beautiful and open - come visit! Daily Photos (06/25/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Destin Beaches Status (06/25/10) Here at Pelican Beach we continue to see little effect of the oil spill. The only effect has been small scattering of tar balls around the Okaloosa County and south Walton County areas. Preventative measures are in place and clean up crews have responded quickly to any evidence of tar balls/oil product washing ashore. Pelican Beach Management, Inc. has paid for some staff members to receive HazMat training to allow us the ability to expedite any clean-up necessary so to minimize guest impact, if needed. Our beaches are open - come visit! Daily Photos (06/23/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Destin Beaches Status (06/23/10)
Here at
Pelican Beach we continue to see little effect of the oil spill (see
our Photo Update below!). There have
been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds or oily effects on our sugar
white beaches and emerald coastal waters. There have been reports of two
periods of tar balls washing ashore on western Okaloosa Island and in south
Walton County. Local and
state officials remain confident the effect will be minimal compared to the
western portions of the Gulf Coast. Preventative measures are in place and
clean up crews are poised to respond quickly to any evidence of tar
balls/oil product washing ashore. Our beaches are still open! Come visit us! Daily Photos (06/21/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Rock The Beach Concert featuring the Doobie Brothers & Kenny Loggins - Sunday, June 27 at 5:00pm adjacent to the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. One of America's most popular rock groups will rock the beach! Dance in the sand to rock classics like: "China Grove", "Listen To The Music", "Black Water" and many more!
Come visit us at Pelican Beach
and and take in
this free concert. Check our
Hot Deals
for a great offer! Daily Photos (06/18/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Daily Photos (06/17/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Destin Beaches Status (06/17/10)
Here at
Pelican Beach we continue to see little effect of the oil spill. There have
been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds or oily effects on our sugar
white beaches and emerald coastal waters. There have been reports of two
periods of tar balls washing ashore on western Okaloosa Island. Local and
state officials remain confident the effect will be minimal compared to the
western portions of the Gulf Coast. Preventative measures are in place and
clean up crews are poised to respond quickly to any evidence of tar
balls/oil product washing ashore. Our beaches are still open! Come visit us! Destin Beaches Status (06/16/10)
Fortunately, the beaches in Destin and along most of the coast of northwest
Florida continue to see little effect of the oil spill. Come visit us! Destin Beaches Status (06/14/10) The Destin area offered another great weekend of weather and summer beach fun. If you weren’t here, we’re sorry you missed it! The big question on everyone’s mind is, what’s in store for the next few weeks? Forecast For The Next Two Weeks- The Destin Log (6/14/10) According to the latest oil spill forecast from the NOAA and Jeff Masters of Weather Underground, "light winds of 5 - 10 knots mostly out of the south or southeast will blow in the northern Gulf of Mexico all week, according to the latest marine forecast from NOAA. These winds will keep oil near the coast of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the extreme western Florida Panhandle, according to the latest trajectory forecasts from NOAA and the State of Louisiana," he writes. "The long range 8 - 16 day forecast from the GFS model indicates a typical summertime light wind regime, with winds mostly blowing out of the south or southeast. This wind regime will likely keep oil close to the coastal areas that have already seen oil impacts over the past two weeks." The Orange Beach, AL resort area, which is located on the Alabama/Florida border is approximately 75 miles away (or about a 2 hour drive) from Destin. If this forecast holds true, the Destin area will continue to be a great place for your summer vacation. In fact, it may be the best time in years to get a great deal and a little lighter crowds due to the concern over the oil spill. Come visit us! Destin Beaches Status (06/11/10) Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (6/11/10)
As you may have heard, a few bits of tar were found at Henderson State
Park over the weekend. These were easily removed, and no further oil has
been spotted. Our white-sand beaches remain open and our emerald-green
waters remain clear. In addition, offshore fishing is still going
strong, with captains simply taking a more easterly course and reporting
great success out on the water.
In short, Florida's Emerald Coast is open for business and encourages anyone thinking of coming down to do so without hesitation. Should anything change, we'll continue to update this page with the most recent information. Thank you for your continued interest and support. City of Destin (6/10/10)
Destin's beaches are OPEN and the weather is beautiful! Existing wind
and water current directions are pushing any oil in the area away from
Okaloosa County. These conditions are forecasted to continue for the
next few days.
Daily Photos (06/10/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Daily Photos (06/07/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Crowds Pack Beaches Over the Weekend! (06/07/10) As most media reports continue to show the disappointing scope of the spill in Louisiana, Destin served up a typical June weekend … plenty of great weather, pristine white-sand beaches and beautiful gulf waters! Tourists in town over the weekend were treated to the beach experience they expected to enjoy. Aside from the report of a few tar ball “specks” on far western Okaloosa County on Saturday, there were no reports on Sunday in the Destin area. “Our area is prepared for any experience of tar balls and other by-products from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Herb Profitt, General Manager of Pelican Beach Management, Inc. “Crews are prepared to handle any reported impact to the area immediately,” he added. Florida DEP officials are closely monitoring air and water quality in the region and all reports have been in the good range throughout the entire period. Currently, there is no anticipation of beaches being closed in Florida and especially the Destin area, now or in the future. “We value our guest relationships and with the current knowledge in hand, we have confidence to offer our guests some great value opportunities to come and visit over the next couple of months,” Profitt said. He added, “we believe guests will find the best of Destin summer vacations and now, at a great deal!” We're Keeping A Watchful Eye (06/03/10) As state and local officials monitor the current situation in the western Gulf of Mexico, the shores along Destin and northwest Florida beaches look fantastic! The sand is still sugar white and the water is as emerald as ever. So, if you’re planning on visiting now and throughout the summer, please keep those plans! If any impact from the oil spill is experienced in the area, state and local officials are confident that preventative measures can be successful. Cleanup plans have been staged and area officials are prepared to handle an necessary tasks quickly. Because changes come about hourly and for those with travel plans in the future, we are asking you to wait before canceling your vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30 days from today. Rest assured, we will keep you informed of any changes in conditions. To help our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach Management has modified our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy So, please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have flexibility if the need arises. Daily Photos (05/26/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Daily Photos (05/24/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Pelican Beach Resort Completes Extensive Painting Project In Time For Summer Season! (05/18/10) The Pelican Beach Resort & Conference Center has just completed a comprehensive roof to ground painting of the building exterior which further enhance the unique architectural presence the resort plays on the Destin coastline. "We are extremely proud of the look and feel that this renovation has to our resort," said Herb Profitt, General Manager of Pelican Beach Management, Inc. "This renovation builds upon the resort's premier status as a destination. We've receiving great reviews from owners and guests and we completed the project with minimal guest service disruptions." said Profitt.
Destin Remains Beautiful - Great Time to Visit! (05/17/10) The beaches in Destin and all along the coast of northwest Florida continue to be unaffected by the oil spill which occurred off of the Louisiana coast on April 20, 2010. BP Oil has experience new successes in containing a portion of the oil flow. Clean-up efforts continue in full force above and below the surface.
There have been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds of oily effects on
our sugar white beaches and emerald coastal waters. Local and state
officials remain confident the effect of the oil spill, if any at all,
will be minimal - especially if wind and current conditions continue to move
and hold the oil spill further west in the Gulf. Daily clean-up plans have
been devised and crews are poised all along the gulf coast in the unlikely
event any residual effects are found in our area. Destin Remains Beautiful As Oil Spill Continues To Stay Well To The West. (05/14/10) The beaches in Destin and all along the coast of northwest Florida remain unaffected by the oil spill which occurred off of the Louisiana coast on April 20, 2010.
There have been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds of oily effects on
our sugar white beaches and emerald coastal waters. Local and state
officials remain confident the effect of the oil spill, if any at all,
will be minimal - especially if wind and current conditions continue to move
and hold the oil spill further west in the Gulf. Daily clean-up plans have
been devised and crews are poised all along the gulf coast in the unlikely
event any residual effects are found in our area. Daily Photos (05/10/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Oil Spill Continues To Stay Well To The West. (05/10/10) National news is lighting up with updates about leaking oil and the growing slick in the Gulf of Mexico, and concerns of vacationers with plans in Destin are growing, even causing the cancelation of some reservations. This raises concerns with community officials, including Shane Moody, Destin Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “Doom and gloom has not set in on the Destin area,” said Moody. “In fact, the weather is spectacular, our beaches are clean, the water is clear, the charter boats are fishing and making great catches … and the restaurants are serving great seafood.” As of this morning, strong winds have shifted in favor of Florida’s beaches pushing the oil even further west in the Gulf of Mexico and away from our shores. The forecast for the balance of this week shows a continuation of these winds with almost all of the surface oil now west of the spill site which is more than 150 miles from the Destin area. Because changes come about hourly and 30 days is a long way away, we are asking you to wait before canceling your vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30 days from today. Rest assured, we will keep you informed over the coming days and weeks regarding any changes in conditions. To help our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach Management modified our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy So, please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have flexibility if the need arises. Daily Photos (05/07/2010) Every few days, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Oil Spill Continues To Stay Well To The West. Optimism Is Rising With Containment Efforts Underway (05/07/10) State, county and city officials continue to monitor the current situation in the western Gulf of Mexico Many guests are calling us and asking about the oil spill and the conditions of Destin's beaches. As of this update, the oil spill has not reached or affected our beaches. It is business as usual in Destin and the beaches and weather are outstanding! Visitors are here and are welcome to visit the beach at this time. While both the State and County officials have issued "Declarations of Emergency" this is simply a technical formality that will ensure Destin get its fair share of resources for preventative efforts underway or if the current scenario might change and bring the oil spill closer to our waters. Gulf water quality continues to be good off our shores. Officials with the Florida Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have indicated they have no intention of halting commercial and recreational fishing in Florida until there is evidence that the action is necessary. With one leak stopped and the newly constructed cap being positioned today, we are optimistic that by the end of the weekend, the majority of the oil flow will be under control. Winds continue to help push the oil further westward away from the panhandle of Florida and the weather has been great for containment and treatment of the oil spill in the Gulf. Jeff Masters, hurricane expert and weather blogger at weatherunderground.com, says in his latest post that Florida will likely not have to worry about landfall in the immediate future. He said favorable winds continue through Sunday when " the winds will begin increasing and shifting to the southeast. The latest run of the GFS model shows that this will be a week-long period of southeast winds, with wind speeds at times reaching 20 - 25 knots. These winds will threaten to bring oil to a large portion of the Louisiana coast, including regions of the central Louisiana coast west of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi and Alabama coasts will also be at risk next week, but the risk to the Florida Panhandle is lower. Daily Photos (05/05/2010) Each day, we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as beautiful as ever!
Keep Your Plans For The Beach! (05/04/10) As Okaloosa County officials monitor the current situation in the western Gulf of Mexico, the shores along Destin and northwest Florida beaches look fantastic! The sand is still sugar white and the water is as emerald as ever. So, if you’re planning on visiting now and throughout the summer, please keep those plans! Over the past 48 hours, the winds have shifted in favor of Florida’s beaches pushing the oil further west in the Gulf of Mexico and away from our shores. This will allow more time for containment and treatment by the ever growing fleet of vessels throughout the gulf waters. State and local officials are gaining some confidence that preventative measures will be successful. Because changes come about hourly and 30 days is a long way away, we are asking you to wait before canceling your vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30 days from today. Rest assured, we will keep you informed over the coming days and weeks regarding any changes in conditions. To help our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach Management has modified our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy So, please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have flexibility if the need arises. |
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