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    Advice re: vacation timing

    Even though some of you have tried to talk me out of coming altogether (what's next, tales of the burmese python invading SoWal ;) ), we decided on the week before the week before the 4th. (Got that? :) ) I love traveling anywhere in the off-season, but August is not doable because we have...
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    Advice re: vacation timing

    Not rocky as in lots of rocks, rocky as in red flags, waves, etc.
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    Advice re: vacation timing

    Hi SoWal-ers! I'm happy to announce that we're planning our 2nd annual visit to your lovely beaches. We really enjoyed our stay in May last year, but the water was a bit too cold and rocky to really enjoy - so we're coming in SUMMER this year. My question - is the week before 7/4 crazy...
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    VRBO Rental and foreclosure question

    Thanks everyone for the information! I am about to rent through VRBO and searched for the property and had a heart attack when I saw the records about it on the county website. Looks like "my" owners just refinanced though so I guess if that went through, the chances of a problem are lower...
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    Need advice on areas...

    Thanks everyone! Although we started out thinking "Destin" I'm not as excited to be close to it anymore. I live in a town with lots of restaurants and an outlet mall, etc. I'm struggling to see what Destin offers that my hometown doesn't. Now we're looking forward to the beach vibe and maybe...
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    Old Florida Beach / Old Florida Cottages?

    Could anyone provide any information on these areas? I'm having trouble finding them on a map, let alone their facilities. Thanks!
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    Need advice on areas...

    Price range... I'm trying to keep it around $2000 mas o menos. We'll have 6 adults, and 2 kids (preschooler and toddler) who need their own nap space. So a bunk room or bedroom, not a pull out.
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    Need advice on areas...

    Hello! I'm a 31 yo texan in charge of planning a multi-generational family vacation for this May. We'll have small children, golfers, shoppers, and beachaholics. I was originally looking at houses in Destin, but keep finding better accommodations in SoWal. I'm looking at VRBO, and I'm...
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