I did some research for one of our Employees visiting the Northern Gulf Coast area. Wouldn't want it to go to waste.

We are approaching the Fall, which I beleive is the best time to visit the Gulf Coast. Hotel prices are lower. Barring a Hurricane the weather is great. Off peak rates at golf courses start. Beaches are less crowded and the water is still bathtub warm.

Local websites for area travel information:

Web sites:
Destin: <a href="http://www.destinfl.com/" target="_blank">http://www.destinfl.com/</A>
Destin Shopping: <a href="http://www.silversandsfactorystores.com/" target="_blank">http://www.silversandsfactorystores.com/</A>
Seaside: <a href="http://www.seasidefl.com/" target="_blank">http://www.seasidefl.com/</A>
Grayton Beach (voted in the 90's as the best beach in the USA):
<a href="http://www.graytonbeach.com/pinkston.html" target="_blank">http://www.graytonbeach.com/pinkston.html</A>
Pensacola: <a href="http://www.nonrev.net/articles/pensacola/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nonrev.net/articles/pensacola/index.htm</A>
<a href="http://www.visitpensacola.com/" target="_blank">http://www.visitpensacola.com/</A>

Area restaurant info:

In Pensacola the best upscale seafood restaurant is Skopelos Seafood & Steak 850-432-6565 it is not on the beach but overlooks the Pensacola bay. On the beach is Flounders Chowder House 850-932-2003 which is owned by the Family who runs our most famous restaurant McGuires Irish Pub 850-433-6789 <a href="http://www.mcguiresirishgifts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mcguiresirishgifts.com/</A> McGuires has locations both in Pensacola and Destin and I believe it is the best food value in the area. I have also heard Boy on a Dolphin 850-932-7954 at Pensacola Beach is also a good choice.

The best web site for the Destin Restaurants is: <a href="http://www.destin-florida-destinationguide.com/destin-florida-restaurants.html" target="_blank">http://www.destin-florida-destinationguide...estaurants.html</A> on the list I have heard The Backporch Restaurant and Capt. Dave's on the Gulf are good food.

One place you should consider going to before returning up north is Joe Patti Seafood <a href="http://www.joepattis.com/" target="_blank">http://www.joepattis.com/</A>. This seafood market has a great selection and even better prices. The store packages your seafood for the trip back at a small charge. Take some giant gulf coast shrimp back with you to impress your Family and Friends.