Treasure Chest Found Along Northwest Florida Gulf Coast

Sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and gold have been found on Northwest Florida and Alabama’s gulf coast shore. Northwest Florida and Southeastern Alabama boast sapphire and emerald green waters, ruby red sunsets, sand as sparkling white as tiny diamonds, and golden opportunities for spectacular vacation accommodations. ResortQuest Vacation Rentals offers beach-front condominiums, villas, townhomes, patio homes and even private homes along the treasure-laden shore.
 
TOPS’L is one of the ResortQuest jewels.  Whether you’re on a quest for a top-rated tennis facility…or a top-shelf beach resort …or top-of-the-line views from spacious balconies ….there’s only one answer. TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort.  TOPS’L, managed by ResortQuest, offers a resort within a resort. Courtside villas, private townhomes and patio homes, and hi-rise condominiums that overlook the beach are nestled among 52-acres of beauty that has made Destin famous.
 
Also nearby are top-flight golf courses, incredible fishing, watersports, hiking and biking trails, dolphin watching, nature preserves, historic forts, museums, wave pools, amusement parks, all levels of dining, upscale and bargain shopping, and so much more.
 
For more information about ResortQuest on Florida and Alabama’s beautiful gulf shores, please visit www.resortquestnwfl.com or call 800-336-GULF (4853).

Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival, October 8-10, 2010

By Kristin Destin, ResortQuest Northwest Florida

The Seafood, Wine, and Music Festival is once again returning to Panama City Beach October 8-10 at Frank Brown Park.  This year’s festival will feature FREE wine tastings, celebrity chef exhibitions from local chefs, amazing food from local restaurants, and over 75 retail, antique and art vendors.  Don’t miss a sneak peek at the Emerald Coast Cruizin’ car show!
   
New this year, all of the kids activities are going green!  Diesel powered midway rides have been replace with all environmentally friendly amusements.  Children will love meeting Spongebob Squarepants, who will be available during lunch on Saturday and Sunday. 
   
The music line-up this year is phenomenal: Lorrie Morgan and the Bellamy Brothers on Friday, REO Speedwagon on Saturday, and Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Little River Band on Sunday.  Ticket prices vary by day.  Children are free all days until 4pm, afterwards they will require a $7 kids ticket.  General admission for Friday is $20 and $15 on Saturday.  Sunday has two ticket options - $15 from 12-5pm and $25 for all-day general admission.  One-day VIP passes are available each day for $150, and a one-day VIP pass with a guaranteed meet-and-greet with the band is $250 each day.

Come on down and enjoy everything this exciting festival has to offer!  ResortQuest offers spacious condos and vacation homes in Panama City Beach to suit anyone’s needs.