I love Destin! It was blissful, peaceful, and calm. It was just the two of us...just the way I like it.
We decided long before the engagement that Destin would be our honeymoon destination. So, the first week of our engagement, we made our reservations at Henderson Park Inn. We left early Sunday morning after the wedding and arrived in Destin just after 6 p.m.. The trip was great and I actually did enjoy spending 10 hours in the car with my new husband.
Picture courtesy of a Florida State Trooper!
The Henderson Park Inn is, to say the least, full service. Lowell would joke that the only thing they didn't do was carry us to the room. When we arrived, we were given a "tour". It included where to find the movies should we care to watch one, the board games (we chose scramble--my sweet husband is not a speller), the full service coffee bar-all you even have to do there is stick the cup under the tap and push a button, the beach towels, and the refrigerator stocked 24 hours a day with soda, water, and candy bars. Oh dear, the candy bars. I thought Lowell would come home addicted to Twix bars. Then it was on to the room where we found a tray on the bed with a rose, a bottle of wine with two glasses and chocolate. At this point, I am pretty sure that we have indeed found heaven on earth.
Main House
For the rest of that wonderful week, our schedule went something like this...
**Note there are no times because we didn't care what time it was**
Wake up
Breakfast at the main house
Bike ride along the coast
Lowell gets a Twix Bar
Beach
Pick up our lunch in the main house Take it back to the beach
Lowell gets a Twix bar Bubble Bath
Get ready for dinner
Leave and go wherever we want
Evening stroll on the beach
Lowell gets a Twix Bar
The view from our balcony
Beach Bums
On Friday, we took a little road trip along beautiful scenic route 30 to Seaside. For Jim Carey fans out there, that is where "The Truman Show" was filmed. It is a quaint little seaside community about 30 miles from Destin. It consists of these precious, brightly colored beach houses, art shops, boutiques, and a town square lined with little aluminum trailers selling anything from hot dogs to cupcakes. 
Just a little piece of Seaside Realty
Before we knew it our honeymoon week had come to an end. We were sad to leave that beautiful place, but we took with us precious memories. We will be back...soon!
The Hard Rock Cafe at Destin Commons
My Sand Art
My treasures
If you look closely, you will see my almost perfect sand dollar. I took a wave to the face, but it is a rare and beautiful find!
Thank you, my love, for a fabulous and unforgettable honeymoon!
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