It’s an exciting time of year to be vacationing in Destin! There will be plenty of exciting New Year’s Eve events to attend in Destin, and nearby on 30A and Okaloosa Island. In Destin: New Year’s Eve Street Party at Harbor Walk Village There will be two spectacular firework shows, the first at 8 p.m. and the second at midnight, during this street party. Visitors will also enjoy live music throughout the night beginning at 6p.m. and a ball drop at midnight. The Grande Gala at the Emerald Grande Purchase

On December 9, 2015 Huffpost Travel posted an article titled “10 U.S. Places to Travel Before They Get Famous,” and our own Destin, Florida made the list. Those of us who already live here will think, “Of course we made the list.” We know how much fun and excitement there is in Destin, but the rest of the U.S. is just now catching on. Thanks to the growing popularity of vacation rental sites like TripAdvisor and Airbnb that advertise vacation rentals in areas such as Destin, more attention has landed

Five Star Properties Makes Large Linen Donation to Opportunity Place On December 18, 2015 Five Star Properties had the opportunity to make a donation of 1,795 pounds of linens to Opportunity Place. Opportunity Place is a Non-Profit that provides short-term housing for women and families without homes. Single women can are provided housing for 45 days and families can stay for 90 days. The Fort Walton Beach location can house up to 36 people in need and provides families with the resources they need to get back on their feet,

To qualify as a “luxury” vacation rental, the property must have some exceptional features that you won’t find in other rentals. Those who are looking to get more out of their vacation should look into staying in a vacation rental with upscale amenities in a premier location, such as the Gulf Coast. Your vacation will be more than just an escape from regular routine, it’ll be an arrival to your own private paradise. To be sure that the vacation rental you’ve chosen is really “luxury,” look for some of the

At Five Star Beach Properties, we’re all about creating an experience for our guests. It’s unsurprising that we care just as much that our employees have a great experience while they’re working here, too! In our office, we have a dedicated staff that loves to go beyond expectations. Around the holidays you might not expect much at the office, but in the Five Star office the holiday spirit is in full swing! In addition to decorating our front entrance, a few members of the staff have decorated their cubicles, and