U.S. News Travel recently ranked the top 8 beaches in Florida. Destin, Florida ranked 4th on that list. With about 1,200 miles of coastline, Florida is a year-round escape for many on the East Coast. Plus, the diversity of the shores — from family-friendly to party hardy — helps draw a variety of travelers. When making your decision about where to go, you should consider two general rules of Floridian geography: One, the farther south you head, the warmer, more tropical weather you’ll encounter. And two, Gulf Coast water is