Why Destin shines: Calm waters, soft sand, and a variety of attractions make Destin one of Florida’s most family-friendly destinations. What to do: Highlights include Crab Island boat days, Henderson ...

We took a tiki boat to Crab Island, a sandbar just off the coast of Destin, Florida. The experience cost $60 a person and lasted three hours. We were able to bring drinks on board. Overall, we had a ...

With the sparkling, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico lapping at 24 miles of white-quartz sands, the Florida Panhandle city of Destin is a longstanding vacation spot for beach lovers of all ages. But ...