- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Destin report if interested
Posted on 6/12/10 at 11:48 am
Posted on 6/12/10 at 11:48 am
Been in San Destin since Wednesday. Other than a pretty serious bunch of algae bloom the region is looking really good. No oil No tar. Went snorkleing at the east jettys and the water was absolutely beautiful and clear. Plenty of fish and other wildlife to view. Hope this lasts but if you are coming enjoy it while you can.
5
Posted on 6/12/10 at 11:54 am to LSU BOUD
I'm going to Destin for a conference on the 27th. Most of my co-workers have cancelled due to "oil". I can't even convince these educated people that Destin is not affected by the spill. Its amazing how the the power of hype can mesmerize people into becoming ignorant lemmings! 
Posted on 6/12/10 at 3:51 pm to Mr. Allman
how's Destin looking for the 4th??
Posted on 6/12/10 at 4:18 pm to bamahata
quote:
how's Destin looking for the 4th??
i'm in panama city and all is clear now but the locals seem to be expecting oil in the next week or so
i cant imagine that destin will be in good shape by the 4th but thats JMO
Posted on 6/12/10 at 7:30 pm to Croacka
You would think that with all the cancellations and stuff you would be able to get a room cheap but so far my wife hasn't found it.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 8:30 pm to LSU BOUD
Destin is completely fine right now. I've been going to the beach for a month, no tar and no smell. I don't know what will happen if the weather changes, but it should be a good bit before it arrives. Also, don't expect to find a cheap room: it seems that everyone moved their vacations up, because it has been pretty packed here.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 8:42 pm to omegaman66
Vrbo. Check availabilty and make an offer.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 11:27 pm to Burlee
vrbo has no discounted offers for the week of july 4th
Posted on 6/13/10 at 3:11 am to hedgehog
not true
i found a house that was $3600 for the week about 2 months ago. it was actually booked when i looked into it
i checked it this past week, it has became available and its $2000 now.
i found a house that was $3600 for the week about 2 months ago. it was actually booked when i looked into it
i checked it this past week, it has became available and its $2000 now.
Posted on 6/13/10 at 5:43 am to hedgehog
they are not necessarily going to advertise a discounted rate. What I am saying is that you can check their calendar and, if they are not booked for the week that you're interested in, you call the owner (or e-mail them) and make an offer. If they don't accept your low ball offer, you say o.k. and move on to the next place. More than likely, though, they will accept it because most owners down they'd rather get your discounted rate than nothing at all.
Posted on 6/13/10 at 12:42 pm to Burlee
i found 2 more places this morning offering discounts.
one was discounted and waiving all cleaning fees
the other was listed as a "deep" discount because of hte oil
one was discounted and waiving all cleaning fees
the other was listed as a "deep" discount because of hte oil
Posted on 6/14/10 at 9:05 am to PinevilleTiger
Just because it's clear right now, doesn't mean it will be in a month. As the oil makes it's way down the coast, why is it ridiculous to think it will eventually hit Destin?
Posted on 6/14/10 at 10:18 am to Bubba Hotep
quote:It will hit Destin within a week or so looking at the projections.
why is it ridiculous to think it will eventually hit Destin?
Posted on 6/14/10 at 10:45 am to Nike1
the projections also had it hitting pensacola with 72 hours and this was nearly 2 weeks ago. As far as I know, it really hasn't hit pensacola (very hard at least) - the winds and currents could shift any day and this stuff could stay away from destin for awhile.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 11:37 am to Burlee
The projections are about as accurate as Hurricanne forcasts..........after you get about 48 hrs. out, they are for planning purposes only.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 12:07 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
Exactly. So if I have a vacation planned in a month for Destin and I don't know, or won't know, for several weeks if the water and the beaches are going to be covered in oil, then I'm bailing.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 12:10 pm to Bubba Hotep
quote:
then I'm bailing.
To each their own.........I'm leaving for Destin on Saturday afternoon........wish me luck!
Posted on 6/14/10 at 12:46 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
Just got back from MiraMar Beach and had a great time. Algae was horrible but it is time of the year so it is expected. I wouldnt make any plans to cancel any trip there anytime soon.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 4:32 pm to Meezy
it's kind of ridiculous to try to make a reservation anywhere. who knows where the oil will be at a given time?
if you can get a garunteed cancellation refund it would be an incentive to book something.
if you can get a garunteed cancellation refund it would be an incentive to book something.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 8:20 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
quote:
To each their own.........I'm leaving for Destin on Saturday afternoon........wish me luck!
just booked july3rd-10th
for nearly 60% off.
gonna take our chances. there is a pool on site if not and hopefully they can prevent the oil from getting into the bay and crab island
Page 1 of 4
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News