re: Destin has turned into a dump

been going to destin for a while every year. we do not go to the harbor area at all except to catch charter boat. we time our entry and exit to avoid as much traffic as possible. destin has gotten worse in my opinion each year. crowded, traffic, etc. but we go on july 4 each year and enjoy it. we stay on 30a sometimes. it is crowded as well. less food and grocery options. the key is getting in and out at the best possible times. we have 5 kids and 13 grands with in laws that go. we beach and play golf. prices have gotten stupid for rentals and golf. no denying that. coming from dfw we stay in mobile and have a great time, usually 2 or 3 days, hit dauphin street and play golf, leave early sat morning to destin. we play golf sat morning leaving, ladies and kids go to the wharf, we drive back to mobile and relax and play golf and head home a couple of days later. we mix in the return by going to jackson and staying at the refuge and playing golf there. the sheraton is good enough for the kids with the pool and lazy river.