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Daily
Photos (05/26/2010)
Every few day,
we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better
way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as
beautiful as ever!
Daily
Photos (05/24/2010)
Every few day,
we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better
way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as
beautiful as ever!
Pelican Beach Resort Completes Extensive Painting Project In Time For Summer
Season!
(05/18/10)
The Pelican Beach Resort & Conference Center has just completed a
comprehensive roof to ground painting of the building exterior which further
enhance the unique architectural presence the resort plays on the Destin
coastline.
"We are extremely
proud of the look and feel that this renovation has to our resort," said
Herb Profitt, General Manager of Pelican Beach Management, Inc. "This
renovation builds upon the resort's premier status as a destination. We've
receiving great reviews from owners and guests and we completed the project
with minimal guest service disruptions." said Profitt.
Destin
Remains Beautiful -
Great Time to Visit!
(05/17/10)
The beaches in Destin and all along the coast of northwest Florida continue
to be
unaffected by the oil spill which occurred off of the Louisiana coast on
April 20, 2010. BP Oil has experience new successes in containing a portion
of the oil flow. Clean-up efforts continue in full force above and below the
surface.
There have been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds of oily effects on
our sugar white beaches and emerald coastal waters. Local and state
officials remain confident the effect of the oil spill, if any at all,
will be minimal - especially if wind and current conditions continue to move
and hold the oil spill further west in the Gulf. Daily clean-up plans have
been devised and crews are poised all along the gulf coast in the unlikely
event any residual effects are found in our area.
We want to remind you that your vacation is important to us! Our revised cancellation policy is your
confidence for a pleasurable vacation experience to the Resorts of Pelican
Beach and Destin!
Destin
Remains Beautiful As
Oil Spill Continues To Stay Well To The West.
(05/14/10)
The beaches in Destin and all along the coast of northwest Florida remain
unaffected by the oil spill which occurred off of the Louisiana coast on
April 20, 2010.
There have been no tar balls, smells or any other kinds of oily effects on
our sugar white beaches and emerald coastal waters. Local and state
officials remain confident the effect of the oil spill, if any at all,
will be minimal - especially if wind and current conditions continue to move
and hold the oil spill further west in the Gulf. Daily clean-up plans have
been devised and crews are poised all along the gulf coast in the unlikely
event any residual effects are found in our area.
Your vacation is important to us! Our revised cancellation policy is your
confidence for a pleasurable vacation experience to the Resorts of Pelican
Beach and Destin!
Daily
Photos (05/10/2010)
Every few day,
we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better
way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as
beautiful as ever!
Oil Spill Continues To Stay Well To The West.
(05/10/10)
National news
is lighting up with updates about leaking oil and the growing slick in the
Gulf of Mexico, and concerns of vacationers with plans in Destin are
growing, even causing the cancelation of some reservations.
This raises
concerns with community officials, including Shane Moody, Destin Area
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.
“Doom and gloom
has not set in on the Destin area,” said Moody. “In fact, the weather is
spectacular, our beaches are clean, the water is clear, the charter boats
are fishing and making great catches … and the restaurants are serving great
seafood.”
As of this
morning,
strong winds have shifted in favor of Florida’s beaches pushing the oil even
further west in the Gulf of Mexico and away from our shores. The forecast
for the balance of this week shows a continuation of these winds with almost
all of the surface oil now west of the spill site which is more than 150
miles from the Destin area.
Because changes come about hourly and 30
days is a long way away, we are asking you to wait before canceling your
vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30
days from today.
Rest assured, we will keep you
informed over the coming days and weeks regarding any changes in
conditions.
To help
our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach Management modified
our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy
We are
advising all guests of Pelican Beach Management to please wait until closer
to your arrival date before cancelling due to the oil spill. If, at that
time, it is necessary for you to cancel your reservation because of eminent
oil landfall in the Destin area, you will not be charged for a late
cancellation. If you are already at Pelican Beach Resort or The Terrace at
the time of landfall, you will be refunded any unused portion of your rent
if you choose to check-out early.
So,
please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have
flexibility if the need arises.
Daily
Photos (05/07/2010)
Every few day,
we will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better
way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as
beautiful as ever!
Oil Spill
Continues To Stay Well To The West. Optimism Is Rising With Containment
Efforts Underway
(05/07/10)
State, county
and city officials continue to
monitor the current situation
in the western Gulf of Mexico
Many guests are calling us and asking about the
oil spill and the conditions of Destin's beaches. As of this update, the oil
spill has not reached or affected our beaches. It is business as usual in
Destin and the beaches and weather are outstanding!
Visitors are
here and are welcome to visit the beach at this time. While both the State
and County officials have issued "Declarations of Emergency" this is simply
a technical formality that will ensure Destin get its fair share of
resources for preventative efforts underway or if the current scenario might
change and bring the oil spill closer to our waters.
Gulf water
quality continues to be good off our shores. Officials with the Florida
Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have indicated they have no
intention of halting commercial and recreational fishing in Florida until
there is evidence that the action is necessary.
With one leak
stopped and the newly constructed cap being positioned today, we are
optimistic that by the end of the weekend, the majority of the oil flow will
be under control. Winds continue to help push the oil further westward away
from the panhandle of Florida and the weather has been great for containment
and treatment of the oil spill in the Gulf.
Jeff Masters, hurricane expert and weather blogger at weatherunderground.com,
says in his latest post that Florida will likely not have to worry about
landfall in the immediate future. He said favorable winds continue through
Sunday when "
the winds will begin increasing and shifting to the southeast. The latest
run of the GFS model shows that this will be a week-long period of southeast
winds, with wind speeds at times reaching 20 - 25 knots. These winds will
threaten to bring oil to a large portion of the Louisiana coast, including
regions of the central Louisiana coast west of the mouth of the Mississippi
River. The Mississippi and Alabama coasts will also be at risk next week,
but the risk to the Florida Panhandle is lower.
Daily
Photos (05/05/2010)
Each day, we
will post photos of daily Gulf conditions on this page. There's no better
way to explain our current conditions and to show our beaches are still as
beautiful as ever!
Keep Your Plans For The Beach!
(05/04/10)
As
Okaloosa County officials monitor the current situation in the western Gulf
of Mexico, the shores along Destin and northwest Florida beaches look
fantastic! The sand is still sugar white and the water is as emerald as
ever. So, if you’re planning on visiting now and throughout the summer,
please keep those plans!
Over the
past 48 hours, the winds have shifted in favor of Florida’s beaches pushing
the oil further west in the Gulf of Mexico and away from our shores. This
will allow more time for containment and treatment by the ever growing fleet
of vessels throughout the gulf waters. State and local officials are
gaining some confidence that preventative measures will be successful.
Because changes come about hourly and 30
days is a long way away, we are asking you to wait before canceling your
vacation, especially those of you who are scheduled to arrive more than 30
days from today.
Rest assured, we will keep you
informed over the coming days and weeks regarding any changes in
conditions.
To help
our guests with their vacation planning, Pelican Beach Management has
modified our cancellation policy regarding this situation:
Gulf of Mexico - Deepwater Horizon Incident Cancellation Policy
We are
advising all guests of Pelican Beach Management to please wait until closer
to your arrival date before cancelling due to the oil spill. If, at that
time, it is necessary for you to cancel your reservation because of eminent
oil landfall in the Destin area, you will not be charged for a late
cancellation. If you are already at Pelican Beach Resort or The Terrace at
the time of landfall, you will be refunded any unused portion of your rent
if you choose to check-out early.
So,
please feel free to make your reservation with confidence knowing you have
flexibility if the need arises.
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