Vissing's Vacations: Rosemary Beach, Florida (The Emerald Coast)

May, 2006

By Donna Vissing, Travel Editor
The Auto Channel.Com

Rosemary Beach shines brightly as one of Florida’s gems.

Situated along the “panhandle” and one of nine beaches comprising “The Emerald Coast”, Rosemary Beach is an interesting blend of small town meets inclusive resort community. This destination inspires families, couples and friends to reconnect, relax and rejuvenate.

Reconnect

Time is a precious commodity we can all lose connection with during our daily lives; quality time with family and quality time for you. After check-in and making your way down the streets to locate your rental accommodations, you will begin to notice the uniqueness that sets this resort community apart from others. The “sounds of silence”; silence from the lack of automobile sounds, will be the first noticeable absence. The best transportation for getting around are riding bicycles and walking. Most destinations on the property can be accessed within five minutes or less, no matter where you are staying.

You will also notice park-like settings scattered throughout the community. “Green space” and parks have been developed throughout the resort to encourage quality time. Rosemary Beach creates opportunities for dad’s to play ball with their sons and daughters, and encourages guests to rest on benches strategically placed around the community, soak up the warm sunshine and read a favorite book that has been on hold far too long.

The green space has also become a favorite setting for weddings. Rosemary Beach works closely with the couple to create the ideal wedding ceremony and reunion for families and friends. Complete with nearby sounds of the ocean and showcasing vivid sunsets, together it is nature’s perfection and design for a romantic destination wedding.

Rosemary Beach provides families, couples and friends the time to reconnect with one another. Take time to sit down and have a leisurely meal together, time to ride bicycles together, sit on the beach and talk, or share a glass of wine at one of the outdoor cafes; the luxury of time to enjoy one other again.

Relax & Rejuvenate

Scattered around the resort community are various ways to enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine. A resort community year-around, there are four swimming pools with three heated, providing water fun for guests to relax and have fun. The swimming pools are just the beginning; with beautiful white, sandy beaches kissing up to the Gulf of Mexico. If relaxing or walking the beach is your idea of a perfect afternoon, you can rent a hammock for the daily rate of $22.00 or bring your own towel and soak up the sound and smell of the ocean at nature’s expense. Feeling a little more adventuresome? There are also kayaking and sailboat activities to entertain and push your physical abilities. Sailboats rent for $50.00 an hour, and kayaks for $25.00 an hour.

Winding throughout Rosemary Beach is a fitness trail and walking tour. Aside from the exercise-value of walking the 2.3 mile trail, it is a great way to see the entire resort community. The trail guides your stroll through luscious Florida landscape, around the beautiful homes, pools, tennis courts, parks and gardens. It is the perfect way to acclimate yourself to every amenity Rosemary Beach offers.

Off the water but still fun in the sun is a full-service Racquet Ball Club. Complete with eight lighted tennis courts, you can rent racquets, take lessons and participate in clinics under the skillful direction of a full-time tennis pro. For more information on fees, lessons and clinic schedules, visit www.rosemarybeach.com

Resort Community – A Great Place to Vacation

Scheduling vacation time in a resort community is becoming a very popular choice. Rosemary Beach management is available to assist you in identifying the right accommodation-style for you and your family. There are considerations as you plan your next vacation at Rosemary Beach, and some are listed below:

1) Rental accommodations are personal property but managed as rental property. The management office is there to assist you with questions, house supply needs, and handle situations and inquiries.

2) Understand your liability for the property BEFORE you sign the contract. 4) If you do encounter problems after you become a rental resident, you should contact the office immediately and be completely forth-coming with details about how the problem started. There are several reasons why this is important.

• If the Management Office knows how the problem originated, determining the solution will save money, time and possible structural investigation, which can add to the financial cost.

• If the Management Office is completely knowledgeable about the facts, the discussion they have with the property owner is more productive and accurate.
Vacationing at Rosemary Beach is having the privacy not found in a hotel setting, the freedom to roam, ride bicycles, take a nature walk, swim, play hard and enjoy private beaches, all without leaving the resort community.

For more information on how to book your next vacation at Rosemary Beach, call toll-free 1-888-855-1551 or email at rentals@rosemarybeach.com. You can also visit their website at www.rosemarybeach.com.

Publisher's Note: Northern Florida is just a one or two day drive away from almost everywhere in the Midwest and East Coast of the U.S. What better way to get there than in your trusty old steed...or you can rent a fuel efficient vehicle from your local car rental company...either way the drive is easy and economical...and you don't have to pack for the airplane (which I hate by the way). Let me know how you enjoyed the Emerald Coast this summer.

Bob Gordon, Co-publisher
bgordon@theautochannel.com