The beaches are closed for the time being, so we've had to get creative with ways to pass the time. Just because the beaches are closed doesn't mean we can't get out and see the rest of what our beautiful areas have to offer! Over the next couple of weeks, we're going to be sharing [...]
Have you been holding onto those seashells from your last trip to your favorite condo rental in Destin, Florida, just wondering what to do with them? With a few items you likely have lying around, you can turn those seashells into something special. All you need are seashells, a picture frame, and a hot glue gun, [...]
Social distancing is at the top of everyone's minds right now, including ours! If you're coming to the beach this summer, there are still plenty of ways you can practice social distancing that are easier than you think. Here are some of our favorite ways [...]
It's crabbing season along the Gulf Coast! Blue crab is often used in crab cakes for its sweet flavor; not to mention, it's easily sourced here on the Gulf Coast. Crab cakes are a pretty simple dish: bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, and seasoning make up the base of crab cakes [...]
Sustainability is a huge focus in tourism right now, and it's our commitment at Southern to make it our focus as well. Sustainable tourism is defined as "tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, [...]
Warm weather is finally here! Can you tell how excited we are? We've been dreaming of warm beach weather since the first cold snap in October, and the upcoming forecast sure did not disappoint. The best news? Warm weather is here just in time [...]
Haven't booked your Spring vacation to the Gulf Coast yet? Don't worry, there's still time, but don't let it slip on by! Now that Daylight Savings Time has come and gone, our nights are longer and the weather is warmer - this means great temperatures [...]
Volunteer on Vacation ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Are you looking for ways to volunteer on vacation? "Voluntourism" opportunities are popping up all along the country now, and the Gulf Coast is no exception. Voluntourism allows visitors to give back to a local community they may be visiting on vacation. This includes volunteering at animal refugees, helping clean up our beautiful beaches, or dedicating some time to a local school or non-profit. Since our Southern team is so active in the community through our Southern Cares program and Volunteers in Action, we wanted to give our guests a chance to [...]
What is the Clean Coverlet Program? ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Browsing our Gulf Coast vacation rentals? You may have noticed one specific filter, our Clean Coverlet program. If you're new to the Southern family and haven't stayed with us before, you may be wondering about the Clean Coverlet program. What is it and what does it mean for the property you're staying in? As part of our vacation rental management program, our Clean Coverlet program ensures that each property is replaced with environmentally-friendly bed covers that are changed and laundered with each reservation. This is part of our drive [...]
