Gulf Coast Blog
Where to do Yoga on the Beach
Where to do Yoga on the Beach ~ Southern Vacation Rentals For those who resolved to keep up with your fitness this year, we hope you've been successful so far! If you haven't, then that's okay - you have plenty of time left in the year to start. This year, how about incorporating the [...]
Six Summer Vacation Homes We Love
Six Summer Vacation Homes We Love ~ Southern Vacation Rentals It may be January, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning your summer vacation now! In our opinion the sooner you book your spot on the beach, the better. Not to mention, our reservations are heating up for summertime - don't be the [...]
Experience Adventure on Your Spring Break Vacation
Experience Adventure on Your Spring Break Vacation ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Spring break reservations are heating up! For those of you who haven't reserved your spot on the sand, what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on the chance to start 2019 off on the right food. For those who are ahead of [...]
Superbowl Watch Parties With Southern
The Perfect Homes for Superbowl Watch Parties ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Only 23 days left until the Superbowl! One of the most anticipated sports events of the year, the Superbowl brings friends and family together as they cheer on their favorite football teams. Although the competing teams are still undecided, that doesn't mean you have [...]
Join Southern for the 2019 Pensacola Double Bridge Run!
We're Leading the 2019 Pensacola Double Bridge Run! ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the pavement - the 2019 Pensacola Double Bridge Run is right around the corner! Over 3,000 people will flock to Pensacola on February 2nd to run across this beautiful stretch of the Gulf Coast! Also [...]
Why You Should Say “I Do” at the Destin Bay House
Why You Should Say "I Do" at the Destin Bay House in Destin, Florida ~ Southern Vacation Rentals It's no secret that our beaches are one of the best vacation spots around. Did you also know they're a great place to tie the knot? One of our favorite places to say "I do" is at [...]
DIY Travel Cord Kit ~ The Southern Scoop’s DIY of the Month
DIY Travel Cord Kit ~ The Southern Scoop’s DIY of the Month How many times have you gone on vacation and forgotten your charger for your laptop, tablet, or phone, or even your headphones? Or, you've tossed all your cords in your bag before leaving, only to find them a tangled mess upon arrival? [...]
Southern Black Eyed Peas & Blackened Fish ~ The Southern Scoop’s Recipe of the Month
Southern Black-Eyed Peas & Blackened Fish ~ The Southern Scoop's Recipe of the Month We all know the old Southern tradition: the first food eaten on New Year's Day should be black-eyed peas to bring luck and prosperity in the new year. This year, we put our own Southern twist on this classic dish [...]
Don’t Walk – Run to Your New Year’s Resolutions ~ The Southern Scoop’s Area Highlights
Best Gulf Coast Runs in 2019 ~ The Southern Scoop's Area Highlights For most of us, the promise of a new year means we'll finally keep up with our fitness resolutions. If marathons and 5Ks are more your style, then you're in luck, as the Gulf Coast is teeming with options all across Northwest Florida [...]
A Corporate Retreat at Cottages by the Bay
A Corporate Retreat in Destin, Florida's Cottages by the Bay ~ Southern Vacation Rentals As 2018 winds down, you're likely looking to reward your team on all of their hard work over the course of the year. What better way to show appreciation for your team than with a corporate retreat in Destin, Florida? [...]
Gulf Coast Fishing
Best Places to Fish in Destin, Gulf Shores, Pensacola Beach, and More ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Nothing says summer like fishing out on our beautiful blue waters. Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama's beaches are a fisherman's paradise since the waters are teeming with cobia, tuna, marlin, snapper, and more. Scheduling a fishing charter during [...]
Point Central Smart Home Technology
The Business Blog ~ Point Central Smart Home Technology ~ Southern Vacation Rentals Here at Southern, we're all about working smarter. The more efficient our processes, the better! That's why we're investing in Point Central Smart Home Technology. By putting Point Central Smart Home Technology in all of our properties, we're increasing your home's value. [...]
Best Places to Rent a Paddleboard
Best Places to Rent a Paddleboard ~ Southern Vacation Rentals For the adventure traveler, there's nothing like getting out and experiencing the beauty of our areas during spring break. Plentiful sunshine, warm weather, and perfect conditions - what else could you ask for? Paddleboarding is a fun activity that has become so popular across the [...]
Home for the Holidays? We’re “Already There!”
Already There in Destin is Open for Christmas! ~ Southern Vacation Rentals We're already counting down the days until Christmas - 18 days, in fact! The presents are bought and the tree has been trimmed, but there's just one thing left to do: book your Christmas vacation to the beach! Planning such a trip [...]
Where to Enjoy Christmas Dinner on the Beach
Christmas Dinner on the Beach ~ Southern Vacation Rentals With Christmas just 22 days away, we can only imagine that your preparations are in full swing! If you're headed down to the beach for a Christmas getaway, you've probably made all the necessary arrangements - and that includes preparing a Christmas dinner. Did you [...]