Take Time Off by the Ocean

Make summer vacationing easy with a trip to Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa in Destin.

This stay provides all the fun and sun you deserve, without all the tedious calls, lists, and Internet searching that usually accompany vacation planning. So pack up the car, and drive down to Destin, Florida, to check out Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa.

Luxurious Slumber

Silver Shells looks and feels like a big resort. You check in at the lobby downstairs, there's an on-site restaurant, and you can charge everything to your room. But something is unique here. Each condominium at Silver Shells is individually owned. Why should this matter? Because each unit comes fully decorated by its owners, which means no two residences look the same. There are accommodations as small as a studio that will sleep 2 and as large as a penthouse with 4 rooms that sleeps 12. There are more than 100 condos to choose from, and you can view all of them on the Web site.

In addition to this, the folks here can devise an entire trip of activities for you. The staff can arrange golfing, deepsea fishing, and spa services. You'll have access to most watersports from the beach. They will even make reservations for you at the resort's eatery, The Grille at Silver Shells.

Pick Your Season

Of course a vacation this perfect does not come free. Pricing is split into seven seasons. The most expensive time to stay is June 26 through August 6, during the peak of summer. A studio rents for $294 and a two bedroom, two bath goes for $428 a night. Rates drop significantly during other times of the year, especially the winter season (November 1 through February 28), when you can score a two bedroom, two bath spread for $187 a night. Inquire about package deals, discounts, and Web site specials for the best bargain.

JENNIFER MCKENZIE FRAZIER

Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa: 15000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541; toll free 1-877-447-3767 or www.silvershells.com.

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