I always read tripsmarter before I go to Destin. Last year we stayed at Sandpiper Cove on Holiday Isle. You get the harbor and the ocean front for a better value than staying in a high rise. We were there in November and alot of the hurricane clean up was done. Also, a very nice resort with pools, golf, tennis and still in the heart of Destin. I hear beach restoration will begin soon and the beach was still beautiful in Nov. Don't forget to use VRBO for your rentals.