it’s been a few years since we took a real family vacation griswald-style. so we decided it was high time we loaded up and trekked halfway across the country. along the highways and backroads. through the swamps of louisiana and over the rivers of mississippi.
this was the summer of the JUNKCATION.
we all piled in amongst the myriad of suitcases, flip-flops, auto bingo, sunscreen (have i mentioned we are a FAIR-SKINNED family?), & road maps…wheels down. eastbound. east to destin, florida. where the sand is white, the sun is bright, and the water is amazingly crystal clear.
our good friends over at destin getaways hooked us up with some beachfront digs that made us feel like royalty and of course, NORMAL people would probably have made it to destin in the approximately 10 hours it SHOULD take to get there, but for our griswald style family, it took us a SOLID 2 days.
let’s start at the beginning of our journey…
we fell in love all over again with louisiana (actually we did louisiana adventures on the way TO destin and on the way HOME …more about the trip home in the next blog)…
home of fairy tale-esque cypress trees, creole food, and abita strawberry beer.
back on the road again, we left no welcome center unturned. and never passed up a photo op at every state sign…and then, finally…
hellloooooo florida!
andddddd….by the time we arrived at our beach house haven 2 days later there was no sun left in the sunshine state….just the light of the moon. which was actually pretty dang perfect.
it was magical as it reflected off of the ocean…(and ummmm…yeah. sorry just an iphone pic here…i was roadweary.)
we woke up to this view from the steps of our porch…helloooo powdery sand beaches, clear waters, and waves crashing into shore…helloooo beautiful beach umbrellas and turquoise waters. hellloooo salty life.
let the beach junkcation begin!!!!
we hit the beach like gnarly surfers ready to catch a wave. like duuuudeeeeee…. like we were rad.
ok, so maybe we aren’t surfers or even very good boogie boarders for the most part…but we can build a DANG fine sandcastle (hello drip sandcastles) and THIS view was just steps from our beach house extraordinaire….
so we did a whole lot of this…
seriously y’all…JUST STEPS off of our PORCH…
the essential JG infuser…water with watermelon & lime…
and JG ‘keep the stars in your eyes’ sweatshirt bag…
and then on day 2…sunburned and coated in aloe vera, we decided to venture past the paradise of our beach house…and to do what fair skinned people do at the beach.
they eat at pompano joes…
annnddddd then they go bowling at uncle buck’s FISHBOWL…
and then, we hit the beach again at dusk just in time to catch more waves and the gorgeous sunsets…
of course…when in destin…this HAD to happen.
because well, because we’re totally hip like that. helloooooo 1992!!!! airbrush in tha houseeeee!!!! we’re bringin’ in BACKKKKK!!!!!
from this porch we watched waves crashing, the sun rising and setting, dolphins jumping in the surf, baby sea turtles getting ready to hatch, a wedding proposal, and 2 weddings.
and on the last day, destin getaways hooked us up (yet again)…with some fam beach shots by the amazing romona robbins…
yes, dad and t-smitty wore their cowboy hats (and in dad’s case, boots and jeans) on the beach. you can take the boy outta the country….
and with jen and john of destin getaways…
to whom we owe this awesome jUNKCATION! and lee…you are the apple of my eye! 😉
so with salt on our lips and sand in our souls, we bid farewell to our little haven on the beach…we ate our weight in seafood and soaked up all that florida sun… but alas, it was time to head west…west to texas. but not before another stop in louisiana…but that my land-locked friends, is another blog.
in the meantime, check out our JUNKCaTion pinboard for some salty inspiration!
everybody say amen and pass the pina colada!!
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My favorite thing about a beach vacay is soaking up the sun and time with family! And of course all the stops at the antique stores on the way to the beach! I completely forgot how GORGEOUS the water was in Destin! Looks like a fabulous trip!
Wellll.. my fam and I have never been on beach vacation, so a first experiance and memories would be Great!!
It is as simple as Zac Brown puts it. I got my arse in the water, toes in the sand not a care in the world with a cold PBR in hand. Life is good today. Life is good today. My fav beach vacay!
Corona, Hawaiian Tropic suntan oil and the smell of aloe vera mixed with Noxema as a sunburn soother 😉
Love the time with my granddaughters, they love to play in the waves and the sand. Building memories as a family!
I love falling asleep to the sound of waves!
I love the sound of the water and I love when I come back from the beach and you still find sand in everything you own. It always make me smile 😉
Waking up to coffee while staring at the waves.
Actually, I’ve never had a beach vaca, so this would be my first. Thank you for the opportunity!!!
I love the beach and living in the middle of Missouri, don’t see it that much. It’s so peaceful, beautiful and amazing. Beautiful sunsets, sunrises and lots of relaxing and enjoying. I would love to vacation in Destin!!
Bringing home seashells!!!! Love putting them in mason jars!!!
Our favorite part of a beach vaca is the sunset.
I love everything about the beach. I love the sunsets, sunrises, the salty air, and just all the sun and relaxation that you can soak up.
Miss the beach soooooo much!!!need a getaway bad! Love the smell of the air, the sunsets and most of all the fresh seafood- we don’t get in Texas!
My favorite vacation is a BEACH Vacation!
I love the salty sea air, the sand between my toes, the sound of the ocean is medicine for my soul!!!
My family’s favorite part of a beach vaca is staying on the beach all day then going back to what ever hotel we are staying at and jumping in the pool.
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is just soaking up the sun and playing in the sand with my kids.
Nothing beats watching the waves roll in and forgetting all about the hustle and bustle of home.
My favorite thing about a Beach vacay is the tranquil sounds of the waves, the warmth of the sun, the simplicity of beach life leaves lots of time to really just be with my family!
I just love the relaxed atmosphere of the beach.
Great place to kick back and enjoy life!
Love the beach, water, sand, sounds, salt and the smell of SUNSCREEN!!!!!
My favorite thing about a Beach vacation is just being with my family and escaping reality for a week. and a tan does not hurt either!
The sand in my toes, waves at my feet and a great book in my hand!
BEACHCOMBING!!! I’m a shell seeker and they miss me all the way up here in Detroit, Michigan. :((
Favorite part about a beach vacation has to be the magic of the salty air that relaxes everyone, makes smiles bigger & love stronger. The sand sneaks in to your possessions to come home and give you little reminders later of that relaxing time 🙂 And who doesn’t love a little wild beach hair!
The joyous sound of the ocean waves almost like time standing still as you sit with family in arms celebrating God’s wonder and family time.
The beach right before bed, and first thing in the morning.
I love being a beach bum!!
The first time I ever went to the beach, I made a promise to start a business renting those great canvas beach chairs and retire on the Beach.
Believe in Miracles!!!!!!! I witness one everyday
My husband brings his guitar and we get to sit around, drink coffee and listen to him play!
Relaxing on the beach and listening to the waves
The best thing about the beach is twatching the sunsets. It juist melts all your cares away!
I love a beach vacay because you don’t have to keep a schedule. It is a play and relax day in the salty air. No where in particular to go; singing margaritaville and celebrating that last jigger of salt.
I love everything about the beach, but my favorites are sunrise, sound of the ocean, and salty air! Never been to Destin, but would love to go! <3
I’ve never really had a beach vacation, but I imagine the sound of the ocean searching for sea shells would be my favorite parts.
It’s gotta be the relaxing sound of the ocean & the sand between your toes!
Most of my beach experience has been on lake michigan- but I have to say that the sunsets over the water, going to sleep to the sound of the waves, and waking up to that same sound are experiences that I treasure and would love to have again – on any beach!
My favorite thing about being at the beach is putting up an umbrella (or finding a shady palm tree) to take a nap under while the sound of the waves rocks me to sleep!
Gathering tons of seashells with the intent of hauling them all home but they never end up making it in the suitcase. Plus the constant smell of salt in the air….
Making memories with my family – that’s what it’s really all about 🙂
i love how care free my boys act when we are at the beach
best things about a beach vacation…
“your hair gets lighter, your skin gets darker, water gets warmer, drinks get colder,music gets louder, nights get longer, LIFE GETS BETTER!”
My favorite thing is, without a doubt, the soothing sound of the waves!!! From there, I could go on and on, but you asked for our fav thing!
Watching my daughter’s face light up at the sights and sounds of the ocean.
I love being with family, and making memories. It’s not everyday you can escape the reality of the 8-5 and just focus on family.
My favorite thing is getting up at the early dawn to walk the beach hunting for shells and hopefully catching the dolphins having a morning feeding!!!
My favorite thing about is turning off the electronics and turning on life!!! The smell of sunscreen and suntan lotion, boiled shrimp and beer and the dogs and kids all enjoying the beach with the wild eyed wonder of Christmas time. Amen to beach babes and surfer boys!!!
I do the white sandy beachs… but the best part is when we get to go my husband is home with me an our daughter the whole time. An we LOVE family time 🙂 or at least I do!
The sound of the waves, can never get enough of it!
My Favorite thing about a beach vacation is the sand between my toes and the smell of the surf blowing in in the morning. Its just like no other smell
My favorite thing is laying on the beach with my eyes closed, listening to the waves. It’s my chance to de-stress and mentally check out for awhile!
Sand,-Sun and Fun!!! Relaxing and enjoying the view!!!
Toes in the sand, book in hand and the sound of the waves crashing around you. And not being land locked in Oklahoma!
My favorite thing about the beach is how wonderful of a get away it is! Able to forget about stress and daily struggles of life and live freely for a little while. Sun in your hair, toes in the sand and listening to the waves! Pure Bliss!!
My favorite thing would just to be away from life and RELAX to the sound and smell of the waves!! Seeing the dolphins would be pretty amazing too!
My parents always took us to Corpus and South Paddre for family vacations. I have such great memories of those vacations. I enjoyed doing the same thing with my own children. My older daughter is such a beach lover, she had a beach wedding! Destin has been on my vacation bucket list for years!
I love closing my eyes while soaking in the sun, and hearing all the sounds of the beach. The giggles of children, the waves, the gulls, the radios in the distance. Beach vacas are just the best way to relax!
My favorite thing is sitting in the sand, feeling the warm ocean air blow through my hair and hearing the laughter of the little ones playing in the sand and chasing the waves.
The warmth of the sandy shore and the sound of the soothing waves are so relaxing… I just know I was meant to live on the beach! I love the relaxed lifestyle of being on the beach!
The beach swallows up all the racing thoughts, the stress, the busyness of life and demands you just breath and relax-and it’s ok and it’s allowed!
I love everything about the beach!! The sound, the smell, the feel of the sand between my toes ! Beautiful sunsets ! Collecting shells-hence the name rock_hunter!! And the time spent with family and friends most of all!! And the water and the wildlife…….
my Favorite part of the beach is the sand between my toes, how i miss you oh oh oh. And Donuts from the Donut hole in Destin, FL my family and i havent been back in 7 years. Would love to feel the sand between our toes again. xoxo #KeepJunkinOn
What’s not to love. The waves, the sand and the water. A piece of heaven!
My favorite part of a beach vacay is being able to enjoy the relaxing sounds of the waves while spending time with my family. 🙂
Soo sad to say I have never been on a beach vaca! I am willing to learn how to enjoy my “toes in the water a** in the sand”. A little R and R with with husband and 4 kids would be amazing!
Forgetting everything but the sounds, smells, and tastes at the beach!
Love Everything about the beach!!!! Just sitting there with my toes in the sand soaking up the sun…does a body good. Relaxation in a very stressful world. No cares, flip flops and tons of family memories! WE Love Destin and 30A….the best beaches EVER…i have no need to travel outside of the USA with these beautiful beaches!!! i try to find every excuse to go there each year…winning a vacation would be the perfect excuse!!!! My hubby couldn’t say no to that! 🙂
I can’t imagine what it would be like! The only time I’ve truly spent at the beach has been an hour or two at Padre or Galveston, but I’ve always dreamed of going on a beach vacation! I would love to see blue water!
I absolutely adore the beach, especially on vacation! My favorite thing is how relaxed and small I feel at the beach with my bare toes in the sand. I’ve always thought if I could hear God’s voice it would sound like the ocean.
…beach vacay…NO timeframes…NO watch…NO clocks! …wake when u want, beach when u want, eat when u want, sleep when u want…Island Time!
Love collecting shells, playing in the sand and fresh seafood dinners!
Seeing the fun of the sun and beach through my eyes eyes!
Sorry – through my kids eyes
I love waking up to the sound of ocean waves!
I haven’t been in years but I think waking up early in the morning for a walk on the beach before anyone is really out but what I think I love the most is spending relaxed time with my family.
My favorite thing is the sound of the waves!
falling asleep on the beach as I listen to the waves pound on the shore.
Love laying on the beach soaking up the sun with the sand between my toes! Dreaming of being a beach babe for a couple days!
I love laying out with my girls with a cold beer in one hand and a good book in the other.
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is relaxation & rejuvenation! There’s just something about sun, sand, and surf that totally puts me in a relaxed state and helps me recharge. I’ve been a teacher for 18 years and as much as I love my kids—there’s no place I’d rather be than the beach…
I love listening to the sounds nature when at the beach. There’s nothing more soothing!
Love the sand between my toes and watching the sun set. My family loves teasing me about sharks and going too far in the water and seeing me freak out like a weirdo mom. Really, it could be a shark. Love the local eateries and fun shops. Please pick us! Cant wait for new season tonight.
I love the salty air, wild & free hair, and complete relaxation
I love watching the sun set over the ocean horizon!
The feeling I get when I am on the beach, is one that gives me a whole sense of myself. It is an embrace unlike any other. The toes meeting the sand and digging in , the beach opening it’s arms to take me in, to give me peace. The sound of the waves transport me to another place and time. The shells that I find are treasures that I truly feel were put there just for me to find. The seagulls are a sign that you have arrived and you must breathe it all in. I always think…..sigh.. how I would rather be on the beach than do laundry….take me away!
I’m not on Facebook, but I’ll comment here anyway. I’ve only been to beaches here in Texas, and granted, they are nice, but I’d love to see whiter sands and bluer water!! I’m “destined” to go to Destin!!!
My favorite thing about the beach is the “wave therapy”!! Nothing better than waking up to that wonderful sound of waves crashing! I also lovemaking the beach looking for treasures, you never know what junky goodness you might find!!! 🙂
I love relaxing on the beach soaking up the sun!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is EVERYTHING! I love the salty air, crashing waves, the sand between my toes, etc.! It renews my gypsy soul!
The bowling alley was just so neat and unusual. My family would probably want to spend the whole vaca there. Me I am a chilling on the beach kind of gal.
The sound of the waves, sunset/rise, the grin on my daughters face each time she jumps a wave and how my soul is at home near water. amen.
Everything is better at the beach but my fav is the sound of the water when you are watching the sun come up.
My favorite thing about a BEACH vacay would be enjoying some cooler weather. I live in the desert and it is warm, not warm, HOT, 111 degrees today. I would love to have the opportunity to enjoy some cooler weather with my family and friends!
The best thing about a beach vavation is plaing with my kiddos in the waves and sand.
My favorite part of a beach vacay is how the weight of the world seems to magically lift from my shoulders. Life takes on a slower, more simple pace as soon as my feet hit the sand. Laughter is deeper, smiles are warmer, family time is at its sweetest….
What’s not to love. I love the beach, sand between my toes. Long walks with my love. Sunrise, sunsets, ocean air, seashells, ocean glass, the happy folks who are so blessed to be there enjoying it all with people they love. Taking lots of photos of all that beauty god has blessed us with.
The beach is my happy place! I even decorated my Kindergarten classroom with a beach theme. We live in Houston so we go to the Texas coast, but I would love to take our kids to see the beautiful blue water and white sand in Destin. We love to look for shells, play in the waves, and take long walks at sunrise/sunset.
Hi Junk Gypsies!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is going on 4th of July! There is nothing better than sitting in the sand… drinking a beer and watching the fireworks reflect off the ocean! Man I miss the beach! Take me back to the wonderful white sand Gypsy friends!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation are the sunsets over the water! Really, is there anything more beautiful?
My favorite thing is…everything! The fun you get to have with your family, the sounds, smells, and view. Exploring the beach, looking for shells and all kinds of treasures. I would love love looove this vacation for my fiancé, Daniel and our daughter, Genavieve and I. Daniel has never been on a true vacation nor seen the ocean! Neither has Genavieve but she is only 3. 🙂 I love you ladies and love what you do! Keep up the amazing work. God bless.
Turquoise water is Dreamy!
I love to see my daughter flitting and dancing on the beach. She just can’t help herself. As soon as her feet hit the sand, she’s in heaven. It has always been her happy place!! 🙂
We’ve never been to Destin, for financial reasons, but would LOVE to go!
I love the sound of the waves! And it is fun walking in the sand and just being somewhere totally different from home (the Texas prairie). And I would definitely have to inhale as much seafood as possible!
I want to have ice cream from the ice cream raft (floating business)
like in your pictures..
My favorite part of a beach vacation is feeling the sand in your toes and the salt on your skin! There’s nothing like it.
My favorite is watching my son who is in a wheelchair be free when he is in the water and on the beach! We love to collect shells
Um ya that would be * love walking, def not lovemaking!!! Whoops!!!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is sitting on the beach and just listening to the waves, feeling the breeze, and people watching, along with walking the beach. The beach is so peaceful!!
There is nothing more beautiful than the white sandy beaches. TAKE ME THERE!
Ilove the free feeling I feel at the beach.Simple things like the wind blowing through my hair,salty kisses,nose peels from being kissed by the sun,the smile on my child’s face,and last but not least….The love of Hammocks;-)
The sand between my toes & a drink in my hand of course!!!! 🙂 That is what I love about beach VACAYS!!!
From sunrises to sunsets, there’s little more glorious than the reflection over the vast blue sea. Pretty awe-inspiring to see the Master’s work of art!!
My favorite thing about the a beach vacay (that’s the only kind to take) but the best part is being with my family. My girls are growing up so fast, I cherish these memories we make every year…
My favorite thing about a beach getaway is relaxing family time and fresh seafood!
The clear water, light breezes, and serenity. Maybe read a book or just close my mind to the mind.
Letting our 17 month old play in the beautiful water and sand for the first time, and to let my husband enjoy a nice beach vacation
best part of a beach getaway/vacay is 2 fold – family time and RELAXATION!
I love the ability to sit and do nothing but run my toes in the sand while the kids run around me, splashing in the waves!! Vacay is pure family time.
My favorite part of the beach is my family! My 14 yr old daughter reminded me a few days ago that we had not spent time at the beach as a family in a few yrs and that she missed it.
I love the sound of the waves, the breeze in your hair, and the freedom that you feel while there. A]
The best part about a beach vacation in particular–there’s no timeline. Just beachtime.And snacktime. That’s it! Ahhh, I can hear the waves now…
I think a beach vacay sounds heavenly! I’ve not been on a beach vacay, but from your pictures I think my favorite things are the sky and water! Beautiful!!
My grandpa passed away on my college graduation beach trip celebration. I loved that man more than anything and remembered walking out to the beach that night and looking up at the beautiful sky full of the brightest stars and talking to him and God. I always feel him, but nothing like I do at the beach. He is a US Navy WWII veteran so I think that is very fitting.
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is….. Nothing, absolutely nothing can compare with the smell of salt in the air, white beaches, blue/green water, blue sky and the gulf breeze . Just another peace of Gods handiwork.
Love family time on a beach vacation
The sand, the ocean, the stars, everything! What’s not to like about the beach!!!!! The ocean is my favorite place in the whole wide world!
I have never been but would love to get to experience doing nothing but sitting on the beach reading a book and getting a tan.
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is just being able to slow down and enjoy the beach with my family. Life gets so hectic and it’s nice to take a deep breathe and just l
Watch the waves roll in!
The thing I love the most about the beach is being able to create amazing memories with my family and friends. The sand between my toes and collecting seashells for awesome art projects is always a plus too.
I have actually never been to the beach.This would be the first for me and my daughter,Fingers crossed 😉
The calming effect of listening to the water come in and swoosh back out. Nothing else like a beach vacay!!
The anticipation of dipping your toes in the sand and being as sun burned as hell with not a care in the world for the moment
Seeing how excited my son gets when he gets to see all the random sea life .
Waking up to the sounds and smell of the ocean. Along with enjoying family time.
Laying on a float whiling away the time with a cold drink in hand, and people watching. Ahhhhhhhh
Soaking in the sun and listening to the waves is so calming. Never have been to Destin only to Texas beaches. Would love it!
I’ve never been to Destin, but many friends extol it’s virtues. What I love about the beach is that life slows down, much like it does in the country…..nothing but the caw of seagulls, the sound of the undulating waves, the giggles of children splashing in the water. Ice cold beer, sweet tea and pounds of shrimp and oysters, just to name a few. I love the Texas coast, though it’s much maligned for not being crystal clear, but it would be nice to look across the Gulf from the opposite side, looking TOWARD our beloved state!
The sand, sun, and how everyone doesn’t have a care in the world. The TV is off, the cellphone is stuck in a bag somewhere and you just don’t care because you are there with loved ones and you are actually living and savoring every moment!
Sand in my toes…
The sunset glow…
Takin’ it slow.
Enjoying the beauty of the beach….The saying is that there isn’t anything that salt water can’t cure – whether it is in the form of sweat, tears, or the surf. Bring on the beach cure!
Relaxation. It pretty much means everything. Thats what I like about beach vacations. Rekax, soak the sun, and boy I sure need some of that.
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is getting up early and taking the kids to hunt for sand dollars on the shoreline. We collect large, small, microscopic and partial bits and fill apothecary jars and mason jars with the dates and destination of our trips. Oh and coconut shrimp ; )
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is the smell of the sweet salt air, the beautiful blue waters and the clam sound of the waves hitting the beach.
I love the lazy days on the beach just watching my kids splash in the waves and making sandcastles! I love being with my famy making memories along the way and of course all the picture taking! Beach vacations make the picture moments so bitter sweet! I love my toes in the sand and of course waking up extra early to search for the beautiful shells along the sand! I love the beach!
I have never really had the opportunity to take a beach vacation since I was a child but someday would love to. I want to take a beach vacation where you could swim in clear water, watch and swim with the dolphins, enjoy the sunshine during the day and listen to the waves at night. Sounds so soothing and calming. Would love that kind of vacation.
My favorite part about a beach vacation is the calm and relaxation of laying by the ocean. I love that when you go to the beach you are away from your phone, internet, tv, and all other distractions. Nobody to answer to, just time to enjoy the company and the waves! Oh yeah, and a cocktail or two! 🙂
Well, if you think a beach is a beach that’s not really true. Destin beaches are one of a kind. What you get with all that sugary sand, salty air and relaxation are a lifetime of memories to take home (along with all that extra sand in your shoes). There’s also good ‘junkin’ in Destin. Although, I can make a good junkin’ trip out of any vacation 🙂 Gotta run set my DVR for the JG marathon!! Destin Rocks!!
The best part of being at the beach is watching my kids play in the sand and water together, asking numberless questions, holding my husband’s hand and being thankful for all the little blessings they remind me I have each and every day.
The sand. I love the sand. It is so multifunctional !! It functions as a pedicure, rubbing away dead skin on your feet. It warms and relaxes you as you walk or lay on it. Who needs a sleep number bed when sand is available; it conforms to you as you lay on it. It provides for hours of fun building sand castles. Best of all it provides memories… when you come home and are unpacking and find small grains in your suitcase; you smile and think back to the beach.
I need some sand in my life !!
My fave thing about the beach is spending quality time with my husband and kids….all at the same time. Playing in the sun, sand and waves all day with the kids and relaxing with hubby after kids go to bed! 😉
My favorite thing about a beach vacation would be watching my littles dig their toes in the sand for the very first time!!
We go on 1 family vacation a year. The choice is always hands down “THE BEACH” It’s the most relaxing place on earth. Salt Water, Sand sticking to everything & always a breeze blowing from the Gulf!! Wish us Luck…
We love everything about a beach vaca… from the sunrise to the sunsets and everything in between. The white sand and clear blue salty water. Ahhh…. it truly is heaven on earth.
Haven’t ever been on a real beach vacay so I can only dream about the beautiful sand and clear water. Looks amazing!
Time to unwind, breath & soak up the r & r ! Listening to the waves and seagulls ! Don’t forget the shell picking ! Every sea shell is amazing to me !
Love playing with my kids and digging my toes in the sand!
Laying on the beach and relaxing with no phone!!!
My favorite thing about the beach would be hard to narrow down to one thing! The beach has and will always be my most favorite get-away!! It’s always been a huge part of my family growing up, we were at the beach more often than not! To be able to sit in the sand and stare out across the big beautiful ocean into the sunset, is the most relaxing thing in the world in my opinion. The sound of the waves, the feel of the sand against your skin, and the colors of the sky at dusk reflecting across the water is paradise; a place where all problems are taken away at sea.
Relaxin with the family, searchin for seashells and walkin on the beach!
The best thing a about a beach vacation is being able to wake up, throw on a suit and relax in the sun with a cold drink!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is the absolute abandon and freedom in your soul. It’s the ULTIMATE getaway and stress reliever. I feel so close to God there. I would love to win, my sweet husband has never felt the sand on his feet. Thank you JGs!!
My favorite part if being at the beach is gazing out and seeing water as far as the eye can see . It makes me feel like the possibilities in life are endless!
where do I start .I love the beach .i long for the beach .it calls my name if only in my dreams.I have tried to get back for about 5 years now ,but was taking care of my mother .bout 3 years ago I had my bags packed, in the car ,gased up and ready to head south ,when my mother had a stroke .I ended up in the hospital with her for 10 days .this was the 2nd time this happened as I was backing out of the drive to head to the beach. my mom passed way that week. I have never seen the beach since then. I would take care of my mother all over again, but wouild so love to see the beach again .I pull up live stream beach everyday on my computer just to watch the ppl and look @ the waves. I have it as my screen saver .my firends go and bring me back shells ,sand and sometimes evn water .so I can just smell it. I long for it .just to sit @ the edge of the water and sy ,awwwwww .I made it .
my favorite thing about a beach vacation is seeing the pure excitement on my daughters face, and knowing it’s going to be a wonderful time with my family.
Salt water taffy and kayaking in Morro Bay, CA were my favorite as a kid. Now it’s sipping a fruity drink next to my wonderful husband, watching our toes wiggle in the sand and listening to the saves lap the shore
What’s not to love about the beach? ❤️ ☀️
The last journey I went on was a road trip with my mom and best friend to come down and experience the wonderment of all that Junk Gypsy is. We road tripped from Chicago to Round Top for the Spring ’13 junk gypsy prom, to shop until our hearts were content, and of course to meet you. You didn’t disappoint. It was a magical week in my life. Now my mom and I are on a different journey. We found out my dad has a stage IV brain tumor recently. We spend our days helping him fight the fight, and take breaks to watch you on GAC (it gives us something to be excited about, and a sense of normal). I really want to be able to go on a vacation with my parents while my dad is still feeling “ok”…as “ok” as he will ever be again. Your pictures are….well, picturesque and I can see us on that beach. It would mean the world to win this trip.
I was born in Memphis, TN and from the time I was 5 until I graduated High School Destin was our summer vacation. I loved every minute of it. I was a beach kid, my dream was to live in Floriday one day (I made it to Tampa when I was 27, not the same as Destin). My favorite memory is of walking the beach at night with my dad with a flashlight and little net, catching all the little fish and squid…I love Destin!,
The sound of the waves, the seagulls, the laughter.
The smell of salty ocean air and coppertone.
The sand between my toes.
The blue sky dipping into the blue ocean.
The feeling of being so small and so close to God at the same time.
The beach is a spritual thang!!
my favorite thing about a beach vacay or any vacay is being with family and seeing the smiles on their faces when they experience something new or visit a new place for the first time!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is the constant sea breeze in my hair…
Growing up in Florida and now living in Texas, the beach to me, is home!
There’s just something about sand and saltwater that makes everything better. Long days in the sun followed by evenings walking the shoreline will soothe anyones soul. When hunting for shells becomes just like hunting for treasure you know you are in the right place.
After seeing all of yalls beautiful pictures from your vacation I have started looking at that very spot as a possible wedding destination 🙂 I’m hoping to be one of those couples someone sees getting married out there.
So I’d have to say that my favorite thing about the beach is the hope that I will be able to say “I Do” to my mister with sand between my toes and salt on my lips 🙂
Thanks for sharing your vacation with us and inspiring us all to embrace our families and enjoy gods wonders.
My favorite thing about the beach is the salt between your toes, a tropical drink in hand while admiring gods beautiful artwork all around!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is that I live no where near a beach . It is an absolute treat to be able to go to the coast. I’ve only been to the Pacific Ocean, but loved every minute of it.
My favorite part about a beachin vacay is wakin up in the morning without a worry in the world. Sippin coffee with the spray from the waves in the air. Lettin your hair air dry with a nice sunny glow on your face! 🙂
My husband is a truck driver – drove for 7 years in Iraq as a contractor. Now he is in the oil fields of West Texas driving truck. Currently we see each other 2 or 3 times a year ;( — so I dont care where the beach is, I’d just love to be somewhere together with my husband.
favorite thing about a beach vacation is drink service while laying on the beach.
I love sitting in a beach chair with the waves washing over my feet while I’m reading a book! Love sand & waves!
I just love digging my toes in the sand and playing in the surf. I become a little kid all over again. Then I go hunting for the best seashells and squeal with delight when I find something pretty. Finally, back to the water for some more fun in the waves.
My favorite thing about a beach is everything!!! The sun, the sand, the salt, the wind and the waves. It’s my favorite place to be!!!! Florida beaches are gorgeous, but I love my Texas beaches too!!!!
My favorite thing about a beachy vacation is the sun and the sand just the relaxation you get from hearing the waves crash on the shore and getting to see the excitement on my kids faces. Best thing ever!. Love it!!!
My family used to take vacation every year in Nags Head. It was the best time hanging out and catching up with everyone!!! Would love to win this!!! fingers crossed!!! 🙂
Breathing the salty air, feeling the warm sand between you toes, hearing the waves crash, seeing paradise, and tasting all the great seafood; these are just a few of the wonderful things you can only experience at the beach. Morning, afternoon, evening, or night all are better at the beach.
Our favorite thing about the beach… no agenda…just hanging out, having fun, getting a little saltwater in our soul and soaking up the sun.
Toes in the water. …bottom in the sand!
Love the beach ! But I’ve been disabled for 5years so my husband and I couldn’t go he always had to keep working . But now he had a stroke this February and is home now . He drove a semi truck for 25 years . The stroke blinded him in one eye and left pinhole vision in the right eye . We are thank full he wasn’t hurt worse than he is . It would be great for him to see the gulf again before he looses the rest of his vision . We’ve been married 26 years , and never had the time to send together until now . It would just be great to set on the beach listening to the waves together .
My fave thing about a beach vacation is that everyone is wearing flip flops, casual clothes, the sun is shining , the ocean is beautiful and the food is great!! Love relaxing with the family!!
I love the water born under the water sign but I live in the desert!
Because of Love & Marriage the desert is where I stay-love to put my toes in the water ass in the sand!
The beach, the waves, the relaxation! Ahhh! And of course, the wonderful memories of my family that I will cherish forever.
Leaving behind the fast pace of life…..making memories to last a lifetime with family……sun…blue water….sandcastles….bubbles…..boogie boards…..sunsets…….I love EVERYTHING! 🙂
My favorite part of the beach is the sand between my toes the wind blowing in my hair…kids building sandcastles…and playing some beach volleyball. Would love to take my kids and husband on a beach vacation before my oldest daughter graduates next year and goes off to college.
No cell phone…no work…just sun, waves, sand castles, surfing, family, Jimmy on the radio and lots and lots of food!
Best thing about their site is ease of use from the mobile phone! Us Junkers are always on the move and live by the mobile site….even planning a getaway!
I have never been able to experience a beach vacation. I have always dreamed of traveling down South and this would be the perfect opportunity. I’m from a small town in Illinois, so it would be such an awesome opportunity to take a trip down to Florida. Also, I have a passion for thrifting and junk. It would be a dream come true to take road trip down South while finding some junk!
Searching for seaglass and treasures!
Nothing beats a tropical drink in a tropical place! Salt in the water and salt on my rim!
The beach is my favorite place in the world!! Spending the day playing in the sand and ocean with my two boys and husband! The smell and listening to the waves! The seafood is always excellent!!!
My Favorite thing about the beach is how I get back to my “center” there. With my soon to be hubby by my side, my beautiful daughter in sight, sand in my toes and a tasty cocktail in hand, I leave all of my worries back home in Missouri and just focus on all of my blessings and happiness. I have time to concentrate on where my path is taking me (without doubt a path less traveled – I’m a free spirit), and also time to focus on nothing but one of nature’s most beautiful songs… the waves. So what is my favorite part of the beach? Well, everything.
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is the sound of the waves and all the birds and animals that are so different from what we see here in Nebraska.
The breeze off the ocean.
Getting away from the fast pace of work and everyday life. Being able to enjoy the sunshine, surf and the breeze hitting your face. Making Special Memories with your family and friends. Being able to see the smile on your grandson’s face when you take him fishing at the beach. Road Trip is always a great time to start memories no matter where you go just being together is what makes the time the greatest.
My favorite things! Relaxing , ( when I can) beach waves, family, friends and JUNK GYPSIES!!! My husband doesn’t say “it’s Thursday ” anymore. He says it’s gypsieday! Absolutely love the show and u gals! Thanks for all u do to make this world better!
I love the relaxing sound of the waves and laid back atmosphere!
I love just sitting and breathing in the ocean air…..so rare for me lately. I miss it greatly! Thanks for always rockin’, ladies! 🙂
I would hope to make brand new memories with my family of four. We haven’t had it in our budget for any type of family vaca. My seven year old begs constantly for us to take her to paradise. I hope to make her dreams come true one day. She’s an amazing little girl who has come a long way from her parents being told she may never speak and diagnosed
I love the food and sunsets at the beach!
The sound of the waves crashing against the beach on a beautiful morning watching the sunrise while having a cup of my favorite coffee!
I’ve never had an actual beach vacation, though I have been to the beach. The sound of the waves the smell of the ocean would be heavenly to wake up to I’m sure. After spending nearly a year remodeling our house….a vacation would be FANTASTIC!!!
The made memories are my favorite thing about a beach vacation. Some of my most favorite childhood memories were made on the white sands of destin. I’d love to take my boys to make some salty memories of their own!
The best thing about a beach get away to Destin would be a wonderful
Opportunity to get some much needed rest and rejuvenation as a caregiver to a special needs adult child!!! I am worn out and would luv ❤️❤️❤️❤️ This get away!!!
Love my toes in the sand and the breeze in my hair…..the smell of salt air, aaaaaahhhhhhh
What I love most about the beach is the natural beauty, making memories with people you love . And sunset bonfires!! Ps…I love that y’all drove! Who needs a plane?!
My favorite part of a beach vacay is leaving the windows or sliders open in order to wake and fall asleep to the soothing sound of water lapping the shore. Destin is a gorgeous spot! The white sand beaches and water that is an indescribable blue-green that I don’t think one can find in a crayon box!!
I’m a member of the fair-haired family too so I love sitting under an umbrella and reading! So peaceful!
I love going back to the beach in the evening after we’ve had a too-big dinner! It’s been a while since we have gone with the whole family, but I look forward to when we can do it again 🙂
I love the sound of the waves when you go to sleep at night and then again when you wake up… and realize your still there.
The BEST thing about a beach vacation is family time, down time , and good times!!!
I love doing nothing, but watching/listening to the waves and eating seafood!
Sun, sand, and seafood!!
I just love Florida and the crystal sand beaches there! Miss palm trees! My husband and I haven’t been away for anytime alone together in over 8 years! Would love LOVE to get away to this beautiful” Destin”ation! Thank you for this change!!!
My fav part of a beach vacay is absolutely everything!!!!!! From the sound of the waves to those late night moonlit strolls on the beach!!!!
taking in the beach ocean sand. Beautiful sunsets. Laid back relaxing with family. Local shopping, restaurants. Just the break from everyday hustle and bustle! Relaxation!!!
I have never been to the beach to see the ocean or that part of the country. I would love to spend time relaxing on the beach with a good book and enjoying the ocean breeze.
The feeling I get in my soul….
Being unplugged with my husband and babies. Growing up on the west coast we have been missing the ocean like mad since moving to Texas three years ago. Even our youngest is named after my favorite beach on the Central Coast of California.
Oh my goodness I LOVE every single thing about the beach. The sun, the sand, the beautiful water, the wonderful restaurants. We always vacation in Gulf Shores, AL. I have always wanted to visit Destin. My 44th birthday is July 29th, what a wonderful bday it would be to win a trip to Destin!
I love the wind on my face and the feel of the sun on my skin makes me really happy 🙂
I love the feeling of freedom you get at the beach. Not a care in the world. Just being happy to be alive and live in the good ol USA!!!
Fun, sun, family, food and relaxation!
My favorite part of a beach vacation is the laid back atmosphere, being able to wear your swimsuit all day and not worrying about makeup. Watching the amazing wild dolphins jumping through the waves and most importantly being with my favorite people in the whole wide world. Being from Dallas and East Texas I find all of that on the Emerald Coast and am thankful that it’s not too long of a trip to get there, about 12 hours. I even love being cooped up in the car with my hubby and kids! Life is grand especially if you get the opportunity to escape every once in a while. Much love to your family, hope to get to visit one day soon!
The beach is an awesome change of pace from the cornfields of Nebraska. The few times I have been made it hard to come back.
My top ten favs about the beach:
10. Seafood isnt square or frozen
9. Dolphins swimming in the wake of a boat
8. Sandcastle build off with my kids
7. Night lighting the sand to look for crabs
6. Boogie boarding
5. Sand is nature’s best pedicure
4. Feeling the sand between my toes
3. Fishing
2. Family time
1. That little moment of peace when you close your eyes and listen to the tide roll in as you feel the sun setting at night.
My husband and I spend our every waking moment creating our dream ranch and caring for our animals. We never took a honeymoon but our first and only vacation together was two days at the beach. A Florida beach vacation in Destin would be romantic, relaxing and exhilarating all at the same time!
My favorite stress reliever is the beach. Being at the beach melts stress away like nowhere else! It’s aromatherapy, soothing white noise, massage therapy constantly without end! Can’t be stressed in the presence of the vastness of the ocean, that’s for sure
The best part of a beach vacay is just like the song says, “Got my toes in the water, tush in the sand, not a worry in the world, ice cold beer in my hand, life is good today…..!!!
I adore the beach!!! It is the most relaxing and the most peaceful place to spend time with family! We live in a tiny town north of Dallas TX, and don’t get to the beach often, but when we do it is the most awesome time ever!
The best thing about a beach vacay is the feeling you get when your toes sink in the sand , the warm sun is on your face and the sound of the ocean breeze in your ears….coastal life…pure heaven!
Family, friends, sun & sand!
Toes in the water, ass in the sand!
My only beach vacay was my honeymoon! it was 18 yrs ago and we said we’d go back in five. Haven’t got there yet:( I love the Water (I’m a pisces) and the fact there is no tellin time. You’re out at sunup and there till sunset!
My favorite thing about the beach is the way the waves seem to take away all the stress of everyday life. Not to get into any details, my husband and I could definitely benefit from a beach vacay with all life has thrown at us this year alone! Nothing beats sand on my toes and a sunburn on my nose!!
Love reading on the beach listening to the waves!
The ocean is my sanctuary. I can go there in my gypsy rags, talk to God, drink wine, read a good book, meditate, pray, lay in the sand like a turtle, splash in the water like a whale. Life is gypsylicious! ; )
I love to see all Gods beautiful creations, that can only be seen on the beach!
Seashell hunting!!!
I love the relaxation with family and friends; water, sand and a cold beer in my hand!
All the activities. Paddle boarding… WIN! and i am pretty sure i could learn to Golf there!
Toes in the water and “$$s” in the sand 🙂 Not a worry in the world..
Wine just tastes better on the beach!!
What isn’t to love about the beach….water, sand, waves, sunsets, shells, seafood, sun….would be thrilled to hit the beach, it’s been awhile!! ☀️
My husband and I lived close to Destin, and we did murals and faux finishes on homes in the area. The only problem is we were always working, and as you know, it isn’t the same as vacationing. We haven’t had a real vacation in over ten years. It would be totally awesome to take a “junkcation”. Wish we had know you were going there, we could have sent you to some really cool places to junk while you were there. Well, here’s hopin’ we get some sand between our tootsies soon.
I love the cool ocean breezes!
Seashells, shark teeth, sand, sun, waves, salty air, just about everything. I love waking up and falling asleep to the sea. Thanks for the opportunity Junk Gypsies!!
The best part of a Destin vacation is that beautiful clear water! Oh, and that perfectly white sand!
My favorite thing about Destin is the beautiful white sand. You just can’t beat it. I also love junkin while I’m Destin. I have found many treasures while hitting the local goodwills and thrift stores down there.
Totally in need of a nice BaBymOoN between kiddo 1 and kiddo 2! Destin would just be an UH-maZiNg perk because we could meet up with our Navy buddy and his wife while their stationed in FL!!
Sitting by a campfire on the beach at night and watching the sunrise in the morning with my loved ones!
Hanging out on the white sandy beaches with a pina colada! After the brutal winter and 140 year record breaking rain here in Minnesota we really need a vacation away from the blood sucking mosquitoes! Hanging out on the beach sounds mighty grand!
Best thing about the beach?? Cold drinks, warm sand, brisk breezes.
I love EVERYTHING about beach vacation! Sand between my toes (and everywhere else), ocean breezes, early morning walks to be reminded of the beauty of creation and the infinity of the Creator, people watching and spending time just totally doing nothing!
I love to leave the swampy muddy waters of Louisiana (which I love dearly!), and the cayenne pepper behind for a trip to the salty air, sand in my shoes beaches of the Gulf! My favorite things about the beach are the sound of the waves, and the sunsets!!
My favorite things about a beach vacation is being able to spend time with family and friends in a lazy carefree way. Sitting at the beach, watching the sunrise and sunsets, the smell of the ocean. …. Just having fun!
I love the ocean because my soul feels quiet and at east.
Watching the big ole blue put out the wonderfully magnificent orange ball in the evenings.
Good times with family and friends.
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is spending time
With my husband and daughter. My husband works out of town a lot
and my daughter had to move out of state because her husband is
In the Marines. A vacay at the beach would give us some much needed quality time together:)))
We go up to the beach here on Lake erie but we have not yet had a chance to take our kids to the ocean! I think what we do like best about the beach is that there is no rushing! You go there just to enjoy it and to be together!
When I think of the beach, I imagine the sand on my toes, the roar of the ocean and butter drippin’ off fresh shrimp! There is nothing better than relaxing on the beach with family, friends and of course, a book! Pure happiness!
My favorite thing about the beach is relaxing!! The sunsets, sound of the waves, and the sand beneath your toes is pretty nice too!
My favorite thing about a beach Vacation is to bring the entire family and just relax and reconnect!!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is spending quality time with my family in the most beautiful, breathtaking place in the world. The beach has this feeling as soon as you’re feet touch the sand, it just makes everything ok. For that moment in time you can relax and have fun with the ones you love. The beach is the resting place for my bother who passed away a few weeks ago, it was his favorite place to be. Our family just loves the beach and we would love to take a long overdue vacation!
Because there is nothing like toes in the water, and not a worry in the world. Just enjoy being with family 🙂
Waves, wine and boiled shrimp!!!
I like crab hunting with the kids, eating my weight in fresh fish and key lime martinis.
I love the fresh air and searching for sea shells early in the morning.
Being on the beach, next to the ocean if very centering for me. The sound of the waves, the feel of the air makes me feel connected and like myself again. So nice to let go and be lulled by the sea!
The FOOD! Seafood by the coast is aLwaYS beTteR!
My favorite part of a beach vacay is the way it speaks to my soul. Love it all.
I love the Surenity and the sound of the waves , the simplicity of being barefoot in the sand and most of all the peace that it brings to your soul!
Drinking an ice cold Coke and staring at the ocean. Zen time.
My fav thing about beach vacation is family time and the sound of the waves.
Hearing the waves crash, smelling the salty air. Walking on the beach at sunset. Waking up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean. The best part is being on the beach with my little famly!
Waking up and knowing that all I have to do – is nothing! Juts read, or swim, or eat, or just set.
Waking up early enough to be the first on the beach and picking up seashells that have washed up during the night. You never know what you might find that early! The peacefulness and the feel of your toes in the sand as you walk along the water’s edge, the water lapping at your ankles.
I love just sitting under the tent with my kindle listening to the waves crash up on the shore. Looking up and seeing the sun hitting the water and the porpoise swimming by.. From 9am to dusk, it’s all about relaxation! Of course, being with the family is an added benefit, lol!!
The beach always puts me at peace. The waves, salty air and sand in my toes make me feel so happy. I feel free when I am there. I love the sunsets and building sand castles which make me feel like a kid again. Ahhh the beach. I need a date with you soon.
We go to a lake in lake Charles to swim we havnt been to a real beach. I have seen pictures and I have showed them to my kids and one day we hope to get to go.. we love tgis show and yalls family is amazing….
My favorite activity would have to be fishing and just soaking up the sun rays! Hearing the children play outside and only the moon telling them when to come home!
There is nothing I love more than hearing my kids giggle while racing back to shore before the water gets them from the waves while swimming.
I don’t know what it is with the ocean and beaches but by the time you get back home your body has reconnected with your soul. It gives you the feeling that you have been washed clean again. I truly love the peacefulness and purity of it all. Like a quote from the movie Hope Floats, you get out there and blow the stink off of you…lol Love you girls. <3
I find anytime spent at the beach is like a vacation. It feels like a feast for all the senses. The sights, sky water sand and wide open space. The sounds, gulls waves wind. The smell and taste of salt and seaweed in the air. It all fills me until I feel I will burst. So beautiful.
I love the beach. I have been to Rome , and Venice, in Italy, Paris, France, Barcelona, Spain, no comparison of their beach to FL beaches, and to Ukraine. My son and daughter in law love to travel, but I am happiest when I am at the beach, on the beautiful white sand, with a good book, lots of water, and beautiful ocean.
I love the sound of the waves and seagulls. It’s so relaxing. But I also love swimming in the waves. My 9 yr old has never been to a beach and he’s dying to go! I cant wait to see his face & hear his laughter while playing in the waves! I would live by a beach if I could!
Oh I’m so bummed:( I don’t have Facebook. I had to cancel my beach vacation this year since I lost my job so this would’ve been wonderful. Good luck to everyone else though 🙂
Feeling my toes in the sand, listening to the waves, and spending time with my family!! LOVE the beach!!
I love a day at the beach with a book, a nap and a cool tropical drink. I love the sunset at the beach with a cool tropical drink.
But I love the 1st morning in anticipation of this perfect day when you first open the door and smell the salt air and hear the waves roll. I don’t like saying good bye to the site and sounds of the beach. So as all good junkers, we must stop along the way home and console ourselves with any cool junky the better town, rest stop and whatever we fancy all the way home. Am I right?
Being able to see forever out into the ocean until it seems the world is just going to drop off and the sound of crashing waves is the most relaxing feeling . Everytime I am at the beach I am always singing the song by Kenny Chesney…”No shoes, no shirt, no problems”…wellll, I AM ON VACATION!!!!
Going to sleep T the beach, waking up to the sound of the waves and eating food on the porch of the beach
“Toes in the water ass in the sand, a cold beer in my hand.”
The absolute, bone-deep feeling of coming home. As soon as I see the beach and smell the salt air I feel like I’ve come home. Must be the Pices in me!
Love the beachy environment – with lots of cute shops.
I love the fresh seafood, early morning walks on the beach to find shells, the sound of the waves, but most of all, I like being a complete bum. I always take a book (10 when I didn’t have kiddos to watch!) and love to bake in the sun and read. It’s just sooooo relaxing and peaceful!
absolutely everything!!! the feeling of total peace when you step onto the beach…feeling of sand in between your toes, the smell of the salt water and hearing the ocean waves!!!
I love seeing the sun come up on the ocean horizon!
Walking in the early morning looking for the treasures
the surf has left during the night! Listening to the sounds
of the tide over the tiny sea shells! It’s my favorite
place on earth!
I love, love, love lounging on the beach and most of all, watching my boys enjoy the sand and waves!
I grew up going to Padre Island, and cutting class in high school to go to the beach. So, what I love about a beach vacation is what I loved back then – the sense of fun, freedom, and adventure; sun and gulf breezes, sand and salt water. It’s a reminder if being young and having fun. Time on a beach is always time well-spent. 😉
My favorite thing about a beach trip is spending time together as a family without all the everyday distractions! Destin is on our bucket list!!
Love sitting with my chair on the water edge and letting the waves hit my feet in the sand 🙂
Flashback……. Rock me gently, rock me slowly, take it easy don’t you know, that I have never been loved like this before……. Best beach song with my much younger then beach babe!!! Never too old to walk hand in hand on the beach at sunset…….. Love it
I have several favorites….sunrises, sunsets, the smell of the ocean on the air, but most of all my husband and I love spending time with our teenage children while they still like spending time with us 🙂
Favorite thing about a beach vacation is the beauty of relaxing in the sun and sand. Breathing in the crisp air while refreshing in the cool waters.
I’m in landlocked Arkansas and have only been to the ocean 3 times. The last time was with my kiddos and it was the best. I loved sitting in the edge of the water watching the boys play in the surf, gather shells, and catch sand crabs. I just wish the hubs could have taken off long enough to go with us. 🙁
My favorite thing is hunting for the little sand crabs with the kiddos in the evenings! 😉
I LOVE a beach vacation to soak up the sun,listen to the waves crashing, beautiful sunsets and MOST of all watching my grandbabies play in the ocean and making sandcastles!!
I absolutely love getting to see my family that loves in Ft. Walton Beach!
My favorite part of the beach vacation is beach hair, tan lines, and being with my family.
I would love to be able to get away to relax and enjoy those beautiful white sands. My family loves seafood and we would really enjoy that too!
I love just relaxing!! My husband and I have been married two years and have yet to have a honeymoon! Would love to have it at the beach!
Fav thing about a beach vacay is having no schedule or watched time…do what you want, when you want, where you want and how you want!!
I’ve never been on a beach vacation, but I’m openly willing to take one for the team and go for it.!
Thanks y’all!
Never been on a beach vacation, don’t have those in Oklahoma LOL. Did get to stop at the beach while in south Texas for a funeral once. For a land locked girl from the plains it was all amazing! Seeing dolphins free in the sea was breath taking. Loved feeling the sand between my toes and hunting sea shells for souvenirs. There just wasn’t enough time in the day for us to take it all in.
Thank you for sharing your vacation with us, the photo’s are beautiful!
Relaxing with my hubby would be the best. Never been to a real beach–just in my dreams!!
The beach is so peaceful to me & would make the perfect getaway! 🙂
The best part of a beach vacation is being with my family! My 3 children have never seen the ocean before. It would be great to take them.
Love the beach, the sun, sand, salt air and spending time with family
Some of the greatest things about a beach vacation is the smell of the ocean, the salt on your skin, and the fresh seafood. BUT probably the best thing about it is being able to log off all work email and calls while making priceless memories with family and friends. With a two month old our newly expanded family would thoroughly enjoy a relaxing vacay.
There is nothing better than relaxing on the beach and letting all your cares and worries drift out to sea! Somehow everything from sweet tea to watermelon just tastes better when you’re there. This would be the perfect vacation away with my sweet family!
My favorite thing about the beach is just how relaxing it is. However, my favorite thing to do is spend any vacation with my family! I have never been to Destin, but it looks very beautiful.
So relaxing at the beach, the waves, the sand. there is nothing I don’t like about the beach.
Leaving the windows open at night and listening to the waves hit the beach would be heaven. Being from Minnesota it is just heaven to see the ocean!
The best thing about the beach is, well everything! The water, the wave, sand, walks every morning before dawn, peace, contentment and relaxation.
Thank you for the best give away, I wish everyone luck.
My favorite thing would be relaxing with my loved ones, soaking up the magnificent wonders God has so beautifully made. Being at the beach just makes you all the more thankful for everything He has created and the life you’ve been given, no matter how hectic or stressful it can be. It would be a blessing to be able to spend some time there.
It’s amazing how healing the sand and salt air can be. From the sounds relaxing you , to the salty sand exfoliating your cares away. It’s one of Mother Natures most wonderful gifts to this Earth!
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is the smell in the air! There is nothing more pleasing than the smell of the ocean, suntan lotion, bonfires, and food! Would love to go and soak it all in!
I love the sound of the waves & being together with my family.
I love love the beach! One of my favorite places to be. The toes in the sand, salt air, sunny sun, slow pace, freedom!!! I used to live in Ft Walton Beach when I was 19-20 for a year (23 years ago). I would love to spend a few nights in Destin!!!
The best part of a beach vacation for me is getting up early and walking the beach with my two kids, gathering seashells and whatever else along the way! Unfortunately it has been a couple years;(.
I may favorite thing about a beach vacation are the bonfires, the sunsets and the sound of the waves.
Love being off the farm, letting the stress just melt right off. Seeing the kids swim out and back keeping up with their sw team training without the pool! Can never take a swimmer out of the water. Smores and cool breezes.
Spending time with the family. Building sand castles.
Please take us back to our favorite place where we shared our first vacation together 31 years ago, we loved it there so much fun but we haven’t been there since life happens… would love to hear the ocean and walk on the beach and enjoy great fun and food, so here’s hoping we can go enjoy a few days in Destin and enjoy it like we did 31 years ago
I love evenings on the beach in front of a fire pit listening to the waves!
The beautiful sunrise and sun sets and relaxing on the beach. Can’t get enough of that..
There is nothing like being at the beach. I have always loved the beach since I was a kid and seeing my own kids enjoy playing in the water really takes me back to that time of when I didn’t have a care in the world and all I had to do was play. I have those wonderful memories and I make new ones every time I go to the beach.
To name one favorite thing about the beach is hard because there are so many wonderful things. I married my best friend on the beach so that in itself makes it so special and it was on a Destin, FL beach! I do love finding seashells with our kids and making our own souvenirs.
every.cotton.pickin’.thing! ♥ would love to share the sun, sand and water with my 3 year old gypsy lass ☼
The best part of a week on a beach is walking the beach on a moonlit night. Flashlights when you want to catch some fun critters, and turn them off to enjoy the moon and sound of the waves. Destin is the best place for this! Miss it there…thanks for all the great pics to remind us of our time there many years ago.
♥ every.cotton.pickin’.thing ♥ would love to share the sun, sand & water with my 3 year old gypsy lass ☼
I grew up on the Gulf Coast of Texas and have been land locked too many years in Oklahoma. The breezes and slowing down to a near total stop are the best parts of a beach vacation. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
Love the white sand, blue water, ocean sounds, and little sun burnt faces with sunglasses lines!
My favorite part about a beach vacay is being able to relax and spend time getting to know my family again. My husband is gone often and school and friends keep the kids busy. The beach always brings us all back together!
I love listening to the waves…walking along the water…sunrise..sunset…full moons over the water…fresh seafood..sunscreen, big sunglasses,, hats and ponytails…what’s not to love about a beach vacation?!
The sun on my shoulders, sand in my toes and smiles on my kids faces!
My favorite part of summer vacation is getting my toes in the sand,, fill my eyes with sunshine and fill my sould with magical wandering experiences.
I like the each BC for a single mom with a tent and a few bucks three kids can have the time of their lives!
I love the beach sunsets!
I think my favorite thing about a beach vacation would have to be ? enjoying life the simple way, sitting on the beach and watching mother nature s handiwork. enjoy sharing and making memories with my husband , daughters, and grandbabies. Life is short and you need to take the time to have a junkcation once in your life. like Jimmy Buffett says it’s Five O” Clock some where and its time to put you butt in a chair and feet in the sand.
My favorite part about the beach is getting to put my hair in a bun, throw on the old swimsuit and enjoy my day hanging out with my AMAZING FAMILY!!! I love the beach and all of the activities that come along with it…eating grandmas homemade ice cream, building sand castles and jumping waves, and antiquing at the Strand in Galveston. Great memories are made at the beach…memories that last a lifetime!!
the best thing about a beach vacation is the smell of the beach it is so refreshing and relaxing, being by the ocean is my favorite thing ever it seems like I have always felt that way I remember when I was a kid and I would lie in bed and close my eyes and pretend that the sound of the highway was waves. being able to really hear the waves and touch the water and the sand is just awesome, I love nature.
I absolutely love Desitin! I have been going there since I was a child. To me Destini is the Caribbeaan in the South!! Ha! With this said–my favorite thing about a beach vacation is family time at 730p–no matter what–the family meets outside on the balcony to watch the sunset–we drink wine, dance, laugh and watch the beautiful sun set over the ocean–AMAZING and BLESSED to witness it in the evenings while on VC!!!
My fave thing about the beach is the salt air and the fresh breeze across my face. Feeling my hair blowing about is utterly relaxing, and watching my little ones running back and forth splashing in the waves, with sandy toes and rosy cheeks. It’s such a amazing feeling and place to go.
I love the ocean most of all. My husband and I believe it is so magical! When you see the water, hear the waves, smell the sea air, and feel your toes in the sand, your jobs just melt off of you!!! Ahhhh
Getting my toes in the water and sand, not a worry in the world with my family hand in hand 🙂
My favorite thing about the beach vacation is the “island time” feeling that it gives our family. Cares just seem to melt away and the beauty of the moment takes over! We’ve had one in Port Aransas and it’s all we talk about! We’re overdue for some “island time” I’m a Texas woman through and through, native to the God given state, but oh those Florida beaches……….. Thanks for such a wonderful opportunity to win such an awesome blessing!!!
Just love soaking up the sunshine,feeling the sand between my toes, lolling around in the surf. The beach is the best open air Spa there is. Totally rejuvenating and healing.
We love EVERYTHING about the beach! It’s therapy, it’s medicine, it’s making the best memories your family will never forget!
being with family at the BeaCh…what could make for better MemOries…just getting there is half the fUn…sun,sand,food,waves…it brings out the KiD in all of us….yup, I have just about decided…hEavEn is a beAcH!!!!!!!
I was a fish in another LIfe, Momo.
what’s NOT to luv — sand, sun, , those waves — and the smell, to die for!!!!!
I have never been to the beach or had a beach vacation. But riding a horse in the ocean with my husband is on my bucket list. 🙂 We have not had a chance to take our honeymoon yet, though we have been married 5 years Valentine’s day. However, he is an amazing supportive man and every day is a honeymoon with him. 🙂 Seeing photos of the beach makes me happy. So glad your family had a great time! God bless you all….love your show. 🙂
Glad ya’ll got to take some time off! The soul needs sea salt!
Smell of the sticky, salty air. Not feeling guilty about sitting around. Pink shoulders, frizzy hair and not minding getting sand in places I didn’t know existed
I feel close to God on the beach and just looking at the ocean and wanting to be able to swim to the bottom of it and see what’s down there. I’m thinking there is some good JUNK down there!
I love the beach and it looks like they have pools at some locations! My daughter will be back from Afghanistan at the end of the year and this would be a great place to spend time with her to reunite!
Beach vacays are all about soaking up the sun and sand with the ones you love, fruity drinks in hand, and the sense of relaxation from watching the waves roll in!
I’ve never been to Destin, but I love sun,sand, and surf! Especially when I am with my family!
Being from West Texas where the dirt blows with the slightest breeze… The ocean breeze is so special. I love to sit in the sand and look through the stack of fun magazines that I’ve neglected at home!
Love the chance yo make memories lasting a lifetime with my grandchildren
I would sleep better than ever listening to the waves of the ocean! My happiest memories were at the ocean, the only time my kids and I were all together. Now they are grown with families of their own. I would love to have a family vacation with us all together again.
I love the beach! . I would love to take my grandkids there for a family vacation! All those sweet little feet in the sun! Sounds like so much fun!
Love you Junk Gypsy gals~
I love the realization that , at the deepest level, we are all there for the same reason, no matter our race, religion, or whether we live on the north side of the tracks, or the south. Whether we are there to surf, sail, dig, drink, or just to contemplate life, at the deepest leel we are all there to connect with the ocean, the sound of the water…nature. It fills our soul. Thats why we are there It that moment, we are all equal.
I love waking up and being able to walk straight to the ocean. I love hearing the waves crash as I lay in the sand soaking up the sun. I love finishing my day with a run or Stand up paddle boarding.
I love spending 8 hours a day in a chair on that beautiful white sandy beach!
I love the smell of the sea, the sound of the waves, the ocean critters you find, the ocean critters you eat, beach kid laughter, the creole seasoning in the air, and lazy laid back carefree days full of daydreams and sunshine. Amen. Hallelooooyerr.
My favorite things about a beach vacation is the smell of salt water all around along with the smell of old time sun block. Of course, I also love fresh seafood!
Being from Montana, our summers are short and the winter is brutal! A little r & r on a beach would be hypnotic! Pick me and my family would be forever mesmerized! Love your show and website!
I love everything bout the beach….mostly how I feel so much closer to my Momma at the ocean, it was her happy place too. ♥
I love everything! THe smell, the breeze, the sound of the water, the kids playing, the sand on my feet…relaxing with no phone!
Kids are grown
And moved away
We’re way over-due
For a beach vacay!!
Please pick me!!! We haven’t been to Destin in ages!!!!
Make my day!!
I love the smell of the oceans, the people from who knows where that you meet, I love a good steak, tex-mex, but I also love anything that comes out of the sea, and I also like to fish. Looking at another part of God’s creation is eye candy, since I live among mesquites, cows, etc. something different is always good. Fishing on the coast is really a good experience for anyone, young or old.
Just sitting on the white sand beach and listening to the waves and reading a good book.
Love vacationing in Cabo. Waking up early to fish with the hubby and then dine on the beach with our feet in the sand. Fresh fish, fresh margaritas, fruit cups, and elotes! Love beach vacations!
My favorite thing is waking up at the same time as the sun does and fall in love with a good books again!
Fave thing about a BEACH vacay: Walking on the beach – wet sand between my toes, cool water on my feet, salty breeze in my hair!
Destin looks so pretty and the bowling alley would be so fun for the kids. I am from Wisconsin and recently moved to Texas and just love it. I sure would like to take the kids to the beach and just relax from all the hustle and bussle.
My favorite thing is the fresh ocean air and the sunsets. I would like to add memories with my husband as he has never seen the ocean before!
EVERY vacation is a breach vacation for this Rebel Roxie!!!!! Toes in the sand, cold beverage and a new junking opportunity are my favorite things!!!! <3
EVERY vacation is a beach vacation for this Rebel Roxie!!!! Toes in the sand, a cold beverage and a new junking opportunity are my favorite things!!! <3
First of all, I love your family picture on the beach. I love that your dad still had his jeans and boots on.
Secondly, I love everything about a beach vacation: hearing the waves crash, the salty air on my skin, my toes in the sand while the tide is out, playing in the water, an umbrella drink in the sand. The beach is where I am most relaxed!
My favorite thing about the beach…. I love the peacefulness that it gives. I love the calmness that it brings to my soul. I love to sit on the beach and be amazed at what my God created! That is what I like about the beach!
It’s so relaxing and calming!!!! Being with kids 24/7 the beach just seems to calm the chaos:) memories and a break from the busy of every day! Beach please!!!
My favorite things about the beach are the sounds of the waves and the thoughts that anything is possible as long as your dreams are as wide-opened as the horizon. It is always great quality hand-holding, sand-walking, shell finding time with my son. Best days ever…
I love the smell of the ocean and the way a day relaxing at the beach calms your soul! Ahhh beach life!
No worries and EASY l-i-v-i-n’ when at the beach… Music up, toes in the sand, cooking out, and relaxing with family and friends. There’s nothing I don’t love about a good beach vacay! So glad you guys had fun!!!
Our favorite thing about beach vacay would be watching the joy on my kids faces when they discover the beautiful things the ocean has such as sea shells, shark teeth, and marine life. Time seams to slow down when you are on the beach. It is nice to enjoy the little things that so easily get taken advantage of in day to day life.
I love the beach because the love of my life loves the beach.
She stayed with her Gma a lot during her early years . Gma lived in Pt O ‘ Conner Texas . My DW was as free as a bird there. Walked to the beach barefoot every day (5 years old) stopping to talk to friends and gather shells. Yes I said 5 years old. A much safer and simpler time. I take her to POC as often as I can , just to see the smile on her face .,She tells me the closer we get the better she can smell that salt water and little by little she thinks back to the time of her life. Good memories.
The car ride vacations with my family to Florida are some of my best childhood memories. I remember my mom getting my sister and I these invisible ink activity books to keep us from bickering and her threatening us with turning the car around! One time we had an infestation of ants because of all the snacks in the car! Good times, good times.
Whats not to like about the beach, it is God in all his Glory. The wind, the sounds, the smells, the taste of fresh seafood and tropical drinks, toes in the sand, seagull poop in your hair (that happened to me),life slows down and we seem to take time to take it all in. My bags are packed and I’m ready to go. Have a blessed vacation.
Relaxing with a good book and a good drink
The sun, sand and beautiful water, which make for such a relaxing time-can’t be beat. One does not have a care in the world-walking and finding shells, etc. At the beach is my favorite place in the world! Haven’t been able to get there in a while. Crescent City, CA (northern CA) has the most fabulous beaches.
I still used the warmth of the sun and the sound of the waves from a vacation in Pensacola when I meditate and that trip was so many years ago I am not even going to say……
My fave beach vacay is to just sit and watch our little family. Never thought I’d marry the new neighbor kid I met in 2nd grade and became BFFs with right away. Stayed that way until we were 19, when it took him a year to make a move. 11yrs later we’ve been married for 7yrs and have a 3yo daughter and 11mo old daughter. We also are homeowners of a house dead center In the middle of the 2 homes we grew up in. Were 3 houses from y parents and 4 from his parents old hous (who only live 2 blocks away now). I enjoy those simple thoughts while playing in the sun, sea & sand!
I love every second of a beach vacation y’all! But my favorite part is the big ‘ol grin on my munchkins face as the waves crash in and the sun hits her pretty little face!! Destin beaches are the best!!
The beach is pure peace from sunrise to sunset. It is my favorite place to relax and soak up the sun while listening to the waves. Gig ’em and God bless!
What I love most about the beach is that I get to spend time with my family and make memories. I enjoy sittin’ on the beach listening to country music and just relaxing. 🙂
Beach, music, sunshine, and family. No worries 🙂
I love the beach,the sand, the fish, the clear water, and everything down there! I’m a native Floridian and a single Mom. I don’t have the money to go on a real vacay; but trust that some day I will get to go with my kids. I’m a Pisces, so by nature I’m a water girl, and a wanna be mermaid, lol. <3 I love the Junk Gypsies and love your fam ily oriented business, keep it up!
My favorite thing about the beach is the sound of the waves and how I unplugg and RELAX!
Looks like y’all had a ton of fun
My absolute favorite thing to do at the beach is to get up early and walk on the beach and look for sand dollars. But I think I would like to try to paddle surf
I love my toes in the water and (let’s just say butt) in the sand, Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand, life is good today…..life is good today. The beach is my peace within my soul, the calm in my storm and my place to dream. To dream about my future, to reflect on my past and to be grateful for EXACTLY where God has me right now. Even though I am also a fair skinned gal, I just slap on the sunscreen, put on my floppy hat and dig my toes in that sand like I am diggin’ for gold! If someone says beach…..IM THERE! But let me just say….Galveston ain’t gonna cut it for this ole girl….If I cant see the bottom of the muddy waters, this sister will make my sand castle on the shore and just be amazed at the greatness of that vast sea of water, not even THINKING ’bout what might be lurkin’ in there. Now YOUR vacay at Destin Getaways is this girl’s idea of heaven on earth! Bring it on….ready to get my toes in the water and (butt) in the sand, not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand and…..life will be good that day…..life is good that day!
I love going to the beach for vacation. We love going to Port Aransas, Texas just outside of Corpus Christi. We like to go in the off season(not summer0 because it is much cheaper and there just the locals-tourists have gone home. It is so peaceful and sleeping where you hear the waves lulling you to sleep. I would get up early and go to the beach looking for seashells and watching the world wake up!!
White sand, clear blue water, my family….this is my kind of paradise!
My favorite part of a beach vacay, especially a Gulf Coast one is tje smell of the salt air when you get 20 miles or so from tje Gulf. My shoulders immediately relax and all the worries are just washed away! Makes me, just…happy!
I love to watch my kids play in the sand and water. I have a two year old who has never seen the beach.
I just love sitting and watching the Ocean and am in complete awe every time of our awesome God who made this majestic wonder! I always feel God in an incredible way.
Our favorite beach activities are fishing, relaxing, shell hunting, relaxing, beach walking, relaxing and just making family memories!
Love spending quality time with the family relaxing and walking on the beach collecting shells and making memories. Plus that bowling alley looks awesome need to see that.
I love how going to the beach makes all your worries wash away. It rejuvenates you and is good for the soul!
Best thing about a beachy vacation is looking for good *JUNK* that washes up on the sand. You can make great things from some driftwood and rusty metal……
Sand on my toes, catching a wave and being with my family!
My favorite thing about beach vacations is sitting on the beach relaxing and enjoying the sounds if the waves with family.!
GettingLost watching the waves and falling asleep listening to them also the zen of shell hunting and thinking of what to use them for.
Our family LOVES Destin, Pompano Joe’s and Florida sunsets at the beach! BEAUTIFUL stuff!!!
beautiful blue water, my toes in the sand, my best friend by my side and watching sun set on the water, what a way to end the day!!! awesome
Favorite thing is time with the family at the beach…no phones allowed! 🙂
Best part of a beach vacation is EVERYTHING! Sand in the toes, kids searching for shells for hours, sounds of waves and sun on my face:)
Our family has never taken a family vacation. I would love to surprise my dearest hubby and our son with this fantastic trip! I can just imagine all the fun and adventures we would have. Anything from building sand castles to snorkeling even enjoying a couple of days just taking in the beautiful views!
Don’t often get to reach the beach as I was born and live in the land of corn but would love to go and get tipsy like a gypsy.
Beach vacation = toes in the water, drink with an umbrella, ass in the sand and not a care in the world!!
We love our beach vaca’s. My favorite part , after the family time….definitely the bike rides!!! We rent bikes and ride miles everyday. Last year we did find a few “junk” stores…glad we took the truck 😉
My favorite things about the beach are the giggles of my kids jumping waves and the sound of the waves!!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is sinking my feet into the sand, having the waves push me back and forth, how much better food tastes at the end of the day… and all the laughs with your family and friends, because who can be unhappy in the sun and sand?!?
I love the beautiful white sand between my toes and looking out at the horizon searching for dolphins!
I love waking up to the relaxing sound of the waves against the shoreline!
Destin is easy, breezy and beach-y!
I grew up a hop, skip, and a jump away from Destin in Panama City. Only after I left did I truly understand the value of what I experienced. There’s something about standing on the water’s edge and taking deep breaths in of that sea and salt! Growing up, a day at the beach was an event and always felt like a mini vacay. Would love the chance to take Mama on a mini vacay to say thanks for all the ‘trips’ she gave to me!
I simply think the best thing about a beach vacation is the sheer majesty of the Good Lord creating the SUN, the MOON, The STARS, the Ocean, the SAND, the TREES and the fish…and putting all together for a little piece of paradise on earth…HOW did he do all that and then some just 7 days….I feel so little and lost in all that GREATNESS…blessed beyond what I deserve just sitting, soaking up the waves, the rays, the clouds and sights and the smells….truly loosing yourself in the BEAUTY of it all…even just for a day or 2…MY cup runneth over at the BEACH…( I remain land-locked in RURAL Kansas ) ( so a trip to the beach is EXTRA super duper special ) ( crossing my fingers and tootsies)
The best beach bacau is Destin with the white sand beaches that look like mounds of sugar at sunset , crossing the bridge between fort Walton beach and destiny to see all the various shade of blues and greens in the waters. Going to Panama City beach to a little drive in dive for a Cuban sandwich. To sit on the beach at sunset when it’s quiet and all u hear is the crashing waves – it’s amazing to see gods handiwork and as u watch and listen, ALL stress and the world around u disappears. A beach bacau in destin is heavenly!!!
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is the sound of the waves and the sand between my toes and no worries in the world
Laying on the beach, listening to the waves and having no worries!!!!
Beach vacation is beauty, nature, relaxation and family time……
The best part about the beach is the smell of salt water and the sound of the waves.
Sand between my toes, searching for seashells and riding the waves. Food , family and friends.
I visited the ocean for the first time in Destin, when I was 21. It’s so gorgeous, best beaches…would love to go back with my family!!!
Love the sounds of the waves breaking and chill time with the fam!
More then anything in the world, I love taking long walks on the beach, smelling the ocean air, collecting shells and sea glass. Taking in the beautiful nature of the surroundings, so amazing♡
My fave thing about a beach vacation is being able to spend quality time with my family without having to deal with the everyday rush. It’s a vacation that we’d just be able to kick back and relax on
Love the umbrella drinks and the feeling of the sun on my body! You can get a tan at the beach in a week that takes a month in the hayfield! It’s just the energy that fills my soul with the reminder that there is such a strong presence of something amazing that created this wonderful home we call Earth!
My favorite thing about the beach is the way it assaults your senses: the feel of the sand, the breeze, and the water; the smell of the salt in the air; the taste of salt on your lips; the sound of the waves crashing and the gulls calling; and the sight of the blues of the water and sky, and wildlife, and children. The ocean stirs my soul and reminds me of the awesomeness of God’s creation.
I love the feel of the sand between my toes,
The sunshine on my burned nose,
The sigh of the cool ocean breeze,
Blowing through the trees.
The rush of the waves up to the sand,
The feel of your fingers in my hand.
My fav thing about a beach vacation is being there with my family…five of my kids are adopted and even though they were adopted at different ages…God allowed this really cool thing to happen…we got to be the ones to take each of them to see the ocean for the first time! Way cool! Nothing like it!
Romance
I’ve been to Gulf Shores, Alabama but I’ve never been to Destin – sounds like a country song to me! The sun, sand and water all bring about a feeling of being stress-free! Bottom in the sand and toes in the water – makes me think of Eeyore and say “oh bother”……………….
I’m so excited to be taking our family and grandkids on a beach vacation next summer!! This Kansas gal is ready for a beach vaca!!
My favorite part of a beach vacation is… beach-combing for “treasures”, like the sea glass or shells; taking pictures of family and nature; renting the peddle carts and just relaxing and appreciating Gods awesome work! Ahhhh~
My fave thing about a beach vacay is the end of the day when the sun is going down and the sound of the waves just lulls you to sleep in your beach chair! And, Florida has the most gorgeous beaches!
A beach front home and the peace & rest for the weary that only comes from sugar-white beaches 🙂
I love the smell, & the way the atmosphere can change your whole being. De-stressing 🙂
The thing I love the most about a beach getaway….is the fact we all slow down and get to really enjoy each others company and just be a family…no schedules, etc.
Love the beautiful beaches!! Want to get married on the beach!!
Favorite beach vacation is releasing sea turtle hatchlings into the Gulf of Mexico…..pretty amazing!!!!
The best part of a beach vacay is the sunrise and/or sunsets and listening to the waves while reading a good book
My favorite thing about our yearly beach getaway, is getting up about 6am for my walk along the beach. It is so quiet and peaceful I loose track of time and usually ending up logging about 4-5 miles. This is my quiet time with God and occasionally a dolphin! Love this☺️
Best thing about the beach? Is there a bad thing about the beach? Hellz No! God’s crwation. Peacedulness. Calm. Beauty. Perfect place for a single mom who raised her 21 year old son solo. No help, no man around. God is my pilot. My 7 sisters and I would live this getaway! Yep, 8 girls! Oh and 4 brothers…..but shhhhh! We wont tell if you dont!
Thank you for loving our state of LA! Afterall, it did have 6 of the happiest cities to live in. Peace and blessings yall!
The white sand! Don’t have that in north central Texas!
The best part of the beach is wiggling your toes in the cool sand on a hot day. There is nothing more relaxing than watching the waves wash over the sand, the sun setting on the horizon, and the smell of salt in the air. Bring it on!
Never had a beach vacay, but I expect I’d love just being away from work!
My family and I have never been to Florida but have always wanted to. maybe this is our chance .
My favorite thing about the beach is relaxing time with family. It just seems like life slows down when you are able to put your toes in the beautiful white sand and watch the turquoise waves come rolling in.
I’ve never had a beach vacay.. but, I can sure use my imagination! I’d guess my favorite part would be to sit with a drink (or two!) in my hand and watch the beautiful sunsets with my favorite people, relaxing and breathing in that fresh salty air.
Destin is super special to me! It was the first “griswald” road trip I took with my dad. Then it was our last vacation with my father before he passed suddenly from Hepatic Carcinoma. I’ll never EVER EVER forget those days spent with him there!
My children have never been to the beach. This would be a great surprise for them. Thanks for the chance to win.
Have I told you about my trusty beach chair named Minnie Pearl? Of course she’s named that due to the fact her price tags have never fallen off much like Minnie’s hat! I bought her a couple years back for an all girls trip to Biloxi so she had lots of fun stories to tell! Minnie Pearl is the chair I love to hang out on the beach with and she would just love to visit Destin!
The sun, the sand, the water, the coconut rum….there is nothing about the beach that doesn’t soothe my weary soul.
In a world today of computers, smart phones, and social media apps, face to face relationships are becoming a thing of the past. A beach vacation- with its peaceful vibe, tranquility, and beautiful views is the perfect place to spend QUALITY time with family! Relax, unwind, and UNPLUG the devices. Get back to organic conversations and really get to know one another again. With two kids running around its hard to get that quality time with one another! Beach vacations are the perfect place to fall in love with your spouse, yourself, and life all over again!
My favorite part of a beach vacay is the ocean breeze, warm weather, and then the cool water. Maybe luck-out and find a shell or two to take home. Easy-peasy! That bowling place y’all went to looks like a fun place to check out too. Oh, and fresh seafood??? Yes, please!
I love the sounds of the waves, kids splashing, sand between my toes and since I am of the same pasty white bread as y’all, the smell of coconut-lime SPF 10000!!
I LOVE the sound of the waves!! So relaxing and calm!!! The sub and the sand are also some of my favorite things!!!
I’d have to say the number one thing I love about the beach is the fact that no one has any sense of time or schedules or deadlines. It brings ultimate peace of mind, which is probably why some of the friendliest people are found near the ocean. Beyond that, I love the smell and sounds at the beach. Ultimate way to forget all worries and clear out all the clutter everyday life can gather!
When I’m at the beach I feel like I’m in another world! Its so relaxing! Love beach memories!
Watching my daughter and husband snorkel for shells and sand dollars while I sit right at the edge of the water with my feet in the waves!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that the hustle and bustle of life stops the moment you arrive and see the ocean meeting the sand. It’s as if the tide takes your worries and stress far from shore!
My favorite thing to do on the beach is relaxing with my famil, and watching my daughter and son play in the sand!!!
My favorite part of a beach vacay is escaping the insidious Wisconsin cold! There’s nothing like inhaling that first breath of beautiful, balmy, and humid weather after spending months buried in snow!
Our family doesn’t get to vacation very often, but when we do the beach is our favorite place to be! I love to just sit in the beach, listening to waves, and the kids playing, music going, my feet in the sand while reading a good book!
My favorite part about the beach: dragging my dad out there, setting up all the umbrellas/chairs/towels, and once we finally sit down he says “ok I’m bored”. Cracks me up every time
My family goes to Destin once or twice a year. I can’t imagine a year without it. Life gets so busy and time is so precious and there’s no better place to spend it with family!
To be honest, II don’t know much about a beach vaco. But I do know that no matter where I am, as long as I’m w/ my Ya~Ya’s (family), I’m in Heaven!!! Thanks for helping us all to embrace our Juckiness!!!
Love the walks on the beach with my family looking for seashells. My kids love it!
I love the memories that are made with my family at the beach and the food and the fact that I get out of this South Arkansas humidity and have a few “good hair days”
I long for the total relaxation of a beach vacation where I can walk on the sun-warmed sand and feel the cool water of waves breaking over my legs. I love that the vastness of sand and water and the beauty of nature allow you to temporarily forget the stress and worry of everyday life .
Fav thing about a beach vacay would definitely be watching the sunset on the beach with my stud husband! We’ve both only been to the beach once , would LOVE a getaway! Haven’t had one just us since our almost one year old baby!
I live in Western Washington, and while the Pacific Northwest has beautiful shorelines, We do NOT have what Destin has… Hot sun, white sand, and clear blue water! THAT is what I love most about a beach vacation! While I do have a special place in my heart for our rocky beaches and blustery storms, it is just not a real BEACH to this misplaced Gulf Coast native. I long for the kind of beach that Destin has. My Husband & I have been married for 3 years – without a honeymoon. He has never been to the Gulf Coast and doesn’t understand how FABULOUS it is! I would love the chance to show him why a white sand beach on the Gulf is the next best thing to HEAVEN! <3
My favorite thing about the beach is the smell of the salty air and hearing and watching the waves, relaxing and making memories, withy family and just soaking every minute of it!! I love the breach!
Have you ever been to a place that is so beautiful it brings tears to your eyes? That’s how I feel when I think about Destin. It truly is Heaven on Earth and the only place this extremely busy working / volunteering wife and mother from a small town in Indiana can press pause on our chaotically busy life (that I wouldn’t trade for anything) and just soak in how beautifully amazing life really is. There’s nothing more soothing than sitting in the soft powdery sand watching those sparkling emerald waves crash into the shore. It makes me forget about deadlines, permission slips, office meetings, doctors appointments, etc. if only for a brief time. I love my home in Indiana, but Destin is and always will be my “happy place”.
My favorite thing about a beach vacay , is just the escape from normal everyday hustle and bustle. It’s nice to be able to relax with my family and friends and enjoy the small things in life and make new memories. I wouldn’t trade those moments for anything! After all that’s what really matters right?! 🙂
As a fellow fair-skinned sister, I just love the thought of relaxing in the shade listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the sand in my toes!
The best thing about a beach vacation is the moments you get to slip away from reality and drift off into a place of serenity! Enjoy the beauty of peace. I recently had a medical scare. A precancerous mass was found on my ovary. Through Faith and prayers we were able to get through a few very scary months of uncertainty. What a blessed life I have. A beach vacay would be oh so lovely to close this chapter in our lives with! Thank you for the opportunity!
♥JESSICA♥
My favorite part of a beach vacay is listening to the waves all day and the never ending amounts of fresh seafood to eat!
I thought the Bowling Alley was Amazing!!! The Beach How can you go wrong there…..looks like a Blast!
We haven’t been able to take our children to the beach yet. But Im thinking digging in the sand is gonna be their favorite!!!! And getting to see their faces when they see the beach for the first time would be my favorite thing!!!!! Amen and pass the pinacolada!!
The best thing about the beach is being with who you love and that would be your family. You get to sit back, enjoy the sunshine, listen to the waves crash and lay on the beach all day. It doesn’t get much better than Jesus, your family and white sandy beaches! 🙂
The best thing about a beach vaca is the peace that fills me when I step onto the sand and hear the waves….
The best thing about winning would be I’ve never been to the beach, and I am getting married the end of August!!!
I’d love to be able to take my 15 year old daughter on a once in a lifetime beach vacation to make memories that we both would remember forever….
The five best things about the beach is… Spending time with my family.
Finding seashells with my boys. Relaxing with the sand in my toes. The sounds of the waves. And just appreciating the beauty around me!!
The best part about the beach vacation is being able to relaxxxx!!! I’ve never been to Destin and it would be the perfectttt vacation for me and my soon to be hubby!!!!❤️ We loveee JG!!!
I love water the most. Being on the beach is the greatest !!
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is making memories with my husband and kids with no distractions! I love to see my husband completely relaxed and having fun with the kids. We try to adopt the “be HERE now” idea when we are home together, but my husband works 48 hours in a row and is home for 24, so it’s hard to balance necessities with quality time when he’s home. Beach vacays allow us to get away and not worry about anything at home!
The best part of a beach vacation is watching the kids enjoy the water, sun, and sand.
The sound of the waves. Relaxing under the umbrella watching my boys play in the water.
I loved the beach in the evening with my 3 girls holding flashlights and sand buckets in their little hands all the while trying to catch little crabs running in the sand. While a whole lot of giggling and squealing was going on. Now ready to share that with the next generation …my grand babies .
I love everything about the beach ! Especially spending time relaxing with my daughter Amy. We love walking the beach and looking for shells.
I grew up going to the beaches in Galveston: East Beach and Surfsife are my favorite!!! I also went to Florida a few times. My Mimi use to take us grand kids all the time. We would boogie board, build sand castles and have a blast!!! Then she would take us shopping at all the suvenior stores! I love to shop 🙂 now that I’m 22 I take trips with my friends and I’m fortunate enough to get us good deals on hotels and things like that. We take the pop up tent, plenty of food band drinks and of course the volley ball!!! We have such a blast we never want it to end! I wools love to be able to take my best friend/sister/other half on this trip because she’s moving away to start a new adventure. She’su better half and it’s so hard letting her move on… But I trust God has great pals for her!!
My favorite thing is times seems to slow down and those ordinary moments become the most precious of memories that live with you forever. Feet in the sand and hand holding with my kiddos . Long walks, salty hair and lots of giggles. Beach time is the best time!!! Problems seem to be put on the back burner and stress melts away as you breathe in that beach air. My fingers are crossed as this would be the biggest blessing.
A beach vacation is better than anything in the world. Time to grab my sandals and hit the beach!
Blackened fish on a grit cake from Louie Louie’s, hours on the beach with girlfriends, beach reads, margaritas and laughing til it hurts.
I have wonderful memories as a kid being on a beach vacation with my family and being able to take long walks after dinner with my mom and dad and brothers to find cool treasures like seashells or sand dollars and seeing who could find the best ones! I want to make memories like that with my girls! Love me a beach vacation!
My favorite thing about beach vacations is the feeling of just letting go and being carefree!!! You feel like you can be a kid again and watch your kids be kids and have fun!!
I love lying in the warm sand and falling asleep to the sound of the waves!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation would be speeding time with my two daughters who are in college and my wonderful husband who needs a vacation from working 6, sometimes 7 days a week! Thank you 🙂
I love the warm sand beneath my feet and moonlite walks by the water.
I would love to take a vacation in Destin and relax on the beach all day with my family!!!!! maybe a beer or five 😉
I’m sold on a beach house right next to the blue water, white sand & silvery moon! Thanks for the great pics JG (& the inspiration)! My hubby and I started a bucket list last summer while he was in the hospital for 6 weeks for chemo treatments…we have always dreamed of a vaca like this but kept putting it off but not anymore! Gotta love a bucket list & this qill definitely be on it in all CAPS:)
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I love soaking up the sun listening to the waves!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is going to the beach and hearing the ocean waves and looking at the sun set!!
I’ve never actually been on a beach vacation! But I love spending time with my two boys and husband up in the hills, no agenda, no plans, just us camping, fishing, playing at the lake with nothing but time. thank you for the chance to win, looks amazing.
I haven’t been to the beach since I was little, but like any vacation nothing can beat the worry free environment, the smiles and family. Great memories always bring family closer. That’s what I love. Sunshine, smiles and love!
The best part of a beach vacation is..The sound of the waves…The sand between your toes….The peacefulness the overcomes you as you relax and enjoy the beauty of it all…It’s even better when you can share it with a friend!
the best part of a beach vacation ~ is the RELAXATION ! My whole body , mind and soul ~ just change ~ I would LOVE to take my family here ~ so we could all enjoy that RELAXATION !
The best part about a beach vacation…. Is it the total relaxation, the step back away from everything in order to reflect, or having my family together to focus on just us? That’s it for sure. We love our beach trips!
My husband and I have 7 children, so Destin is one of our favorite spots. We love the deep sea fishing!
I love the sand between my toes and the sound of the waves…
Destin’s awesome because the water is clean and clear so I can see through it….I wish TExas beaches looked like that…
The best thing about a beach vacation is being able to wake up to the beach wave, Feeling the sand between your and beach hair.
The thing I love most about a beach vacay is just kicking back, relaxing & soaking up the sun while escaping the reality and craziness of being home. There’s nothing better than a little time to clear your mind.
My favorite things about the beach is the smell of the salty air, the sunsets, and the fabulous fresh seafood. There’s no place like the beach.
Love connecting with family and the sand between my toes.
I am a fair skinned girl so the best part of the beach for me would be the umbrella for shade! But I’d have a hard time staying under with the beach to explore!
There is a magical power at the beach……just as the waves continually kiss the shore, they carry every stress back out to sea. There is no way to be uptight at the beach. It just is not possible!!
My mom grew up on the beach in Clearwater, Fla., so I likero think it’s in my bones…but the truth is , we live in Brenham, Tx (right down the road from you) and there isn’t a beach with in 8-10 hrs that looks like the Emerald Coast…Sakt water is just good for your soul~
The beach replenishes the soul. Time stops, sand in your toes, salt in your hair, listening to waves crash, it’s just perfection.
I love walking along the beach, watching the waves. Zig zagging into the water, up to my knees. If makes me feel connected to the universe.
Salty air and sand between my toes is what soothes my soul!!! Being born on the coast, salt water runs in my veins and eventually I’ll move out of the city and back to my roots. Until then, a beach vacay helps to reset my soul!
The smell of the salty air and the feel of sand between your toes!
Wowza…this would be amazing! We’re in a land-locked state, so a beach vacay would be just the medicine to leave all the troubles behind 🙂 but, no matter where ya go, spending time with family and making memories that last forever is what life is all about!
What do I love about the beach? Everything! Because being there means I’d be on a junkcation! Oh how I need one. I too live the junkin life and it’s hard on a body sometimes with all that digging, hauling and referbing. My toes would love to recover in the sand! I’m so glad y’all got a junkcation! Now please pick me to win!
Waking up to the sounds and smells of the ocean. Walks on the sand searching for sea glass, shells, making sand designs, take a million pictures, sunsets, eating. Everything tastes better on the beach. Destin is on our bucket list while living in TX!!!
My husband and I haven’t been on vacation since 2010 when we went to Louisiana My fav thing about a beach vacation in the sun and sand. I love feeling the warm sun on my face, the beach sand beneath my toes….but then again, I love everything about everything as long as I’m with my husband.
An surprise beach vaycay with my DH and awesome 5 kiddos! Any excuse to do something together that they would all enjoy and make MEMORIES!! Roooooaaaad Trip!!!
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is the ocean. Wondering where it is coming from, what’s on the other side, admiring its power and how it knows exactly where to stop.
I love how the stress of work and everyday life just stops. Even if it’s all waiting when you get back home the beach just lets you catch your breath.
I am the mother of 9 children. Don’t have much “lazy” time on my hands. My favorite thing about a beach vacation is the sheer laziness. Just beach combing and laying around! I hope I win!!!!
The beach feels like a good cleansing for the soul… stress and worries just disappear with the receding waves – washed out to sea…
My favorite thing on a beach vacay is bein with family, boogie boardin, and BBQin!!!
I love the way the sun setting over the ocean makes me feel free! Free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Free from the norm, the mundane. The ocean brings inspiration and confirmation that God is great!
I love the sand in my toes and the salty breeze on my face. The relaxing sound of the waves crashing. Nothing like recharging your batteries sitting on the beach all day.
As a loving Mom-Mom raising her precious grand- daughter doing our own Junk Gypsy’s creations we would play in the sand ( after first covering ourselves with sun screen) as we are very fair skinned too! We would search the beach for its beautiful shells and living creatures taking turns running along the beach and taking in big gulps of the salty fresh air! Then at dusk take our junk gypsy blanket lay it on the beach and gaze up at the stars and moon! A girl needs to Dream!
Ah the beach…..what do I not like! My children are young and we have were able to take them a few years ago. I love seeing the wonder and awe in there faces. I live the smell , the sound of the waves. I love the way I feel when I am there. Flip flops, airbrush, dinner on the ocean , the horrified look on my husbands face when I tell him we are going to take a family picture! I am giddy to get there and sad to go. Love you beach!
Just getting to spend time with my boys finding treasures and watching them play. Hearing them say ” hey Mom look at this” …because I know all too soon these days will be years gone by. When time stands still for a few days at the beach…we can make memories for a lifetime.
Looking out on the ocean, and seeing nothing on the other side brings peace and relaxation from the crazy, crowded world.
The air smells different at the beach. The sound of the waves lolls you into a time and place of your own. Your family can all be together but everyone is enjoying something different. Looking for that perfect sand dollar, or the green piece of sea glass are the simple things that give our family so much pleasure.
Just lovin’ the water, sand and soakin’ up the sun. The pure ease of it all!
We love watching your show here from beautiful Destin, Fl…Next time you’re in town, stop by our shop and meet some fellow junkers!!! 30 Degrees Bleu
EvErY thing melts away into the gulf of emerald coast and warm glow of the peach ball dancing on the waters at sunset, while powdey sand sift between the toes. AND it’s always 5 o’clock some BeAcH some WHERE! Only 10 hrs to pArAdise!!!!
My favorite thing would just be able to experience the ocean as I have never been. There has always been something happen that was not able to go. Now turning 37 in September would love to be able to mark something off my bucket list =) Thank you for the opportunity to maybe win.God Bless!
Love the sound of the waves and the clean ocean smells and of course the beautiful ocean views can’t get enough of that!!!
My favorite thing is the cheesy things that become totally cool. Just like your circa 1992 airbrushing. Kids love it, adults love it, and then it becomes a total family keepsake. Like neon tie-die sweatshirts with the name of the beach your visiting. Love it!!
I loved seeing the pictures on instagram. Have always wanted to see a beautiful beach such as Destin. The Texas beaches are all that I have seen … the water is brown. Been married 19 years and we have a 14 year old son. Would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE a chance for a destin getaway!!!! Love y ‘all!!!
the best thing about a beach vacation are the memories made and the time spent with family. life gets to busy sometimes and the beach makes you slow down and enjoy the simple things.
I can hear the surf, smell the salt air; PLEASE take me there!
So calming and rejuvenating. Listen close!
I love long walks on the beach in the morning and the ocean breeze with a cool drink in my hand. i would love this, need a break so very bad!!!
Life becomes so stressful and hectic so to able for my family to be able to disconnect and be able to be on the white sandy beach and one of those gorgeous condos with great business owners would be awesome. The reviews on the website were all great so I know it would be the prefect vaca!
Living in Indiana you don’t make it to the beach very often But when you do it’s rejuvenating! You try to take in all the sounds , sights and smells and bottle them up and take them home with you! Time stands still and you get to enjoy life like it should be enjoyed, with all the small details meaning so much! Also you don’t have to be anywhere at any particular time! Pure Bliss 🙂
I would love to take my co worker who is 50 plus and has never been to the beach Everyone needs to put their toes in the sand at least once. AHH, i feel the breeze now.
I love being able to “unplug” and just “BE” while at the beach!!! Sand on my toes and Salt in my HEART!!!!
My husband and I got married on the beach a year ago. I love looking for shells then making things out of them when I get home. Plus my grand kids have never been to the ocean. They are free spirits like their grandma and they would love it.
Having grown up in the South my favorite thing was summer at the beach. I moved North with my husband 16 years ago and have had no chance to visit the beach. I MISS the beach so much. It’s like part of my soul is missing. Help me get that feeling back please!
We love making mermaids & peace signs out of shells, seaweed or whatever we find on the beach & of course piña coladas;))
We LOVE everything about Destin! White sand, sound of the waves, beautiful sun and gorgeous beaches!
My all time faves of the beach is the daily breath taking master peace sunsets that god reveals,the joy and excitement you here from people all around the feeling of sand between your toes.Getting lost in an adventure of looking for shells and lost in all the colors that surround you.Truly feels like heaven the smells of clean freshness and getting lost in a relaxing beautiful portrait. Only if temporary you leave with a smile feeling rejuvenated and relaxed after getting lost in breath taking view and glorious beauty.
Being so close to the beach is like being in a beautiful chapel and feeling close to God, the amazing artist who created the beauty before you. Being so close to nature and His design makes us all feel His love and there’s nothing better than that and sharing the time with family. I love your store, blog, and show! You girls are an inspiration! Hugs
Toes in the sand, simple as that!
The beach is my sanctuary. It is a place where I can get away from everything and just enjoy the sound of the waves and the warmth of the sun.
My favorite things about the beach are the layed back atmospher, the amazing beauty, and awesome fun with family and friends!!
Beach vacas offer the best kind of rest…uninterrupted reading, constant breeze, sunshine (with an umbrella…I’m a ginger), meals on the beach, people watching, NEW SHADES, morning and dusk walks, SHELLS!, girlfriend time or family time, only earrings and mascara, annnndddd my drink of choice!
MEMORIES! Family memories.
The beach is my happy place. It’s where I’m most relaxed and the sounds, smells and sights at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico make me so happy. It’s where I got engaged and hope to go back to next year once our first child is born 🙂
I live in florida so I get to go to the beach every weekend if I’d like! I would love to get a 3 night stay on the beach, of course, who wouldn’t? But I would give it to someone I know would love to have because they otherwise couldn’t afford it! I also haven’t seen this person in over 2 years! Actually, it’s more than one person! My mom, lil sister, and step dad! This is why I’d like to win! Thanks JG’s!! <3
I love love LOVE the beach but have not had the opportunity to take my all my kids. (Once took the oldest 3 to Galveston but since the baby was born I have become a single mom so things a “little bit” different)
I can only imagine the amazing memories that could be made. I am sure they would be my all time favorite beach memories. And yes, I would INSIST all 5 of us get airbrush hats and wear them! Reminds me of back in the day at Six Flags over Texas!
Every year my family takes our vacation to Orange Beach, Aalabama. We stay in the Phoenix Condos. What I love about our vacations is the family time, the many hours spent out in the sunshine, the sand in my toes, and of course the seafood & many late TCBY Yogurt stops. Our most favored restaurant is LuLu’s. Which is Jimmy Buffett’s sisters restaurant. I have been going down to Orange Beach since I was a baby, I will be 21 in Octber and I still love it. I will never out grow my coast roots. Even when I have to move away.
I love everything about the beachin’ life. Easy, breezy, and fresh seafood for the soul. Sign me up!
I had the wonderful privilege to be able to go with my family 4 years ago (this coming Dec) to Destin after my niece was born. She was only 6 weeks old and we drove allllll the way from Northern Indiana with a screaming colicky baby!!! EEEK! We stayed literally down the road from Pompano Joes and they had the best food!!! Unfortuanetely b/c it was Dec it was FREEZING cold so we were never able to get in the water or in the pool. Basically just look at the beautiful ocean. My absolute favorite thing to do on the beach is to get up at the crack of dawn (which is normally pretty difficult for me b/c I am not a morning person except on vacation) and watch the beautiful sunrise and then spend the day bathing in the sun with my 50spf on of course b/c I am so fair. 🙂 My husband is a farmer and hauls feed and grain with his semi for our local feed mill. And at the time when we went he wasn’t able to go with my family b/c he was just starting out with his business. So I would LOVE it if we could go on this mini Junkation so my husband can experience it with me this time. We haven’t been on a beach vacation TOGETHER in over 4 years!! :)))
My favorite part of a beach vaca is spending time with my family and watching my kids having the time of their lives.
my fav thing about a beach vacay… ripped jeans, sand in my toes, smell of coconut lotion, drinks with little umbrellas, sun dried hair, eating shrimp with a view, saltwater breeze, flip flops, pinacolada’s, beach go carts, saltwater taffy & family
I have never got to have a beach vacation but i’m pretty sure I would love everything about it!!!
God’s beautiful creations! The sunset, the water, sand, sun, people, sea creatures, birds; the early morning walks on the beach, the nice, cool water during the warm (hot!) days, a great seafood meal for dinner, a relaxing drink while enjoying the beach scenery and evening activities with loved ones! Seeing the lights of a ship in the distance and the inspiration that all of the above brings!
That would make an awesome air-brushed t-shirt!
Best sleep ever is smelling the salt air and hearing the waves crashing… ahhh… Looks like Destin Vacation Rentals has such awesome offerings, and pet friendly to boot!! We definitely want to check out Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl!! Too fun! Snorkeling will be on our list too!! Thanks for sharing your fun and the great pics too!
So many favorite things about a beach vacay…the beautiful views of the ocean, relaxing in the sand, all the good food, hitting up the little beach shops, but most importantly getting to be with my family like constantly, no one has to rush off to work or run errands, just quality time with the ones I love. 🙂
I grew up going to the beach in Galveston, TX, now I live in the desert (Az). I was diagnosed with Lupus in 2009 which over the years has limited my time in the sun. Having a beach vacation is like recharging my soul in a way. The sounds of the waves, the ocean breeze on your skin, the salty water between your toes. It is a chance to relive my childhood even for just a little while.
memories……..
I’ve never been on a beach vacation. I’m originally from the midwest and moved to desert of Arizona then to New Mexico and only dream of the ocean. I can only imagine what it would be like and how the smell would captivate you when you woke up in the morning and the peaceful feeling of listening to the ocean. ! Life is so crazy right now I’m getting married in October and my work is stressful . From all the other comments this seems like the place to unwind!
I have a large family also and vacations are great (especially beach ones!) Because all our family can be together at once. The beach allows you to relax and realize what’s really important in life. I can’t wait until my 14 month old daughter is able to experience this!
My favorite thing is just quality family time, and that looks like an amazing place to have it!
like heaven on earth! soooooo wanna be there!
I haven’t been to the beach in 25 years but the thing I remember the most was walking on the beach and watching the sun set.
My favorite thing about a beach vaca… is everything about a beach vaca…lol SERIOUSLY :)…It’s the most relaxing time to unwind and listen to the water and feel the sand on your toes and hold hands with the one you love. Become one with your surroundings.
And the food…Fresh seafood…who can resist.
If you’re looking for someone who can appreciate this, you found her. I haven’t been on a beach vaca since I was 20 and I’m 43 now.
Thank you for an opportunity & KEEP JUNKIN <3 ~Heather
Fresh Seafood, seafood, seafood and did I say Seafood? AND, the Sun, Sand and Water! I LOVE IT ALL – I can’t decide!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is letting yourself be at peace, because you don’t have to worry about the things in your life that worry you everyday because just for even that little bit of time that you are on vacation you get to relax and just breathe! You get to be yourself and have fun and not have a care in the world! Plus you get to soak up the wonderful sun and check out different little mom and pop shops and have fun with family or friends!
I love love LOVE Destin, Florida! The last time I was there was eons ago (1991) , the summer before I became a senior in high school. At the last minute we split the trip with Disney World.
I never understood why people visit the faraway beaches of Hawaii or Jamaica when Destin is just as lovely.
My favorite thing about beach vacations are taking photos of the sunrises, feeding the gulls and just walking along the beach. And then there’s the salty sea air, which I love too.
Kristin
The beach is the only place I feel true peace. The sand and waves restore my weary soul. All I need is a beach chair, swim suit, towel, book and a cooler stocked with refreshing beverages and I am in heaven!
My husband & I LOVE the beach – living in Kansas it’s so hard to get to a beach. We’ve always wanted to go to Destin. We just lost his grandmother this week and it’d be a great way to get away from everything for awhile. It looks so wonderful there.
I grew up on the beach & now live in the AZ desert. I miss the sound & smell of the ocean. I miss lying on the sand listening to music & soaking up the sun! The food, naps & more food! Miss it!
My favorite thing is that it’s not the office! No stress!
I love sleeping in at the beach and not keeping track of time or what day it is. Family usually comes along. Eating at local places together after a long day soaking up the sun at the beach is an amazing way to spend a vacation. Destin is the best place for a family vacation!
I’m in awe of the ocean, it’s ever changing color, and the sunsets!!!
My favorite thing about the beach is hanging out on it all day long with the family: building sand castles, collecting sea shells, watching the boys learn to boogy board, and sneaking in some teenage-style frisky lovin’ & playin’ with the hubs when it is just the two of us in the water. Then at night, sitting on the porch after the boys have gone to bed, having a cocktail with hubs and playing card games while listening to the sounds of the ocean. <3
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is to be totally unplugged from normal life! No cell phone, no TV, no newspaper. No reminders of work and what needs to be done at home. The only decisions to make are what to eat and when to tan the other side! Picking up seashells and watching the pelicans and seagulls. The taste of salt on your lips and the sting of a sunburn. Ohhhhh so sweet!
I’ve only been to the beach once for my hs graduation. My husband has never been & we have never had a vacation since our “mini” honeymoon to Ruidoso, NM 9.5 years ago. When I think of the beach now, I think of taking my children to play in the sand & water and momma relaxing w a piña colada in a hammock watching the waves roll in! Sounds like heaven from west TX. 😉
The best thing about a beach vacay is watching your kids’ faces when they put their toes in the sand and the waves wash over them for the first time…..priceless. Not a care in the world at that moment!
My favorite thjbg about a beach vacation is THE BEACH! I could sit and listen to the ocean all day l0ng!
My favorite things abouch beach vacations would have to be getting out of my tiny tiny home town and seeing the sites, sitting on the relaxing beach and of course most importantly getting to spend quality time with the ones I love!
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is… well – EVERYTHING!!! Framily (Family & Friend) time, relaxing get-away, shopping when you want to, sun, fun, doing something or doing nothing… It’s ALL special!!!
We love Destin!! Our favorite things about going to the beach is the long walks down the shore, eating at the open air restaurants, listening to the waves on the porch and spending quality time together as a family!
My husband & I have never been to Destin and we’ve been married a little over a year now , and I would love to renew our vows on the beach , yes I know it’s only been a year. But last year American Airline list my luggage , it went to Kingston Jamaica , and we went to Lake Tahoe . My wedding dress and all my clothes finally reached me 7 days later on the day we were flying home . Anyway , we got married in matching t-shirts. I would love to have a Junk Gypsie style wedding on the beach .
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I don’t think I can pick just one favorite thing about a beach vacay! I love the sand, sun, and salt water. I especially love that there is no timeline at the beach. I love listening to the waves crashing. It’s a beautiful reminder that this world is a very BIG place and I’m just a little tiny part of it. 🙂
My favorite thing about a beach vacation, people watching and making new friends and talking to people just to find out where they are from
My best vacation memories happened at the beach. Life just does not get any better than a day in the sun! Especially shared with my family.P.S. Destin is one of our favorites!!
Getting away allows me to feel closer to God. To connect with His abundant blessings, and connect with Him!
My favorite thing about a beach vaca is sitting in the sand while listening to the waves and the sound of my kids playing. We love to explore the shoreline with our kids. Quality family time is the best!
My favorite things about being on the beach is watching my kids play in the water, listening to the sound of the waves, and walking along looking for seashells; but my ultimate favorite thing is feeling the breeze off the ocean on my face.
My husband and I have been married for 10 years and never been able to take a real vacation. I almost lost him last year when he had open heart surgery and then had complications and then had to have a defibulator put in. My favorite part of this vacation would be time spent relaxing in the sun and water with my husband. Just some worry free time together would be a Godsend!
Love going the beach family and friends. It is such a
great time playing with out kids , laughing for hour
on end and spending time in the sun and sand with
Some of our best friends
My favorite part about vacation is the beach itself! Just like how the Junk Gypsies have a calling for junk, I have a calling for the beach! I live in the mountains now but my heart always yearns for the smell of salt water and sand in my toes. It doesn’t get much better than spending a couple of days sitting on the beach in a thrift store fold up chair worry free and just relaxing with the people you love the most.
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is just the chance to sit and not move for hours. Just watch the waves and feel the breeze and forget about the busy-ness of real life for a while.
I love walking along the beach and collecting seashells! My troubles disappear and I could do it for hours! Great quality time with the family too!
Warm, salty air, fresh seafood, and lifetime memories!!!!
I love sand between my toes, the crashing of the waves and the crisp salty air!
I love listening to the waves crashing into the beach while your sleeping. Beautiful sunsets and watching my kids play in the sand and ocean.
What’s not to love about a beach vacation?! The sound of the waves, the sunsets, the sand–love it all.
I’ve been two times and I liked the tall palm trees, the feeling of freshness in the air .. The alcoholic beverages the Sunset and the tan skin.. The shops full of local merchandise..
The smell of the salt water when it first hits your senses let’s the calm begin coursing through your veins. Millions are the tiny grains of warm sand exfoliating away the stress & cares, allowing your body to soak in all the beauty of creation. Beautiful sunrises & breathtaking sunsets being the inspiration of the mind & flooding new memories in, with family & friends, that are never to be forgotten or regretted. From my first beach trip as a child & with each beach trip I make, this is what I love & Destin has made its imprint on my gypsy soul more than once & hopefully many more!
When I think about the beach I remember visiting it as a little girl for the first time. The whole family (including our pets) loaded up in a camper & drove to Panama City Beach. My dad tied our black lab’s leash to a lawn chair & we looked up later & he was gone. At the end of the day he ran up dragging it behind him! I also remember collecting sand dollars as they washed ashore. I haven’t seen one in years.
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is by far the state of mind it puts me in. When I feel the ocean breeze and smell the salty air it puts me in total relaxation mode.
Boogie boarding! And coffee in the morning with crashing waves in the background!
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is listening to the waves hit the shore and just breathing in the salty air. It makes me whole again! The ocean is my favorite thing in the world.
The smiles on everyone’s face.How happy and relaxed you become when you hit the beach!
There is just something about waking up and hearing the waves just outside the door. I love the smell of the ocean!
I love feeling the sand between my toes, the salty breezy air, and most of all seeing my kid’s faces light up when they see the ocean. Nothing comes close to that look of pure enjoyment in their eyes. The best part of a beach vacation is the memories that would be made and NEVER forgotten!
I love watching the moon rise and set over the water (depending on which coast!)
My favorite part is going home. Since moving away from Florida 4 years ago, I miss my family daily. Ilove it here in Texas, but my 4 kids will never have the same type of memories I had growing up on the beach.
Sipping mimosa’s on the beach under an umbrella (fair skinned family as well),watching the kids play in the surf and building sandcastles in the beautiful white sand, a walk on beach at sunset. These are all the things I love about Destin. Just being around the beach puts you in a different frame of mind.
Family time for sure is my favorite about the beach- it is one of the only time EVERYONE is not in a hirry and can just relax and be still! Nice!
What a fabulous vacation y’all had! I’d love to be the next to go and soak up the Destin sun, sand and fun! I’d swim, eat and dig my toes into the sand! And of course I’d have to do some junkin’!
It’s that kick back lazy kinda time. The sand between your toes and the sun on your face. It’s the i will do only what I feel like doing when I wanna do it schedule.
My favorite thing about a vacation is the time and memories I get to have with my family! My fam has never gotten a condo or beach house before and this would be an amazing opportunity to get! Destin looks like a beautiful place to relax and enjoy time with my family!
It’s been such a long time since I’ve been to Destin – over 20 years – I imagine it’s changed a LOT, but the beaches would still be the most beautiful in the world – would LOVE to be on them again!
I love the beach when our family is all together. Love the kids freshly bathed after a day in the sun, and all dressed up to go out for seafood. Love family photos on the beach. Finding sand in your car months later, walking at sunset……well everything. Destin is so beautiful.
The best thing about going to the beach is just getting away from the stress of life! As soon as my toes hit the sand and I breathe in the salty air , I know everything’s going to be alright!
My Favorite Part Was It Looked Like Paradise I Could Almost Smell The Ocean Air And Feel The Sand Between My Toes. Living In A Land Locked State Of North Idaho It Would Be So Nice To Get A Way And Experience This.
I have a blue mind…I really feel renewed by the water. I’m on the verge of diving in to a new life and this would be a fantastic beginning.
Love the smell of the salty, sea air!
There is absolutely NO OTHER PLACE ON EARTH I would rather be than on the white sandy beaches of Destin, Florida, breathing in the salty, sweet smell of the ocean air with my husband and daughter. PLEASE PICK ME!!!!!
I absolutely love the idea of turning my phone off and enjoying the time in the sun not worrying about anything and just soaking in the beauty of creation! I love the sun and I love the ocean. There is nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than spending the day on the beach looking out over the water.
Being from Iowa, I am still waiting to take a beach vacation with my kids and husband before my oldest graduates in 2015! Hoping to make that happen! We tried a little beach getaway a few years ago when we visited friends in San Antonio over Christmas vacation. We drove to Port Aransas for an overnight stay on the beach. Unfortunately it was very foggy and cold. 🙁 The kids thought that short moment was great playing in the sand, picking up sea shells and of course “trying” not to get wet! 😉
RELAXING & watching my baby girl smile and giggle when she first experiences waves crashing at her feet, building a sandcastle, & combing the shore for seashells 🙂
Would love to play in the ocean and soak up the sun!!
The beach is as close to heaven as it gets for me!
The best thing about the beach is it makes me happy. Brings so much joy to myself and my family. The sound of the waves, the blue sky, and the soft white sand between my toes. There is nothing better than the beach. One of God’s perfect creations.
AMEN! There is no secret to balance life, you just have to feel the waves! ….I always feel in the moment when I can sit and enjoy the sound of the waves, the smell of the water and the joy in peoples face around me!
My favorite part of a beach vacation is Being Blessed to be on a beach vacation!
I have never been on a vacation to the beach This would be a wonderful opportunity to have that chance…Thank You
My favorite thing about the beach is laying in the sun with a fruity drink 🙂
I love getting sand between my toes. Sitting in a chair listening to the surf – I could do that all day long. It’s so relaxing and beautiful.
The beach is my SOUL RESTORATION place. Looking out at the beauty there and realizing how small I am on this Earth makes my stresses just melt away. It is there that I can relax and be “fun” Mom with my family and truly connect with them and leave the other worries behind.
Corona, Hawaiian Tropic suntan oil and the smell of aloe vera mixed with Noxema as a sunburn soother 😉
my friend uses the same remedy for sunburn.
My family and I haven’t been on a vacation in years, it would be a dream come true if we were randomly picked,,,
Saying a prayer to keep us safe before we leave, old country hits blasting in the car, road trip bingo, too many bathroom breaks, changing into swimsuits in the condo bathroom because we got there too early and the room is not ready, pictures on the beach, reading good books, eating great food, making great memories.
my sister and I and four of our friends has a girl get-a-way every summer in Destin. we always go to the fireworks on Thursday and Rock the Docks on Saturday at Harborwalk. Lots of fun. Also, we always hit the shops at Silver Sands Outlets in Sanddestin for shopping.
The sound of waves crashing and the smell of salty ocean water is my favorite part of being on a beach! Just need a cold beer in my hand and I’d be in heaven!
I love everything about a beach vacay, BUT my favorite thing is kind of a pastime/fun activity I’ve done since I was a little kid.. Fishing in the shallow water with a cheap, hand-held fishing net. Trying to catch those fast little schools of fish is a thrill, a challenge, a WORKOUT, and just a fun thing I always did with my dad growing up! I probably look ridiculous to outsiders as a 25 year old girl running around in the water with my net like a chicken with my head cut off, but I don’t mind and I don’t think there will ever be a beach trip I take that I won’t pack my net! 😉
Its the beach and a vacy……..whats not to LOVE!!!!!!!
Relaxing by the water and falling asleep to the sound of the waves is good for the soul! Restful, relaxing…that’s a vacation!
Fall is my favorite time of the year to go the beach for a vacation. I enjoy just relaxing….watching the waves and the birds, walking on the beach looking for shells and reading in the cooler temperatures.
It has been a long time since my family had a beach vacation and none of us have ever been to Florida! The beach looks absolutely amazing with the white sand and blue water. We would love to make new family memories in Florida!
Beach vacations are the best! They allow you to relax in the salty air while listening to the soothing waves. We are lucky because the beach in Texas is just minutes away from our home. However this getaway would be even more meaningful. This year my daughter will be going to college 14 hrs away from our home near Corpus Christi to attend The Univ of Alabama. She will be on the track team so not a lot of time to come home. Staying at Destin would allow her to visit us on the beach. It will be just like home ❤️
Being with family making new memories!
My favorite thing about a beach vacay is making memories with the fam. We still talk about our trips that we took as kids and hope that it continues.
My favorite thing about the beach is all the memories that it brings to me……my grandmother and her 3 sisters lived one block from the Galveston Seawall and when I was little all of the cousins spent every summer on the beach……making memories with family and those you love are done best on the beach…..no matter what age…….Thanks Destin and Junk Gypsies…..
Only time I’ve been to Destin is with my boyfriend, who is currently deployed. So my absolute favorite thing about Destin is spending all day with him,relaxed. 🙂
My favorite thing about a beach vacation is the no schedule, play it by ear, relaxing on the beach , enjoying the sound of the Gulf and feeling that glorious sand under your feet. It’s the one time my husband can actually relax from his stressful job, I am free of all my household duties, and the kids and even us parents are not attached to our electronic devices, that is the power of the beach. It just feels good to my soul!!
I would love to take my daughter to see the ocean,walk in the sand and breathe the fresh air!!She was very ill for a long time and she is getting well and this would be just the thing to speed her recovery and give her a lovely break! Thanks Gypsies y’all rock!!
I love to get away & the beach is the perfect place to wind down! A book & a good chair is all you need in Destin!
Up here in the Texas Panhandle we don’t get to see a beach very often (even a lake beach). All of the lakes are drying up here so we would LOVE to see some water and feel the sand between our toes!
Doesn’t matter how many destinations we’ve traveled to and the miles we’ve covered… the road trips, explorations, adventures. There’s only one place that’s always set apart from the rest. Vacation = beach. There’s something about parking yourself in the sand and surf for a few days with your kids building sand castles, searching for seashells, riding waves, tossing a football and then just sitting still, soaking up the sun. It’s on a different level. There’s no hustle, no bustle, no agenda. Time stands still. Traveling to new destinations are our adventures. Traveling to the beach is our vacation.
My favorite part of the beach is the tan, Corona and Luke Bryan tunes!
Beach vacation =LOVE!!!
When I go to the beach it is with family. Just having that carefree time with family is the best. Also the sand between my toes and the peaceful sound of the waves. I love finding shells and watching for dolphins. I could lay there for days just listening to the ocean and watching everyone play in the sand and water and let all the worries of life go away for awhile. Loved the pics of your family. The children looked like they had a blast. Thanks for sharing.
I love the sand under my barefeet and between my toes, the water, waves, the pink sunset and watching my girls and grand kids having the time of their life!! We’ve been doing galveston, would love to try florida!! What a treat!!
THANKS YOU so much Junk Gypsies, I can’t thank you enough!
The sound of the water, sunrises, sunsets, the smell of the ocean and the feel of the sand on my feet and the sun on my face!
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