Make the Most of the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival With a Stay at One of Destin's Premier Hotels

DESTIN, FL--(Marketwire - Apr 1, 2013) - Whether you're a wine connoisseur, a novice taster, or just looking for a weekend full of fabulous musical entertainment and fantastic food and beverages, there's something for everyone at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. With over 800 wines available to taste, from wine makers and distributors around the world, as well as appearances by celebrity chefs and craft beer celebrity brew masters, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival promises to deliver a world-class experience. Starting Thursday evening, the festival has events spread over four days, from April 25-28.

Combine your weekend with a stay at the Destin area Courtyard Sandestin for two consecutive nights from April 25-27 and you'll receive two tickets to Saturday's One Day of Grand Tasting at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, plus breakfast for two at the onsite restaurant, The Bistro, one of Destin's hottest new dining destinations. There are also many other top Florida area restaurants nearby as well as beaches and golf courses to help you make the most of your visit. Don't miss this opportunity and make your reservation online. Don't forget to mention the code LPR if you are making the reservation over the phone.

The South Walton Beaches Wine & Food festival will be jam-packed with tastings, food, and music, as well as information about how to select wines for any occasion or how to best pair wine with food. Highlights include two Grand Tasting events as well as a Rioja wine and food pairing, a multi-course dinner, wine and food seminars, a Saturday night after-party and concert, and a silent auction with items including fabulous vacation trips and collectable wines.

If wine isn't your thing, there will still be plenty of exciting food, beverage, and entertainment options. Spirits and craft beer will also be available, and there will be live music throughout the weekend, including music from renowned Nashville songwriters and local musicians. For a list of attending winemakers, celebrity chefs, and songwriters, and to purchase tickets, visit www.sowalwine.com.

For more information about the hotel, visit the Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard website, where you can book rooms for the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival weekend and other vacations, search packages and deals, learn more about the destination with detailed information on dining, shopping, and attractions, and plan your visit with maps and transportation information.

About the Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard hotel
This picturesque Florida hotel has a fabulous location among the Destin golf and beach resorts. Comfortable guestrooms have breathtaking views and all have luxurious Marriott bedding with plush pillows, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Hotel amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Nearby attractions include premier golf courses, Florida's Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Big Kahuna's Water Park, and convenient access to shopping destinations like Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Grand Boulevard, making this an ideal location for a family vacation, golfing, shopping, and just relaxing by the beach.