There’s something undeniably special about escaping to the beach with good friends—especially when the setting is a luxurious beach condo overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Newman-Dailey Resort Properties never disappoint, and they had arranged for us to stay in a wonderful 9th-floor beachfront penthouse in Destin, Florida.
St. Maarten at Silver Shells is one of several luxury high-rise condominiums on its beautifully maintained grounds. Featuring over 1,000 feet of private beach and an expansive 7,500-square-foot lagoon pool, St. Maarten offers a fitness center, full-service spa, four tennis courts, Sandbar beachfront restaurant and a children’s playground.
Our large condo boasted three generous bedrooms, stunningly decorated bathrooms and a well-appointed, large kitchen. The lovely deck overlooking the beach was perfect for early morning coffee and our cocktail hour before dinner. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of the special features of the unit which was a private elevator. There was no walking down long hallways to get your room, no schlepping your luggage when checking in, as St. Maarten makes it extremely easy.
In addition to enjoying our time together and relaxing on the beach, we did want to indulge in fresh seafood and some elevated cuisine. With the recommendation of the experts at Newman-Dailey, we dined at Bijoux in Miramar Beach. A stunning romantic spot featuring fresh Gulf-caught seafood with a New Orleans influence. Appetizers of tuna tartare and crab beignets were mouth-watering and the sesame-encrusted ahi tuna with the soy beurre blanc was a home run.
As we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this special penthouse overlooking the beach, this trip gave us more than just relaxation, but a chance to unwind in style and share late-night laughs with dear friends.