DESTIN, Fla. -- At Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Old Man Winter's bark is worse than his bite, thanks to moderate temperatures that offer the perfect opportunity to find both cozy places to enjoy a quiet romantic escape and enough fun events to keep the winter blues at bay.

In fact, during the short winter season at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, guests find the best of all worlds with affordable rates on accommodations, great sales at our retail outlets, special events geared for cool weather and vast stretches of peaceful pristine beaches to explore.

Warm up your winter blues with the following hot Sandestin deals available Oct. 29- March 1, 2007: Bayside Inn from $99 per night; Village of Baytowne Wharf hotel room from $118 per night; the new beachside Luau tower from $136 per night, or a one-bedroom in Westwinds on the Gulf from $150 per night. Or enjoy any of the following winter packages (Oct. 29, 2006- March1, 2007), which provide 20 percent off published rates and leave the details to Sandestin:

The Sandestin Rise & Shine Package is Sandestin's most popular value-added travel package and includes daily accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view) and daily breakfast for two adults at Another Broken Egg Café from $128 per night.

The Village Sweetheart Package includes luxury accommodations in the heart of The Village of Baytowne Wharf, chilled sparkling champagne and fresh strawberries laced with fragrant rose blossom petals all delivered personally to the room. Daily prices for two are based are from $143 per night.

For Valentine's Day, a honeymoon, anniversary, or just because, the Sandestin Romance Package is a value anyone can love. This convenient package includes two nights' accommodations in a one-bedroom Beachside Condominium; daily breakfast for two at Another Broken Egg Café; a bottle of house wine or champagne, or a fruit and cheese basket delivered to the room; and two therapeutic massages. Daily prices for two at a Beachside Condominium are from $477 per night.

Make a new start this new year and rejuvenate your mind and body with top quality spa pampering with the Sandestin Spa Package. Enjoy two nights' accommodations at the Bayside Inn; two therapeutic massages; one customized facial; one manicure; one paraffin pedicure; and daily breakfast for two at Another Broken Egg Café. Prices for two adults at the Bayside Inn are from $705 per night.

Revelers don't have to venture to New Orleans to marvel at Mardi Gras. Sandestin celebrates the February holiday year-round with its Mardi Gras Package. Experience the flavors and sounds that make Mardi Gras so much fun including specialty cuisine such as jambalaya, red beans & rice and crawfish etouffee at the renown Acme Oyster House, frozen concoctions at Fat Tuesday and sounds straight from Bourbon Street with two tickets to dance all night long at John Wehner's Village Door. This package includes a room in the heart of The Village of Baytowne Wharf. This package is available now through March 1, 2007 from $175 per night.

With four championship golf courses, Sandestin offers a number of special golf packages. The seasonal dates for Sandestin's golf packages are valid in Winter (Nov. 13, 2006-Feb. 15, 2007) and Early Spring (Feb. 16-March 1, 2007).

Perfect your game this new year with the Sandestin Daily Golf Package designed for ease of play and includes accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view) and daily golf rounds for two on The Links Course including golf car, greens fee and practice balls prior to play. Course upgrades are available. Prices per person per night for two golfers for the Sandestin Daily Golf Package at the Bayside Inn are seasonal starting from the following rates: winter, $119; and early spring $145.

Spice up your love life this winter season with the Golf & Gumbo Getaway travel package. Challenge your golf game on Baytowne Golf Club's new, updated course, savor the flavors of New Orleans at Acme Oyster House right in the heart of The Village of Baytowne Wharf, then end your day or start your night with drinks at Fat Tuesday. Fun is gua–ran-teed. Restrictions apply. Daily prices per person are based on the seasons listed above and are as follows: winter, $145; and early spring, $171.

Tee for two and two for tea … either way, there's something for both of you with Sandestin's Tee for Two Package. Tee off on one of the resort's four distinctly different championship courses and take time for tea at Magnolia & Ivy Tearoom in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Restrictions apply. Daily prices are based on the seasons listed above and start from: winter, $183; and early spring, $209.

All guests to Sandestin can enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including The Village of Baytowne Wharf, property-wide tram service, daily use of the Sandestin fitness center (adults only), complimentary use of bicycles, one hour free rental of canoes, kayaks, boogie boards and tennis court time, plus access to children's activities.

Sandestin offers a 10 percent commission to travel agents. Travel agents booking personal stays at Sandestin save 50 percent off rack rates at the Bayside Inn, based on availability.

All Sandestin packages are based on double occupancy. Gratuities and taxes are excluded unless otherwise noted. All packages are based on room availability and are subject to change. Some restrictions may apply. Golf packages are promotional specials based on course and room availability.

There are plenty of places to cozy up next to a roaring fire when winter nights turn a bit chilly, even at the beach. People watching is always a popular pastime at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, where outdoor fireplaces chase away the chill at Marlin Grill's outdoor tables, or snuggle with your special someone by the outdoor fire or hot spa available to guests at the Village's Garden Terrace. Magnolia & Ivy Tea Room features a cozy fireside tea service during the winter months, and romantic dinners are possible at the resort's many fine dining restaurants.

There are also popular scheduled events during the winter season:
Jan. 12-14, 2007, January Clearance Sale – The Village of Baytowne Wharf merchants will be clearing their stores and creating a sidewalk sales extravaganza you won't want to miss. 850/267-8117

Jan. 13, 2007, Great Southern Gumbo Cook-off – Sample and savor gumbo from local and regional restaurants as they compete for Critics' and People's Choice awards. Enjoy live zydeco music. Festivities take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 850/267-8092

Feb. 10-11, 2007, Chinese New Year's Sale-abration – Shopping, savings and festivities with an Asian twist from 1 to 4 p.m. Live entertainment and children's activities. 850/267-8092

Feb. 20, 2007, Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade – Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday. Let the good times roll with the annual Fat Tuesday parade rolling through Sandestin. Unique and colorful floats, golf carts and trucks roll as revelers in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies and other trinkets during this family-style celebration. 850/267-8117

To make reservations or for more information, call Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at 800/470-7389, or visit www.sandestin.com/pr.asp.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre premier destination resort located in Northwest Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City. Sandestin invites guests to enter its world of 30 charming village neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations. The resort boasts more than seven miles of sugar-white sand beaches and pristine bayfront, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, water sports, children's programs, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants, nightclubs and bars that come alive with strolling musicians, street performers, dancing fountains and lively festivals and events. In this complete vacation world, guests can create their own, one-of-a-kind memorable experience. For more information, please visit www.sandestin.com.