The beachfront Islander Condominiums by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is located on Fort Walton Beach, offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy a game of shuffleboard, get in a workout at the fitness center, or take a dip in the outdoor pool (it’s heated seasonally), or lounge poolside and get lost in your latest book. When the kids get hungry, head to the bbq grills for a fun family cookout. Recruit the little ones to help carry hot dogs, side dishes, and burgers. Lay out the ketchup, lettuce, and tomato and let everyone have at it. After lunch, stop by your condo to grab buckets, shovels, and beach gear. The resort has a walkway that leads directly to the beach. Relax on the white-sand and take in the beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico while the kids show off their sandcastle building skills. After a long day of fun, return to your air-conditioned unit to hang out with the family.

Modest studio condos sleep four guests. Prepare basic meals in your kitchenette, featuring a full-size fridge with plenty of room for everyone’s favorites. One- to three-bedrooms sleep six to eight guests and have full kitchens, allowing you the freedom to make and serve meals for your family. Bring the kids along on the short walk to Tom Thumb Convenience Store for groceries. Back at the resort, get in touch with your inner-Betty Crocker and bake up a batch of brownies. Let the little ones get in on the action and help with the mixing. Take advantage of the on-site laundry facility to get all of the chocolate out of the kids’ clothes. Cable TVs with DVD players are perfect for catching a sitcom rerun or family movie night; don’t forget the popcorn!

Take a family field trip to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, one of the world’s oldest marine animal parks, for an animal encounter with a dolphin, alligator, stingray, harbor seal or penguin. If you’re up for some retail therapy, visit Destin Commons. It offers a variety of shopping and dining options. First stop: Starbucks. Grab a latte or mocha, and surprise the kids with a coffee-free frappuccino. For apparel, there’s American Eagle and Express. Tweens will love Claire’s and Justice while the little ones won’t be able to get enough of Build a Bear. Get a pair of new shoes at Foot Locker or Journeys. Pick up your next beach read at Books a Million. Hungry? Dine at Johnny Rockets, Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl & Grill or Redbrick Pizza.