By Rita L. Sherwood
It’s that time of year again, time to spend with family, time to enjoy the Christmas season, time for all of the parties, and don’t forget, time to shop for everyone on your Christmas list. Whether you’re local or want to shop like a local, why not give back to our many small businesses right here in Destin? The following is a gift guide that is sure to please even the fussiest on your list:
Gifts $25 and under:
Holi Indian, AJ’s, Fatboys, Austons, Tailfins, Landshark’s Pizza, Tequila’s, Island Wing Co., Boathouse, Mr. & Mrs. Scotches, Bric à Brac, Taiwan Ice Cream & Poke, Oasis, $25 gift certificate for lunch or dinner.
HoneyMed Raw Honey with three powerful superfoods – Turmeric, Ginger and Cayenne Pepper. 16 oz. $25. Visit local Farmers Markets or honeymedbiz.com.
A personalized holiday ornament from local TKGoforth. Range in price from approximately $10-$20. Visit TKGoforth.com.
Gifts $50 and under:
Timberview Helicopters Destin Harbor Helicopter Tour $59 per person for 10 miles of unforgettable views of the Destin Harbor and jetties of East Pass, call (850) 774-0991, or Destinhelicopters.com.
Otto’s Express Car Wash Membership $29.98 per month, or the Supreme Car Wash Membership for $43.98 per month; both include unlimited washes and free vacuums, Ottoscarwash.com.
Destin’s Founding Father: The Untold Story of Leonard Destin book for $33, available at the Destin History and Fishing Museum at 108 Stahlman Ave., Destin. Also, be sure to check out their cute starfish ornaments!
Gifts $75 and under:
Beverly Hills Day Spa, $75 Massages, Hydra facials, and Facial peels, 114 Palmetto Drive, Suite 6, Destin, or call (850) 654-8544.
Hand & Stone Massage, massage or facial for $69.95, call (850) 462-5603 or handandstonedestin.com.
Private Personal Training with Lisa Turpin, LisaTurpinFitness on Facebook, or call (850) 974-2005.
Gifts under $100:
CRYO850 Pagani Cryo Facials ($75) Call (850) 279-4145 or visit facebook.com/CRYO850 or www.cryo850.com.
Frill Seekers Gifts DOG-GONE PAWsome Pet Gifts. Customize and order online at FrillSeekersGifts.com or visit in person at City Market Bayside off Hwy. 98 in Destin. Call (850) 460-2700 or visit facebook.com/FrillSeekersGifts frillseekersgifts.com.
Village Door Destin New Year’s Eve Party Tickets $40 each or $80 per couple, includes Free drinks from 8:30-9:30 p.m., Blinky beads, & Champagne Toast at midnight. Enjoy your favorite party music and host Corey Mack this NYE!! Call (850) 502-4590, or Eventbrite.com.
Ron Adams Las Vegas Elvis Tribute, NYE-Village Door at Lucille’s Music Hall at Seascape from 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Buffet tickets available, band starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $49.99-$99.99 at Eventbrite.com.
Party Boat Fishing Charter on the Destin Princess or Destiny, 6-Hour Trip Adult $95; Military/Senior/Child/Rider $90. (850) 753-8667, info@DestinPartyBoatFishing.com, Destin-PartyBoatFishing.com, Destin Harbor.
Luxury gifts:
CRYO850 Wellness Circuit Week Pass ($199). Two-Week Pass ($249). Three-month Student Season Pass ($333). Call (850) 279-4145 or visit facebook.com/CRYO850 or www.cryo850.com. City Market Destin.
Pure & Couture Gift Card An array of services including hair color, extensions, makeup, makeovers, therapeutic massages and amazing facials. (850) 424-3935 or visit facebook.com/Pureandcouture, pureandcouture.com. City Market Destin.
Miramar Beach Dental & Orthodontics BOOST Teeth Whitening Treatment In house $450 ($150 discount) includes take home trays; Or $250 take home bleach and custom fit trays, bleach is free for lifetime with regular cleaning appointments. Call for appointment (850) 650-2070.
Bijoux de Mer’s Gift of an Exquisite Jewelry Design Experience. Call Renee at (850) 830-5465, visit bijouxdemer.com or in person at City Market Destin.
Lions Tale Adventures Shark Fishing Charter $650 for four hours, includes up to four people, call (850) 585-4747, or lionstaleadventures.com.
Teena Haven Luxury Boutique Gift Card (850) 269-0781, 4495 Furling Lane in Destin at City Market.
Cool Custom Cornholes Tons of fun designs or customize your own. Pricing varies from approximately $190 – $260. Visit local designer TKGorth.com to order.
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