Maybe you’ve heard of the term “snowbird”? Years ago, it was popular for retirees from much colder Northern states to spend Winter by the beach. Those extended vacations kept snowbirds from paying expensive heating costs back home and offered plenty of Florida sunshine.

Nowadays, with remote work and flexible time off, you don’t need to be a retiree or live in a state that’s typically blanketed by snow. You could book an extended beach stay to focus on an intense work project, write the next great American novel, or enjoy a much-needed change of scenery.

Not to mention—without an extended stay, how else will you discover a new passion for kayak fishing in rare coastal dune lakes? Or fill the pages of your brand-new journal? Or revel in the joy of completing the stack of books that have been weighing down your nightstand for months?

These things take time!

As an added incentive, Callista by 360 Blue offers discounts for extended stays in an assortment of incredibly comfortable homes along Scenic 30A and Miramar Beach.

That’s right! Book a stay at select properties for four weeks or longer, and you’ll receive an extended-stay discount!

In addition to completing your personal to-do list, there’s a wealth of activities to be discovered during the Winter.

The calm and untamed beauty of the Choctawhatchee River can be explored by guided tour or on a rented boat at your leisure. Winter is also oyster season! Enjoy these briny treats raw, baked, grilled, or fried. Along the Emerald Coast, you can find oysters on the menu at raw bars, seafood restaurants, and most fine dining establishments. You can even pick up a bag at most fish markets if you want to try baking or grilling oysters at home. Oysters are one of the Emerald Coast’s most beloved delicacies.

And if you’ve never gone fishing before, the Winter months are a great time to go. Sheepshead, grouper, flounder, and speckled trout are all in season. Charter fishing guides take groups out from both Grayton Beach and Destin. There’s nothing quite like catching your own dinner!