Hotel in Destin, Florida Welcomes Out-of-Towners for Local Fishing Tournament

    /24-7PressRelease/ - DESTIN, FL, April 26, 2008 - The Courtyard Sandestin Hotel at Grand Boulevard is offering fishermen and women an unbeatable hotel on dry land to help them steady their sea legs after days spent out on the water.

The 12th Annual Destin Cobia Tournament presented by HarborWalk Marina is a month long event that attracts hundreds of anglers from all over Florida. Destin Harbor is known as "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village," and annually holds some of the most well-know fishing tournaments in Florida. The tournament provides anglers with a great fishing experience and winners receive an excellent payout. Last year more than $35,000 in cash and prizes were awarded.

The tournament takes place at HarborWalk Marina in Destin, Florida, located on the Destin Harbor, minutes away from the intracoastal waterway, the Gulf of Mexico and minutes from this Santa Rosa beach hotel. The tournament began with the first Cobia caught and weighed-in by a boat officially entered in the tournament and ends April 30, 2008. All proceeds from the event go towards the Miss Destin Scholarship Fund.

After long days on the water, retreat to the comfortable Courtyard Sandestin Hotel, where guests enjoy deluxe Destin, Florida accommodations and upgraded amenities at every turn. With seven restaurants on the premises, guests can enjoy delectable dining at a different restaurant every day. Discover Destin and enjoy all the beauty that surrounds the city.

For more information about the Destin Cobia Tournament visit www.destincobiatournament.com.

About Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
The Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is nestled among the Beaches of South Walton and welcomes guests to paradise. As a part of the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, the unique setting embodying this Destin, Florida hotel, allows guests to experience deluxe resort amenities with the convenience of a complimentary shuttle. Explore the resort s 2,400 picturesque acres, including white sand beaches, four championship golf courses, luxurious day spa, 15 tennis courts, seven delightful Destin restaurants, world-class shopping, and an abundance of entertainment options. Escape to affordable luxury at the Courtyard Sandestin Hotel in Destin, Florida. For more information or to make a reservation, call 850-650-7411 or visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/vpscy.

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