If you Go

Want to take a spur-of-the moment trip to the beaches of South Walton? Here's what you need to know for the long weekend of Sept. 3-6:

Getting There

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from BWI Marshall to the new Beaches International Airport near Panama City from $341 round trip.

Where to Stay

Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse

85 Defuniak St.

Grayton Beach

850-231-2733

www.hibiscusflorida.com

Funky 13-room hotel with a vegetarian cafe. Rooms start at $140 March 1 to Sept. 30 and $120 Oct. 1 to Feb. 28.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. West, Destin

850-267-8000

www.sandestin.com