Northwest Florida is one of the fastest growing vacation destinations in Florida. Here, luxury resorts and hotels abound, and what is considered to be some of the region's best dining can be found here. For a taste of sand and surf, the Emerald Coast is renowned for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Snorkelers will not be disappointed with the waters here. To enjoy the waters without going into them, an assortment of boat tours, including sunset cruises, dolphin tours , and glass-bottom boat tours , are easy to locate. As with so much of Florida, the numerous golf courses in the Walton Area are open year-round.