Friday 5 September 2014

A town called happiness …

MSN has named Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, as one of the “10 happiest cities in America”.

A Great Blue Heron at Ft. Walton Beach, FL
By Dorothy Birch via Wikimedia Commons
The listing is based on satisfaction levels reported by respondents to a survey by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ft. Walton Beach is a favorite among families seeking not just to “get away” but to “get to” something “wonderful”. The beaches of Ft. Walton offer a scenic backdrop with sugar-white sand, emerald green waters, and easily accessible public amenities. Downtown Ft. Walton Beach has stylish boutiques and restaurants, antique shops and flea markets. Year-round festivals and events bring spirit and entertainment to the area.

‘Visitors to Ft. Walton Beach will discover what the locals already know,’ said Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director Ed Schroeder. ‘Ft. Walton Beach is a truly charming seaside town with quiet neighbourhoods, a thriving business community, a bounty of recreational opportunities, and a treasured historical heritage.’

The town is on north-west Florida’s Emerald Coast, 45 miles east of Pensacola.


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