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OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Ogletree family makes Hilton Sandestin Beach a year-round tradition

The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is truly a home away from home for my family and me. We have been staying here for more than 30 years; four generations of Ogletrees cannot get enough of this place. I have been to beaches around the world, everywhere from Hawaii to Israel, and I have yet to find a resort that comes close to this property. The combination of the salt in the air along with the beauty of the water and sand is therapeutic in so many ways for me.

Back home in Birmingham, Alabama I work full-time as an accountant. I am also a professional pianist and have a successful YouTube career. Needless to say, it’s very difficult for me to fully relax while I’m home. My sanity hinges on getaways, and I most often choose the Hilton Sandestin Beach, staying more than 50 nights per year.

About two years ago, I made the decision to exclusively get my haircut at the Serenity by the sea Spa salon. This gives me a great Whether it’s extended family excuse to come or an extended stay, down nearly every our resort will month, getting to experience the property be there for you. in each season. Coming to 15, and I brought nearly 50 family the Destin area in the offseason members with me for a stay that was has some tremendous benefits, just about three weeks long. which allows me to experience It was really impressive to see all of things that are often too busy during the changes that the resort implemented the peak-season. to ensure all guests felt safe. While these

Over the years, our family has created changes mainly focused on safety, they so many fond memories, but the ones were still offering the hospitality that any from May of 2020 will be hard to top. seasoned guest would expect. Restaurants The resort closure due to the COVID-19 were open at limited capacity, and we pandemic had briefly put a stop to my took advantage of this nightly. Chairs haircut trips, but I held out and refused outside were socially distanced, and all to get it cut anywhere else. The property other COVID-19 guidelines were wellopened its doors back up to guests May implemented. I was still working Monday through Friday, and I needed a quiet work-friendly environment. I decided to rent out the board room, which turned out to be amazing.

My entire family was able to come, including my parents, my three siblings and their spouses, my 10 nieces and nephews, and a few close friends as well. We created memories that will last forever, and we’re so grateful for the staff that tirelessly delivers such a fantastic guest experience. I hope you and your family can make the Hilton Sandestin Beach your home away from home as well!