ABC "GOOD MORNING AMERICA" MAKES DESTIN A TOP TEN MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN AMERICA

Okay my fellow natives, it is not like we didn’t know this already. I guess the 4.5 million viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America will find out now.

"Good Morning America," Emeril Lagasse to profile Destin on Thursday in bid for No. 1 spot
William Hatfield
2011-08-08 15:33:57

It’s a good day for Destin on Good Morning America — but it could be even better with your vote.
The ABC morning show put our city among its “10 Most Beautiful Places in America” list along with Asheville, N.C., Aspen, Colo., Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii and others. Now it wants America to determine which is the "awe-inspiring winner."
It’s all thanks to Terri Rose of Niceville, who nominated “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.”
“Dramatic sunsets, miles and miles of seashore and sugar-white sand all make Destin, Fla., the "Most Beautiful Place in America" for 'GMA' viewer Terri Rose of Niceville,” the television show’s web site states. “When Rose submitted her description of the seaside town, nestled in Florida's northern panhandle, we knew we had to find that spot.”
GMA, which attracts an average audience of about 4.5 million people, is profiling all ten locations. Sandestin resident, Food Network superstar chef and GMA contributor Emeril Lagasse will be the tour guide during the segment, which will air on Thursday morning, according to an on-air plug. The morning show’s web site is also inviting viewers to vote online for the top spot.
To vote for Destin as the top spot in the “10 Most Beautiful Places” list, click here.
“Destin, Fla., a seaside town in Florida's northern Panhandle earned a spot on "Good Morning America's" 10 Most Beautiful Places list for it's gorgeous beaches, ripe for boating, sailing and fishing,” the Web site states. “Just ask Emeril Lagasse who went out on a boat and explored the treasure trove of ocean life, from snapper to mackerel to grouper and more.”
Here's the city of Destin's take on the news.
ABC’S GOOD MORNING AMERICA NAMES DESTIN IN 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN AMERICA
The City of Destin, along with the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC), encourages everyone to tune in this week to ABC’s Good Morning America as it names Destin as one of the 10 Most Beautiful Places in America.
GMA will likely air the Destin segment during tomorrow morning’s show. However, it could be Thursday or Friday as the countdown continues throughout the week.
Destin Mayor Sam Seevers says, “This is incredible news and now the rest of the country will see just how beautiful our city is. And, it doesn’t stop with aesthetics. The most wonderful people in the country live right here. I am so proud to call Destin my home.”
The contest began with GMA’s request for anyone to submit a picture of their most beautiful place in America. Producers sifted through thousands and concluded with Destin in the top ten. The winning photo was of a signature sunset over the Destin Bridge at Harry T’s.
GMA came to Destin to film the special segment last week with correspondent and world-renowned chef Emeril Lagasse. The show interviewed the TDC’s public relations associate, Nicole Scott, to speak on what makes Destin so special.
“Destin is a very unique place in that it is still a secret place to some. It still has that casual small-town feel with southern charm and hospitality. It’s no surprise that it is ranked within GMA’s Top Ten, but it is still extremely flattering to have such recognition,” says Scott.
GMA has requested everyone to cast their vote within the Top Ten. Please take a few moments to cast your vote for Destin! Please click on the following link to view and vote!