The distinct combination of crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches makes the Emerald Coast one of the most sought-after destinations in Europe.

There are days when you think you might have made a home somewhere else only to have the town’s soul reach out to you and softly whisper in your ear that it’s time to return to where you belong.

It’s easy to get caught up in our lives and not appreciate the beauty around us. I was so used to walking down the streets of Barcelona that I hardly ever stopped to take in the view.