Destin Florida Grand Nationals Mark of Excellence Dance 2026

Come spend the week with
Mark of Excellence at our:

Grand National Finals 2026

"Only done in the Mark of Excellence way!"

Destin/Ft Walton Beach Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Destin/ Ft Walton Beach, Florida 32548

**Call for availability

"Perfect white sand, clear emerald water, and tons of sunshine"

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and Big Kahuna's Water Park

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and Emerald Coast Science Center

Waterskiing/Parasailing

Jet Skiing, Golf

Great Restaurants; nightlife; sightseeing and so much more !

Hotel Options for Mark of Excellence Nationals

Details below (More hotels to be announced)

The Island Resort Fort Walton Beach
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway S.E.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Reservations:
850-337-9194 or email vblackmon@theislandfl.com
or
800-874-8962

* Rates: Starting at $315 plus tax

Start date: 6/21/26
End date: 6/29/26

* MUST BOOK before May 8, 2026 or until rooms sell out
* Must cancel 48 hours prior to arrival
* Daily resort fee and parking waived!

Fairfield Inn & Suites Destin
19001 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541

9 Miles/19 minutes to event venue
Rate: $TBA

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
1325 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

5 minutes (1/4 mile) to event venue

Rates: $TBA

Hampton Inn Fort Walton Beach - Okaloosa Island
1112 Santa Rosa Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
11 minutes (1/2 mile) to event venue

Rates: $TBA

Vacasa Condominiums
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Rates: $TBA

Destin/Ft Walton Beach Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Destin/ Ft Walton Beach, Florida 32548