Post #284495 by GatorRob on Fri, Feb 9, 2007 2:11 PM

Here's another mention of the Destin Trader Vic's from the local newspaper:

The 14.3-acre property will include a spa and Trader Vic's, a restaurant famous for Polynesian cuisine and pioneering the mai tai. The restaurant, which has locations around the world, is set to open in mid-March.

"This is going to be the huge thing for Destin," Teresa Gunter, general manager of Abec Resorts, said of the restaurant.

Outside, there's the largest freeform pool in Northwest Florida, with waterfalls and islands, she said.

One of the unique features of the 12,000-square-foot pool is zeroentry access -- a shallow, sloping entrance without steps or ladders.

I'm certainly glad the general manager is so excited about the Trader Vic's part of her new resort. And note they say opening in "mid-March". They certainly sound confident about that. I'll be there March 17. So... fingers crossed.

And, holy moly, a 12,000 sq ft pool?!

Here's the complete article.