A Gulf Coast Vacation: The Benefits

If you have never visited the Gulf Coast in sunny Florida, you don’t know what you are missing. Along the Florida Panhandle, you will find miles and miles of great beaches with amenities to fill the appetite of everyone’s needs. Just off Highway 10, you can find beach areas filled with restaurants and bars, nightlife that is welcoming to all, and shopping for everyone. Or, you can find quaint, quiet, and relaxing areas that will soothe you in a tropical setting.

Areas such as Panama City and Destin have beautiful beaches, activities for all water enthusiasts, and all the action you would want to encounter. You’ll find all forms of fishing, waverunners, parasailing, kayaking, water skiing, and many others in water activities. After a fun filled day, you can eat at one of many restaurants and bars and sample the local catch, grab a burger and fries, or have a gourmet meal at one of the finest dining establishments in Florida. And after dinner, the nightlife begins for those who care to participate.

For those who prefer peace and quiet, small towns and villages along 30-A offer a soothing beach with it’s fine white sand and the water which reflect hues of aqua blue like you see in the tropical commercials. You can sit and relax with a good book, or stare out into the calm gulf. The swimming is great because you can see through the crystal clear water and float until you can’t float no more.

After a calm and relaxing day, you can retire to one of the many pools these villages have to offer or find a small quaint bar or wine courtyard to sit and sip on some wine or beer. Dinner may be the toughest task of the day because there are so many unbelievable restaurants in this nineteen mile stretch that your decision of which one to dine my be too much to handle after a day of nothing but beach. The brain seems to slow to a calm after hours of relaxing on Florida time.

The hospitality offered on the Florida Gulf, particularly in the panhandle is the most impressive of all. Everyone makes you feel like they are your best friend. Welcoming is not a habit, but a daily ritual that everyone seems to offer. The Florida Panhandle is a must when visiting the Sunshine State!