by Carmen Manske

Created on: August 22, 2008   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Imagine walking barefoot along white sand beaches, feeling the warm sun on your skin, and cooling off in crystal clear waters. Okay, enough time imagining, buddy. Why not spend your holiday in Panama City Beach, Florida?

This chunk of Florida has the best of both worlds! It can be a place to relax on the beach, or a place to see all the amazing attractions. These attractions are bound to attract you like a magnet! There are so many, (when I say "so many" I mean nearly endless) attractions.

There are museums, zoos, 5 championship golf courses, mini golf, a pirate cruise, (Argh, Matey!) other boating adventures and rentals, bungee jumping for the daredevils out there, a water park, parasailing, raceways, diving, swimming with dolphins, arcades, fishing, (3 piers) amusement parks, helicopter rides, snorkeling, sightseeing tours, Jet Skiing, shops, a spectacular 1 million square foot shopping and entertainment mall, outstanding restaurants, (Panama City Beach is the "Seafood Capital of the World" but has many other options for dining for you landlubbers) and easy access to other places, such as national parks and amusement parks. You will need to prepare yourself to come here like you are training for the Olympics if you plan on doing everything listed here!

With 27 miles of coastline, even confining yourself to the beach could fill your day to the maximum capacity of fun! With the weather always warm and sunny, it doesn't matter what time of year you go to Panama City Beach, Florida. If you are tired of having a white Christmas, spend your holiday on the beach! White, powdery sand sounds like a good trade in for white snow, especially halfway through the seemingly endless winter. Make a new tradition of Jet Ski rides and snorkeling every Christmas instead of the usual sleigh ride around the block with the kids screaming that they're cold, and drowning in 4 feet of snow when you step out your front door. Ditch the winter coats and Santa hats, and trade them for swimsuits and sunglasses. Unwrap the gifts of exploration and adventure!

Just imagine all of the interesting places you could visit, and all the things there are to see. Plus, Panama City Beach also has beautiful sunsets, so don't forget that camera!

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