Fun In The Florida Sun!

When most people think of fun in the Florida sun, they typically think of Disney World, and Universal Studios in Orlando, Lego Land, or Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay. They necessarily don’t think about a vacation in the Florida Panhandle.

However, Florida isn’t only famous for its theme parks. In the heart of the Florida Panhandle, in the Sunshine State, is the Emerald Coast consisting of three beautiful Northwest Florida beachside communities:

• Destin
• Fort Walton Beach and
• Okaloosa Island

Whether you’re hoping to do some fishing, shopping, exploring the Gulf of Mexico, or simply soaking up the sun, this picturesque part of Florida is sure to have exactly what you’re looking for.

There is tons to do both in and off of the water. And at the heart of it all are some of the most spectacular beaches you’ll find anywhere in the U.S. and abroad.

The sugar-white sands of the Panhandle’s beaches stretch 227 miles from Pensacola east to Apalachicola.

The gleaming white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Florida’s Panhandle draw millions of visitors each year, but this area of Florida isn’t known for glitz, glamour and high-end hot spots like Miami, Naples, or Sarasota.

The Panhandle offers a laid-back vibe, plenty of Southern hospitality and a perfect family atmosphere where beachgoers often glimpse pods of dolphins frolicking in the distance and schools of stingrays gliding just offshore.

In fact, the Florida Panhandle has a lot to offer, including some truly wonderful cafes, fine-dining restaurants, boutiques, tourist attractions, and plenty of water sports. And another bonus is that the Panhandle tends to be less crowded and more peaceful than many of Florida’s other coastline locations.

If you’re a Baby Boomer aging playfully and looking for the perfect summer vacation, or getaway for next winter, then look no further than having fun in the Florida Sun – in the Panhandle. The Emerald Coast beaches in the Destin and Fort Walton area offer toes-in-the-sand perfection.