So, it’s coming up on Spring Break Vacation, you’re siked to get out for a week or so, and you definitely want to get out of the old mundane scenery you’re so used to. There are a variety of places you can go, but you really don’t want to miss Florida, where the sun is always hot, the water cool and salty, and fresh breezes or spring rain to cool off after the mid-day. If that’s got your attention, then let me redirect you to a pinpoint location: Panama City Beach in the Panhandle of Florida. Twenty-seven miles of granite white sand beaches, extending east to west, large enough for the entire state to come and relax without being too crowded. Now that I’ve tossed my line, have you taken the bait?

While we’re on the beach, we can run down a few activities that we all know of, such as salt water fishing, surfing with a board or your body, swimming, diving, and snorkeling, sun bathing, picnics, football and volleyball. But if you watch TV, I’m sure you already know about all of that. Instead, let’s go for the new craze, parasurfing! Grab your wake board and hang glider style parashoot and head off to the water to face the wind and waves. What about if you have a boat? Well wakeboarding by itself is still a popular sport, as well as water skiing and tubing. If perhaps you do not own any of the equipment needed to enjoy life on the water, then I must say, that there are quite a few water sports companies around that allow you to rent surf boards, boats, jet skis, kayaks and wetsuits of your choice. You must remember, the heats up very quickly in Florida and the UV rays are more potent than in other areas of the U.S., so I must advise the use sunscreen and aloe to prevent sun burns or even sun poisoning… Neither of which is an attractive thing to have when going to our next set of stops.

Florida Nightlife puts all of the other places of the world to shame. Between the best clubs and bars, DJs and parties; nothing tops us. Panama City Beach is no exception, but instead, it is a rather jewel; an expectation set that many other beach front towns try to emulate. Most of your locations for drinks and dancing are located right on the beach, making it an easy transition from burning up to chilling out. MTV holds their Spring Break show here quite often, showing off clubs like Ms. Newbys Liquor, Blue Moose, and of course, the Coyote Ugly Saloon. However, for nights that you just want to chill out and not party so hard, be sure to check out the local restaurants, like Crazy Marlins and Hammerhead Fred’s, which are places that you can still have fun, enjoy casual to fine dining experience , and taste great seafood and other grill specials.

At the end of the night, when you need to crash, and not just lay on the street or beach-bum it out all night, you should head to a hotel. My advice, book the room(s) early, or you may be sleeping out on the beach after all! Perhaps try one of the more famous places, such as the Sterling Resorts – Reflections and Marriott Legends Edge, both at Bay Point for a high class resort style hotel. Or if your budget is tight, check out the Ramada Inn or one of the more famous chain hotels. Either way, all you need is a place to stay for the night, because the next morning, you’ll be right out again, hitting the beach, dancing at the clubs and drinking the booze. Have fun, party safe, and please make Panama City Beach your destination for Spring Break!

Spring break is the party and Panama City Beach is the place where college students nationwide will be seeking fun in the Florida sun. Spring break is also popular at all the Florida Beaches, so be sure to grab the suntan lotion, beach chairs and a couple of towels, spring is here!