Deciding where to vacation? You'll be glad you chose the Florida Panhandle

Choosing a place to spend a hard-earned vacation is a serious matter, but when the options include places like Cape San Blas, Destin, Panama City, Pensacola and Seagrove Beach you should have little worry about making a bad move.

Temperate weather, lots of sunshine and miles and miles of white sandy beaches provide the basics, while various activities and a little imagination complete the picture of what a successful vacation should be. Destin, famous for sparkling emerald waters and top-notch golf courses, makes a fine place for deep-sea fishing and dolphin spotting.

Pensacola Beach is home to a number of yearly festivals, including the Fiesta of Five Flags, which celebrates the city’s Spanish roots. The Forgotten Coast – which includes Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach - is a stretch of shoreline that receives less attention than its neighbors, perhaps making it attractive if you're looking for a quieter experience.

Pleasure Island Water Park in Fort Walton Beach, Pine Log State Forest in Panama City and several fascinating diving spots sprinkled throughout the coastal waters are a few more items that will accentuate the days or weeks that you’ll be spending in a Florida Panhandle vacation villa or condo.

With literally hundreds of vacation properties to choose from along this stretch of Florida coast, there is sure to be something for everyone to appreciate.