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Florida Panhandle Beach Towns
| Mon, 06-18-2007 - 10:24am |
Hi Ladies: Dh and I are considering taking the boys back to Florida this summer for a beach vacation. We have been a couple times before, but this time want to to the panhandle area which would shorten our drive time. Do any of you vacation there or know anything about the beach towns there. I found a nice place with great reviews in Panama City Beach but would prefer to find a quieter, less tourist-y place. Is that even possible? Anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks!

I can't attest for non-touristy, but Pensacola, Perdido Key, & Destin are favorites from people I know who have been.
Alysha
Hi
I live on the west coast of Florida, and just want to make sure you are aware that there can be some strong undertows in both the panhandle and the east coast. So, pay attention to beach postings, and watch younger swimmers as well as weaker ones closely.
Also, I hate to bring this up, but shark season in Forida is Apr-Oct. Bites are rare,and by taking precautions, the number of shark bites over time has actually gone down.
Things to do:
While shark bites in Florida waters are extremely rare, concerned individuals can take the following precautions:
Always stay in groups since sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual.
Do not wander too far from shore-this isolates an individual, placing them far away from assistance.
Avoid being in the water during darkness or twilight hours when sharks are most active.
Do not enter the water if bleeding from an open wound or menstruating-a shark's olfactory ability is acute.
Wearing shiny jewelry is discouraged because the reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales.
A couple years ago, a girl from just a half hour away from here was attacked & later died from a shark in the panhandle. Very sad. She was on a boogie board. She was vacationing with a friend's family, so her own family wasn't even there.
Alysha
I just got a flier for Portofino, FL on the panhandle.
Alysha