Nestled between Seacrest and Rosemary beaches, the gated High Pointe Resort by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is set in a quiet beachside neighborhood in Panama City Beach. This means you have access to a much less crowded beach, away from the denser stretches of high rise towers. The outdoor pool is surrounded by lush gardens and has six cascading waterfalls. Relax while you enjoy a refreshing cocktail from Crabby Steve’s Gulf-Front Bar and Grill. If the kids are still wired after their time in the pool, make a pit stop at the children’s playground and let them run off their energy before heading to your condo for their afternoon nap. There are two on-site tennis courts and a pro on staff available for lessons. If you’re into golf, you’ll appreciate free use of the resort’s practice cage. For a romantic night out, take advantage of the Kids Camp and Kids Night Out childcare programs (available seasonally). Every Sunday during the high season, there’s a Family Night Get Together BBQ where you can make new vacation friends.

Air-conditioned, individually furnished two- to three-bedroom condos sleep six to eight guests. Spacious living areas have enough room for the kids and all of their toys, blankets, and games. Take a family field trip to the local Winn Dixie Grocery Store to stock your full kitchen. Bake up a batch or two of your famous fudge brownies and let the kids pitch in. You’ll be thankful for the in-suite washer/dryer when it comes time to clean up. Throw in a load of laundry while the kids watch the cable TV. All condos feature private balconies with pool or gulf views, perfect for watching the sunset. Once the little ones have drifted off to sleep, enjoy a relaxing soak in your in-suite jetted tub. Wine optional, but recommended.

Up for a day of shopping? Gather the shoppers in your crew and head to Pier Park Mall. For women’s and men’s apparel, there’s American Eagle or check out the department stores Dillards and JCPenney. Bargain hunters will love Marshalls and Target. If you need new shoes, check out the Nike Factory Store. Kids will love Toy Kingdom. Del Sol features products that change colors when exposed to sunlight. Hungry? There’s Red Robin, Dave & Buster’s, and Olive Garden. If you’ve ever wanted to swim with a dolphin, then Gulf World Marine Park is the place for you. Dolphin experiences include the Royal Swim, where dolphins will raise you above the water by pushing your feet. The Swim Adventure is a fast and exciting experience where you will swim along with dolphins by holding on to their pectoral fins. For those who want to meet a dolphin but aren’t so sure about going for a swim, there’s the Dolphin Encounter. This program is for all ages and allows you to meet a dolphin and even hug one if you want to. Ripley’s Believe It or Not features unique attractions that everyone in the family will enjoy. Navigate through a maze of lasers during an exciting timed challenge in the Laserace. The Odditorium is where you will find a nineteenth-century vampire-killing kit and an authentic shrunken head. Choose from three movies to watch in The Moving Theater 7D. Digital effects and moving seats enhance the theater experience.