Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City Beach is conveniently located in the heart of all of the action. I hope you packed your sunblock because I have a feeling that you won’t be spending very much time indoors. You’ll have your choice of two outdoor pools, one in front of the beach and another lined with palm trees. Work on your backstroke or lounge with a cocktail from the poolside bar while the kids splash in the outdoor children’s pool. If you’re craving a little exercise, visit the well-equipped fitness center to get in some cardio. For a quick bite to eat and pick me up, grab a coffee and pastry across the street at the Starbucks. Enjoy parasailing and jet skiing right next door on the beach.

Studio condos sleep two guests and have kitchenettes. One-bedroom condos sleep four guests. Upgrade to a deluxe one-bedroom condo for more space and an extra bathroom. Two-bedroom condos sleep six guests. For more space, upgrade to a deluxe or presidential two-bedroom condo. All one- and two-bedroom condos sleep six guests and have full kitchens, allowing you the freedom to make your own meals in your condo. Declare it taco night and let the kids lend a hand laying out the tortillas, cheese, lettuce and sour cream and let everyone serve themselves. When things get messy, take advantage of the in-suite washer/dryer. Enjoy the tacos while you catch a Friends rerun on the Cable TV.

Surprise the kids with a visit to Gulf World Marine Park. It offers experiences with penguins, dolphins, stingrays and harbor seals. Get up close and personal with a black-footed penguin. You can also interact with an African penguin. Gulf World offers four dolphin experiences that range from meeting a dolphin to swimming with a dolphin. Snorkel with two species of stingrays or interact with a harbor seal. Pier Park Mall offers a variety of shopping and dining options. Marshalls and Target have great bargains. Department stores include JCPenney and Dillards. Tweens will love Claire’s. Treat yourself to a new pair of shades from Sunglass Hut. When it’s time for lunch, try Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, New York Pizza & Grill or Longhorn Steakhouse. Pier Park also has an amusement park with twelve rides. Visit Coconut Creek Family Fun Park for even more excitement. Test your navigational skills on the Gran Maze. It’s roughly the size of a football field. Divide the family into two teams and see who can finish first. Coconut Creek mini golf will be a blast. There are two eighteen-hole courses for any skill level.