Rising above the more secluded beaches of Perdido Key, Windemere Condominiums by Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides a welcome relief from the bigger crowds along the main drag. Let the days drift by as you relax by the gulf-side pool overlooking the emerald waters. Escape the hot sun in a poolside cabana and relax with a magazine. Line up your grilling all-star entrees for the week, and you won’t have to give dinner a second thought. Stake out a spot on the beach and watch the kids write their names with huge letters or draw pictures in the wet sand using shells. Cooler mornings are perfect for a run, get in a workout at the resort’s fitness center.

Individually decorated one- to three-bedroom condos sleep six to eight guests, have gulf front views and are air conditioned. Full kitchens have everything you need to make and serve meals. Bake up a batch (or two) of chocolate fudge brownies and let the big kids help with cracking eggs and the little kids help with mixing ingredients. Don’t worry if more chocolate ends up on the kids than in the brownies; that’s what the in-suite washer/dryer is for. While you’re enjoying the brownies, catch the latest episode of The Big Bang Theory on the flat screen TV with cable. DVD players are perfect for family movie night. Have the kids each pack a few favorite movies from home and take turns choosing what to watch.

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is just over four miles from Windemere and features unique shopping and dining options. For beach apparel, accessories and sunglasses check out Islanders Coastal Outfitter. Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry Co. has women’s apparel and jewelry as well as home decor and inspirational gifts and souvenirs. Envie Boutique has men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and footwear. Brands include Kendra Scott, Free People, and Southern Tides. Hungry? They Boardwalk Cafe or Hemingway’s Island Grill. Little ones will love the Pensacola Children’s Museum where they can learn about the history of Pensacola. At the museum, they will learn about the maritime, military, Civil War, multicultural and Native American history of Pensacola. Visit the Discovery Gallery; it recreates colonial life through hands-on exhibits.