<![CDATA[Panama City Beach Blog - Family Accommodations]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html en-us Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:20:54 GMT <![CDATA[Time to start thinking about Spring Break]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=22 condos in Panama City Beach, this could be the best season to find a bargain for spring break. So start early and shop around. The best way I have found is to search 8-10 websites and email the owners and ask for their best rate. I had one friend last year who identified the building they wanted to be in and then went to vrbo.com and emailed every owner in that building who had a vrbo page. There are always a few owners who want to make sure they have rentors even at a deeply discounted rate. Then sit back, relax and enjoy your spring break in Panama City Beach.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:20:54 GMT <![CDATA[Hilton Head Island ( I know this is my Panama City Blog )]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=19 Alright, I know this is my Panama City Beach Blog but for the last 2 Labor Day weekend's we have traveled to Hilton Head. In 2006, we stayed at the Westin. The Westin is a true resort with a fantastic atmosphere and I would highly recommend it to my readers.

However, this year we chose to stay at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort. Although the facility has Resort as part of its name, I would not consider this much of a resort. We stayed in unit 215 in the Admirals Row Building. Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived we were greeted by a large Palmetto bug (or roach) in the guest bathroom. And we continued to be greeted by atleast one each day of our stay. In fact our youngest daughter woke our entire family at 7 a.m. the first morning as she ventured to the restroom only to find another roach staring her in the face. I consider the accommodations to be fair to average at best but nothing approaching what I consider resort accommodations. Since we traveled with 4 other families, I base my opinion not only on the condo we stayed in, but the other 4 condos our friends stayed in as well.

Also upon arrival, the 2 plastic chairs on the balcony were broken and more importantly dangerous to sit on. After notifying the management, they did deliver 2 new chairs the next day. I would give them credit, but I would not have expected chairs in this condition in the first place.

I will most likely stay elsewhere when visiting Hilton Head in the future.

Thanks for being loyal readers. I promise my next post will stay focused on the Panama City Beach area.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:08:20 GMT <![CDATA[Regency Towers Panama City Beach]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=18 I have to admit, I have not visited Regency Towers (one of my usual stomping grounds) in 2 years. Why? Well I sold my condos at this resort and thought I would try some of the newer resorts popping up all around panama city (ie. Emerald Beach Resort).  But truly I have missed staying there.  Regency Towers in Panama City Beach has many great amenities  including 2 beachfront pools, parking right in front of the building, tennis courts, hot tubs and a poolside cafe and boardwalk leading to the beach.


Regency Towers is an oldie but a goodie.  For more information on regency towers resort click on the link above.  For more on Panama City Beach click here.




]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:17:01 GMT <![CDATA[Schooners - one of my favorite restaurants in panama city! And the Gumbo is to die for.]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=17 dining in panama city click the link. To comb thru a list of condos in panama city click here. ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:38:40 GMT <![CDATA[Bishops Family Buffet in Panama City Beach - All you can eat crab legs]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=14 Wow! How about crab legs....Okay so the rest of the buffet is just good. But the crab legs at Bishop's are great.....The price was around $21 for adults and $12 for my kids. They have an all you can eat Buffet and the crab legs are the highlight. This was my family's first time to Bishops. Here is what we learned. Get a huge plate of crab legs for your table. When the table is about half way done, send a member of your party to the buffet for another plate of crab legs. So by the time you return no one is waiting. Good food, good value. My family will definately return to Bishops. This is a must for your visit to Panama City Beach Florida.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:56:57 GMT <![CDATA[Boon Docks Restaurant - Panama City Beach Florida]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=13 Boon Docks restaurant is a little off the beaten path but well worth the drive.   Located off Hwy 79 just before the west bay bridge.  2007  was our first venture to Boon Docks.  I suggest starting your adventure with the fried pickle appetizer.   My family of 4 ordered two of the large fried seafood platters.  This was more than enough food for my family considering we started with an appetizer and ended with some homemade dessert.  The food was delicious and the service was good.  Live outdoor music was being played on the deck when we arrived and a large (unique) gift shop is located right next door.  We will definately visit Boon Docks again.


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]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:17:40 GMT <![CDATA[Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill & Brew House Panama City Florida]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=11 In all the years I vacationed in Panama City Beach, I had never ventured over the Hathaway Bridge to have dinner at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill & Brew House. But now that I have, my family will probably return each year . The restaurant is located in a quaint old house right on St. Andrews Bay. I suggest eating on the deck for the best ambiance and enjoyment. I had a delicious Grouper sandwich and my wife and older daughter both had the Shrimp sandwich. My younger daughter had the crab cake sandwich. Everyone enjoyed the food and the great view of the bay.


We split 2 desserts which were delicious but the portions were smaller in comparison to other restaurants we visited during our trip. Yes we ordered dessert every night.


Finally, the service was good but not great.


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]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:03:33 GMT <![CDATA[Trip to Panama City Beach]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=10 Wow!  What a trip.  A week at Emerald Beach Resort.  Schooners, Boondocks, Cafe Spiazza, Treasure Ship, Sharky's, Bishops Buffet and more.  Shipwreck Water Park, Mini-Golf, Henna tattoos, live music, Seaside, Pier Park, Movies at Pier Park.  I will be blogging on all the places we visited individually and in detail in the upcoming weeks.  So check back often for updates.  In the meantime, you can review information about Panama City Beach Florida on my website 


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]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:17:59 GMT <![CDATA[Emerald Beach Resort and Panama City here we come!]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=9 Well we just booked a relaxing week at Emerald Beach Resort. We are very excited to be visiting this brand NEW resort and staying in a beautifully furnished 1 bedroom 2 bath condo with hall bunks (for the kids). This complex is located on Front Beach Road between Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Gulf World Marine Park. Panama City Beach is one of our favorite vacation spots. More to follow after our visit....

If you are looking for Panama City Beach Vacation Rentals be sure to look at my website www.1800panamacitybeach.com

We rented directly from the owners who were very pleasant to deal with. Thank you Ms. Terry.

]]> Fri, 18 May 2007 14:16:02 GMT <![CDATA[Summit Condos sell for $185,000]]> http://www.1800panamacitybeach.com/blog.html?p=8 I just saw that 2 condos at the Summit (both 1-bedroom units) closed for $185,000 each.  One was on the 11th floor and the other was on the 12th.  Now those are my kind of prices.  Both were listed for $209,000 and sold at an 11.5% discount from the asking price.




If you were looking a year ago, most owners at Summit were asking $229,000 and they were closing around $210,000.   If you are not familiar with Summit the building is a well kept but older condominium resort in Panama City Beach Florida and almost all the units there are 1-bedroom (one bedroom) and 1 and 1/2 bath.  Looking for a real estate agent?  Check out my real estate page at www.1800panamacitybeach.com/real_estate/index.html


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