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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., (March 14, 2008) - The sun shines bright on Panama City Beach, Fla., recognized by TripAdvisor® as home to one of America’s best beaches.

The destination’s St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area ranked number two on the 2008 list of top 10 beaches in the United States, according to TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index and editors. In its new listing, the online travel information mega site recognized each of these epic beaches for “world-class sand, breathtaking water and all-round relaxing environment.”

Located in Northwest Florida, the beach at St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area boasts sugar-white sand overlooking the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 1.5-mile-long beach has a child-friendly area, the calm Grand Lagoon.

Spanning 1,260 acres, St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area offers swimming and snorkeling in tranquil Gulf waters. Visitors also can take the ferry to nearby Shell Island for more surf and sun. For hikers and birders, the park has miles of pristine trails with an incredible array of plants and wildlife. At St. Andrew’s, anglers enjoy a deep-sea jetty, surf fishing, two fishing piers and a boat ramp. Concession stands and campsites also are available for visitors.

TripAdvisor’s top 10 beach list reflects the unbiased opinions of millions of travelers worldwide. The list is determined by the TripAdvisor Popularity Index and TripAdvisor editors. Other beaches on the site’s 2008 best beach list include: Kailua Beach Park, Kailua, Hawaii; Cumberland Island National Seashore, Cumberland Island, Ga.; South Beach, Miami, Fla.; Tunnels Beach, Kauai, Hawaii.; Hunting Island State Park, Beaufort, S.C.; Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, Calif.; and Waimea Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii.

A longtime favorite among beach enthusiasts, Panama City Beach has 27 miles of white-sand beaches bordering the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. The destination has enjoyed recognition as a premier U.S. beach destination from Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, The Travel Channel, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council.

While sand and surf is the main draw, Panama City Beach provides visitors with a myriad of options for fun in the sun. With predictably sunny weather, the destination welcomes travelers with outdoor concerts and festivals, fishing, golf, boat races and sporting events. At 1.1 million square feet, the new Pier Park, located in the heart of town, will be Northwest Florida’s largest shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Among Panama City Beach’s family attractions are: Gulf World Marine Park; Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium; ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park; Coconut Creek Family Fun Park; Sea Dragon pirate cruises; and Shipwreck Island Waterpark, one of Florida’s largest water theme parks.

About Panama City Beach
For more information, call the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau,
1-800PCBEACH or 850-233-6503. Or, visit the Bureau online, http://www.thebeachloversbeach.com. While there, click onto “Vacation Deals” for dollar-stretching discounts and packages at accommodations all spring and summer long.

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