With the economy currently in a rough state people are looking for a way to relax and get away but still not break the budget. One of the most underrated locations in the US for great beach vacations and fun in the sun is the northwest Florida Gulf Coast.

The Florida Panhandle beaches are some of the great you will find in the world, the sun is bright, the water is warm, the sand is white, and did I mention the water? Yep, its a beautiful emerald color.

Here are some of the top spots to visit if you are looking for a low cost getaway with the family this year:

Pensacola Beach, Fl

This is is one of my favorite all time spots. The sand is as white as I have walked on anywhere. The place is laidback, if you are looking for someplace to be able to take the family and not worry about a wild party every step of the way this is the place.

Do not get me wrong, there are places to party but with the small town atmosphere of Pensacola Beach you can have a relaxing vacation watching the waves roll in. The family will love the beachfront hotels.

There are great restaurants with fresh Gulf seafood, you can check a few of them listed here: Pensacola Beach Restaurants

If you want to do a little shopping, some great beach drinks, and the bayside beaches go to the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk. This is the place where the fun also starts at night, there is live music at various times.

From a hotel standpoint, make sure you check out the Holiday Inn Express and the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. There are others but those 2 are some of the favorites.

Navarre Beach, FL

If you go east down the Florida Panhandle from Pensacola Beach you will find Navarre Beach. This almost twin of Pensacola Beach is also on Santa Rosa Island and you can reach it by driving down the thin strip of a road from Pensacola Beach to Navarre. You will be able to see beautiful white sand and emerald water on each side the whole drive.

Make sure that while visiting Navarre Beach that you take a charter fishing trip, or rent a jet ski, you will find the rates and cost of doing something like this lower at Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach than you would find at a larger tourist destination (like a Clearwater Beach or Sanibel Island).

The sand dunes in this area are a natural beauty you have to see and appreciate. A constantly changing white flow that has to be seen to be believed.

For hotels you really need to check out the Summerwind resort to get the best beach views.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

The waterfront and hotels and resorts have been part of Fort Walton Beach since its earliest days. visitors have came to Fort Walton Beach on Santa Rosa Sound for years from the Mid-West and Southeast as an easy to access low cost vacation spot. An absolutely great spot to find a fishing charter and enjoy both bayside and gulf front activities or hit the quaint shops and great restaurants, Fort Walton Beach may be the vacation paradise you are looking for.

Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier

The Days Inn Pensacola Beachfront is located directly on the sugary white sands of the Florida Gulf Coast. If you bring your family to this Pensacola Beach paradise you will not be disappointed although they may never want to go home.

With free breakfast, walking distance to virtually everything you may want to do, and that gulf breeze you are sure to enjoy.

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

One of my favorite hotels when staying in Pensacola Beach, FL is the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front.

This hotel over looks the beautiful white sand beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, whether you are here on business or traveling with the family you are sure to enjoy your stay.

Being in the heart of Pensacola Beach, FL its an easy jaunt to the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk for some shopping or great food. Or just walk out the door to the beach and enjoy the Gulf or the pool.

Enjoy easy access to the Pensacola Bay Bridge and the Naval Air Station or simply head across to Pensacola Beach and enjoy the Gulf of Mexico waters with the white sand Pensacola Beach Sands.

You can go to Fort Pickens which is just a short drive away or find a fishing guide and do some deep sea or Pensacola Bay fishing.

You will get free breakfast daily and access to a wonderful pool with the Florida sunshine coming down on you.

Kick back, relax, enjoy the warm Gulf of Mexico water all from the Comfort of the Pensacola Beach Comfort Inn.

This is an all-suite hotel which adds to the comfort of your beach vacation, the white sand Pensacola Beach, or the warm Blue-Green water of the Gulf of Mexico is right our your door.

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The hotel has a great pool near the beach and great food and drinks. Your vacation or business trip will feel relaxing with this great location.

Paradise Inn has an outdoor pool, private beach, free parking, great food and drinks, and a private pier. You will enjoy every aspect of your Pensacola Beach vacation at Paradise Inn.

For more visit http://www.paradiseinn-pb.com/

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Pensacola Beach Fl Hampton Inn

If you are looking for a great place to stay with the family in Pensacola Beach, FL look no further than the Hampton Inn. With the great bedding and the wonderful views of the beach you may never want to leave your room here on Santa Rosa Island.

Enjoy digging your toes into the fine white sand or playing in the turquoise water of the Gulf of Mexico, or maybe enjoy the time in the great Hampton Inn Pool, either way you cannot go wrong.

Located near the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier there are plenty of options for things to do.