Panama City Beach

Labor Day seems to be a misnomer since most Americans celebrate the event playing instead of working. Perhaps it should be named “Play Day”! Actually, the holiday was established as a Federal holiday back in 1894 to honor the accomplishments of those who labor in the fields of industry, commerce and agriculture.
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There are two beachside communities called Laguna Beach.  One is located in California on the cold waters of the Pacific with lots of rocks and the other is on the warm, jewel toned Gulf waters of the Emerald Coast with soft, pure white sand!  Our Florida version, the small community of Laguna Beach, is nestled on sunny, sparkling, sugar white sand beaches a little over two miles west ...
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There is an old wives’ tale that says your life in the new year is determined by how you spend your New Year's Day. Many of our Ocean Reef guests make a point to celebrate the beginning of the coming year along the sparkling white beaches of the Emerald Coast.
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The wonderful season of glad tidings, peace and "good will towards men" is rapidly approaching here in Destin and along the Emerald Coast as Ocean Reef gets everything ready for our holiday visitors. Many of our guests come here for an annual family tradition just before, during or right after Christmas.
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Imagine escaping the snowy north in the dead of winter and arriving to the Emerald Coast late one full moon night. As you take your first drive along the Gulf of Mexico, you look out the window through the moon light and see snow covering the entire beach. It has even blown around and created giant snow drifts! The road is clear, so a lot must have melted since the temperature is only in the ...
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Thanksgiving is the unique 147 year old American holiday, set aside to give thanks for God's blessings. It was established by Abraham Lincoln during one of America's darkest times in 1863, shortly after the devastating Gettysburg battle during the Civil War. In both good times and in bad, Thanksgiving has always been a gathering to celebrate our biggest blessing, that of beloved friends and ...
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Ocean Reef is pleased to provide free rounds of golf at some of the Emerald Coast's most beautiful and challenging golf courses for our guests. Due to our moderate climate and plentiful sunshine, unique golf adventures are available year-round. Days range from the crisp, blue skies in fall or winter to azalea blossomed beauty at springtime to green, balmy, breezy summers. There are so many ...
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Happy Birthday America! Huge celebrations are planned throughout the Gulf Coast over the July 4th Holiday Weekend. Various events are described as being star spangled spectaculars with special fireworks extravaganzas! They cover a broad spectrum ranging from old fashioned, Norman Rockwell type events to completely choreographed, state of the art, musical fireworks presentations. What better way ...
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Yes, you can vacation to the Gulf Coast with you four-legged family member! Ocean Reef Resorts is proud to provide you with Pet Friendly accommodations at many of our fine rental properties. Your pet is a beloved member of your family so feel free to bring them along to share another memorable vacation.
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