Hey, girls and boys! It's almost time for Spring Break ‘11 and Panama City Beach makes it easy for students to plan their well-deserved break from the books and hit the beaches of northwest Florida. Panama City Beach is so beloved by students across the country thanks to the variety of accommodations, activities, attractions and affordability.

Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay converge. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrew’s State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation.

In anticipation of another busy College Spring Break season, the Panama City Beach CVB has created extensive online guides with detailed listings for student-friendly accommodations, restaurants, attractions and activities, shopping, events, and nightlife options. These categories fit a variety of budgets.

View the guides at www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/springbreak.

Other helpful resources available are the Wingman's Guide to Spring Break and The Girlfriends' Guide to Spring Break, which include tips on how to Spring Break responsibly -- written in a tongue-in-cheek format.

Students can also follow Panama City Beach Spring Break on Twitter @PCBSpringBrk to receive up the minute news and details on special offers and deals.

Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.

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