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Hotels Overview

Chain hotels and motels flank the major highways in all but the smallest towns here, but because most Panhandle visitors come to stay and play for a week or more, long-term lodging is definitely the most popular and plentiful option. Beach communities all along the coast offer short- and long-term rentals tailored to fit every lifestyle, from the simplest efficiencies to secluded bungalows to fully furnished condos and even spectacular vacation homes that peek out from between powdery dunes. Great for families and get-togethers, they let you do your own housekeeping and cooking and explore the area without tour guides. Local visitors bureaus often act as clearinghouses for these types of properties. You can also opt to stay at one of the all-inclusive resorts where everything you might need or wish to do is available on-site.