Would you go to FL panhandle (beach) in August?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When in August would you go? If you go after August 14 that would be better - lots of schools down there start that day.

At least some Atlanta schools start back the first week of August. The crowds should start thinning out in early.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have the opportunity to meet my ILs in FL next month (a beach town not far from Panama City). When I mention this to anyone their reaction is, why would you go to FL in summer?? Is it really any worse than the boiler we are living in right now in DC?! I lived in South FL for a year and although yes, it was hot, there was a nice breeze off the water and regular thunderstorms to cool things down. I wasn't sure if the panhandle was similar? The forecast over the next week shows highs in the upper 80s and scattered storms every day. That doesn't sound that bad to me.....granted, I'd rather be in NE but it would be a relatively low cost trip as the ILs offered to cover the accommodations.

Yes I'd go to Florida in August. It beats staying in DC and not having a beach vacay. I don't understand the issue. So what if it's not? It's the beach! It's supposed to be hot. Take a cooler and some ice cold beverages of choice. Go inside to ac when you need a break. This isn't rocket science. Sheesh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have the opportunity to meet my ILs in FL next month (a beach town not far from Panama City). When I mention this to anyone their reaction is, why would you go to FL in summer?? Is it really any worse than the boiler we are living in right now in DC?! I lived in South FL for a year and although yes, it was hot, there was a nice breeze off the water and regular thunderstorms to cool things down. I wasn't sure if the panhandle was similar? The forecast over the next week shows highs in the upper 80s and scattered storms every day. That doesn't sound that bad to me.....granted, I'd rather be in NE but it would be a relatively low cost trip as the ILs offered to cover the accommodations.

Yes I'd go to Florida in August. It beats staying in DC and not having a beach vacay. I don't understand the issue. So what if it's not? It's the beach! It's supposed to be hot. Take a cooler and some ice cold beverages of choice. Go inside to ac when you need a break. This isn't rocket science. Sheesh.

But why go if you don't have to? New England ir Pacific NW is much cooler.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have the opportunity to meet my ILs in FL next month (a beach town not far from Panama City). When I mention this to anyone their reaction is, why would you go to FL in summer?? Is it really any worse than the boiler we are living in right now in DC?! I lived in South FL for a year and although yes, it was hot, there was a nice breeze off the water and regular thunderstorms to cool things down. I wasn't sure if the panhandle was similar? The forecast over the next week shows highs in the upper 80s and scattered storms every day. That doesn't sound that bad to me.....granted, I'd rather be in NE but it would be a relatively low cost trip as the ILs offered to cover the accommodations.

Yes I'd go to Florida in August. It beats staying in DC and not having a beach vacay. I don't understand the issue. So what if it's not? It's the beach! It's supposed to be hot. Take a cooler and some ice cold beverages of choice. Go inside to ac when you need a break. This isn't rocket science. Sheesh.

But why go if you don't have to? New England ir Pacific NW is much cooler.

I love New England beaches, but they are two totally different experiences. We alternate between the two. I love the cold water, misty, rocky beach NE experience, but crystal white, hot, sunny Gulf beaches are great, too. I'm with the go camp -- take a cooler of cold drinks, a big beach umbrella and veg out.

[Anonymous]

But why go if you don't have to? New England ir Pacific NW is much cooler.

Totally different experience. Both are beautiful, but they are very different.

Smooth sand on panhandle beaches--you can walk forever along the waves. It's absolutely gorgeous. Inlaws are probably staying right on the beach. In the panhandle, that is what you do.