Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 20) 20 WWW.AAA.COM/ VISITFLORIDA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1 Coastal Contrasts FAST FACTS Start: Perdido Key End: Mexico Beach Stats: 147 miles; 3 hrs., 30 min. Long, undisturbed stretches of billowy white sand and sparkling aquamarine water are the common thread connecting the beach towns that line Florida’s northwestern Gulf of Mexico shores. From there, each town exerts a distinct personality that ranges from Pensacola Beach’s laidback scene to fun-frenzied Panama City Beach; from casually elegant South Walton County to the hometown vibe of Mexico Beach. Take at least three days to get to know (and adore) these communities. PHOTOS: (1) Fort Walton Beach (2) Heron, Perdido Key (3) Shops, Mexico Beach Day 1: Pensacola/Perdido Key Starting at the state’s westernmost front, historic Pensacola embraces two islands known for their preserved shores and recreation. Perdido Key, whose name means “lost” in Spanish, is the perfect place to lose yourself amid Northwest Florida’s signature blend of dune-swelled, downy white sands. >>> 2 3 http://WWW.AAA.COM/VISITFLORIDA
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