Panama City Beach is Giving Back with Gift Card Giveaways
Panama City Beach is offering the all-new “Real.Fun.Rewards” promotion to encourage visits to this primo destination. Here’s how it all works: Travelers are rewarded with gift cards when they book a participating area hotel for three or more nights.  Receive a $50 American Express gift card with a three-night stay/receive a $100 gift card for four nights; five nights or more receive a $200 gift card. Through August 31. Check www.visitpanamacitybeach.com for a listing of participating area hotels and resorts. And, the “Real.Fun.Random Acts of Appreciation,” promotion happens at Pier Park where city officials randomly hand out gift certificates to out-of-towners! Phone: 1-800-722-3224

Golfer’s Getaway
The WaterColor Inn and Resort in Santa Rosa Beach on the Emerald Coast introduces its "Unlimited Golf Getaway Package," including coastal accommodations and all-you-can-play golf at two of the state's highest-ranked courses (Camp Creek and Shark's Tooth). Southwest Airlines’ direct service to Florida Northwest Beaches International Airport even lets golfers take advantage of  "Bags Fly Free" policy (which includes golf bags). Package includes dinner for four at the Resort’s fine dining venue, Fish Out of Water. Rates start from $165 per person per night. Phone: 850.534.5000

Sand in your Shoes
At the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Panama City Beach, stay two nights and you’ll be eligible for a $99 per night rate (a resort view) or $109 for Gulf-front accommodations, breakfast is included. Phone: 1-800-224-4853

Romantic Beach Escape
Shores of Panama is a luxury beach resort offering a two-night stay at a one-bedroom condo. Enjoy a beachside sunset massage for two, a $50 gift card towards dinner at a local hotspot, plus your choice of a beach lounger and shade umbrella or a water sport activity. Rates start at $499 per couple for two nights (Sunday-Thursday). Phone: 1-877-808-4323

Luau Family Fun
Shores of Panama is extending discount rates at its Labor Day Weekend "Lights & Luau Celebration." Enjoy live entertainment, kid-friendly stuff, a Saturday night concert on the pool deck and the grand finale Tropical Luau on Sunday with fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico. Rates start at $159 per night for a two-bedroom Family Suite. Purchase luau tickets separately. Phone: 1-877-808-4323

Golf Getaway
“Stay and Play” at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, a perfect destination for serious golfers. Enjoy deluxe accommodations for two, breakfast at the Oceans Restaurant, plus one round of golf per person (per night of stay) with the added bonus of golf cart and green fees (compli- mentary practice balls too). Through September. Phone: 1-800-874-8686

Family Fun
The Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa on picturesque St. Andrews Bay offers its “Family Summer Fun” package (rates start at $169 per night) with accommodations that include a guaranteed upgrade to a one-bedroom golf villa. Children 12 and under eat for free at all of the restaurants on property.  Through September 30. Phone: 1-800-874-4025

Condo Vacay
Families that book five nights get two free at Panama City Beach’s Sugar Beach Condos. It’s the “Fall Special” with rates starting at $167 per night. Book August 7-September 10. Phone: 1-800-457-8427