| Budget-minded travelers who wish to enjoy mild | | | | island accessible only by boat, is home to one of the |
| temperatures and fewer crowds while cherishing | | | | world's highest concentrations of captivating, |
| nature's wonders have begun to flock to Panama | | | | bottle-nosed dolphins, "close enough to touch." |
| City Beach, Fla. | | | | • Eco-enthusiasts paddle down the |
| Visitors report that the area provides an oasis for | | | | crystal-clear springs and honeycomb limestone banks |
| eco-adventurers this winter. From encountering | | | | of Econfina Creek. |
| dolphins at Shell Island and exploring nature trails at | | | | • Home to hundreds of natural reefs and dive |
| St. Andrews State Park, to canoeing the swift | | | | sites, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico give |
| waters of the Econfina Creek or catching a glimpse | | | | guests an up close and personal look at sea life. |
| of a giant manta ray in the Gulf of Mexico, Panama | | | | For guests looking for an exclusive resort experience, |
| City Beach is host to a myriad of natural wonders. | | | | Edgewater Beach Resort offers rates starting at $98 |
| What's more, hospitality prices drop up to 30 percent | | | | per night for a one-bedroom suite through March 31, |
| during the winter months. | | | | 2007. The resort offers 550 full-service suites and |
| The area's most popular resort accommodations, | | | | access to a half mile of private beach as well as 27 |
| such as Edgewater Beach Resort and Majestic Beach | | | | holes of golf, 11 Plexicushion tennis courts and a spa |
| Towers, offer eco-savings and lie just a few short, | | | | and fitness center. |
| sandy steps away from the following natural | | | | For a more quaint, intimate atmosphere, Majestic |
| eco-adventures: | | | | Beach Towers has discounted one-bedroom rates |
| • The 1,260-acre St. Andrews State | | | | starting at $103 per night through March 31, 2007. |
| Recreation Area is surrounded with rolling sand dunes, | | | | The newest upscale condominiums offer many |
| woodlands, marshes, bird-watching and eco-trails on | | | | luxuries, including Gulf-front dining, a fresh market and |
| one side and the sparkling green Gulf on the other. | | | | an on-site movie theater. |
| • Shell Island, a natural, undeveloped barrier | | | | |