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It&rsquo;s probably one of the easiest ways to prevent millions of cancer cases each year&mdash;sunscreen. However, most of us still forget to slather on sunscreen. A&nbsp;recent study&nbsp;showed that just 14% of American men and 30% of American women regularly put sunscreen on their faces and other exposed skin before heading outside for more than an hour.
So what do you need to know about protecting your skin from the sun?
 Here are ten tips to remember as you finish the summer
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<li>Use sunscreen every day, even if it&rsquo;s cloudy.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Apply at least one ounce of sunscreen (enough to fill a shot glass) at least 15 to 30 minutes before going outside. Also, use a lip balm or lipstick that contains sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.</li>
<li>Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB radiation. Make sure it is water resistant and has an SPF of 30 or higher. Other sunscreens may help keep you from sunburn, but they won&rsquo;t protect against skin cancer.</li>
<li>Reapply sunscreen every two hours. Reapply every hour if you are swimming or sweating.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be extra careful around water and sand. These surfaces reflect the sun&rsquo;s damaging rays, which can increase your chance of sunburn.</li>
<li>Keep babies under six months old completely covered and in the shade.</li>
<li>Limit the time you&rsquo;re in the sun between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This is when the sun&rsquo;s rays are the most intense. Practice the shadow rule: if your shadow is shorter than you, the sun&rsquo;s rays are at their strongest, and you should find shade.</li>
<li>If possible, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Dark clothing with tightly woven fabric blocks more sun than white or loosely woven fabrics. For additional protection, look for clothes made with unique sun-protective materials.</li>
<li>Accessorize with a hat that shades your face, neck, and ears and a pair of sunglasses. Sunglasses with&nbsp;lenses with 99% to 100% UV absorption provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin.</li>
<li>Be even more cautious if you take medications that may make you more sensitive to the sun.&nbsp;These include specific antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antifungals, blood pressure medications, and chemotherapies.</li>
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10 Tips for Protecting Your Skin from the Sun

The Holiday Inn Resort covers an impressive stretch of beachfront property on the World&rsquo;s Most Beautiful Beaches in Panama City Beach, Florida. In addition to your general enjoyment, spending time with your family, and getting major vacay vibes, there are also significant health benefits to spending time at&nbsp;the beach.
GETTING RID OF STRESS
With all that&rsquo;s been happening in the world, we know you need some stress relief. There&rsquo;s a reason that a beach is a place where people come down to the shoreline, pick a spot and lay down, and do nothing. The sound of gently rolling waves, ocean breezes, blue skies, and warm sun make it a serene, relaxing destination. Considering that anxiety and stress are bad for your health, we recommend making your way out to The Holiday Inn Resort for beachfront therapy.
SOAKING UP TONS OF VITAMIN D
It&rsquo;s widely believed that spending just an hour outside on a sunny day can supply a human with their daily dose of Vitamin D. It is commonly thought that being out in the sunshine, with fresh air and the heat is an excellent deterrent for killing germs. At the beach, where sunbathing is a wildly popular practice, you can enjoy the many&nbsp;benefits of Vitamin D, including stronger bones, healthier teeth, and helping your immune system function properly.
THE BEACH OFFERS ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
The beach located &nbsp;Gulf-front at The Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach is the perfect natural fitness center. Take a swim in the Gulf, which generally offers calm waves that are easy to cut through, and take part in one of the world&rsquo;s few exercises that works every muscle in the body. Also, a jog in the sand can help improve lower body strength, working your ankles and calves way better than any treadmill. You will feel that running or walking on the beach the next day! However, if it rains one morning of your stay, we have covered you with our fitness center that faces the pool deck, complete with a treadmill, elliptical and sauna, and several other equipment options.
SAND IS A NATURAL EXFOLIANT
The Holiday Inn Resort guests can genuinely care for their skin and relax independently&nbsp;at our Aquarius Spa <a href="https://www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com/resort/spa-at-sanctuary-beach-resort/">(Aquarius</a> Spa Link). In addition to all the different scrubs and exfoliants for facials and massages available there, you can also head down to the beach for a &ldquo;do it yourself&rdquo; spa experience and stick your feet in the sand. Sand is a natural exfoliant, so it will help shed dead skin and leave your feet feeling beachy and smooth.
A BETTER NIGHT&rsquo;S SLEEP
Getting a proper amount of sleep every night is crucial to maintaining a healthy body and mind. An article from the Daily Mail explains that the sea air helps us sleep better because it is stocked with beneficial negative ions, accelerating our ability to absorb oxygen. Besides the beach's relaxing qualities, this effect leads to better sleep, especially when enjoyed in one of our&nbsp;beautiful Gulf-front facing rooms!
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Beach Approved Vitamin Sea

We love family beach vacations at The Holiday Inn Resort on Panama City Beach! You get a lot of sand, sun, and the sea! But there are also sunburns, unexpected rainy weather, and sometimes big Gulf waves. We have five family beach vacation tips to ensure your holiday is as fun-filled and mishap-free as possible.
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<li>Be wary of water conditions.</li>
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Water conditions tend to dictate if you will spend the day in the Gulf water, the waterfall pool, fountain pool, or Aqualand. Every day our beach care services set the flags according to the condition of the Gulf. The flags range from green (low hazard) to double red (water closed), to name a few. A strong undertow or large waves can be pretty scary; no matter your age, check the Gulf flag chart on your dresser so you can plan the day with your family.
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<li>Apply sunscreen before and after reaching the beach.</li>
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You've packed the beach bag with towels, toys, hats, snacks, and sunscreen. But before you head out the door, be sure to slather your family with sunblock. Once you reach the beach, your kids will be antsy to jump in the water, and getting them covered won't be easy. Or, you might be so busy that you forget this critical step. It's important to remember to apply sun protection beforehand to ward off burns. Be sure to reapply often throughout the day, especially after sweating and swimming in the pool or Gulf.
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<li>Beach Toys are a must.</li>
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A handy and helpful tip we have has to do with beach toys. Panama City Beach is a beach town, and one thing there is not a shortage of are beach shops. Our suggestion is to purchase your beach toys here; you can find anything you need for maximum beach fun, from sand toys and floats of all shapes and sizes; we are trying to save your car and suitcase from a lifetime of sand and salt. At the Holiday Inn Resort, we loan you beach toys at the towel desk on the pool deck. Our Tropical Market on the property also carries floats, beach toys, and even beach towels.&nbsp;
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<li>Drink water and other hydrating beverages.</li>
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Staying hydrated is especially important when you know you're going to be outside in the sun for long periods participating in activities like swimming, boogie boarding, or beach volleyball&mdash;stock up on bottled waters, coconut water, or drinks infused with electrolytes. Bring them along when you go to the beach or the pools, and make sure kids take breaks periodically to refuel.
As for mom and dad, Vacation beverages and beach-side beers are tempting, but they are dehydrating, too. If you want to indulge in an adult beverage by the Gulf, be sure to rehydrate afterward.
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<li>Scope out fun away from the beach.</li>
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Panama&nbsp; City Beach is usually sunny and warm; however, inclement weather can strike anytime. Check the&nbsp;weather forecast&nbsp;the week before your departure and pack and plan accordingly. Even if clear skies are in the forecast, We suggest bringing along a couple of board games and cards to entertain the family in case of unexpected stormy weather.
You might scope out indoor activities in Panama City Beach if sunburn, beach boredom, or bad weather strikes. Knowing where to go to play indoors will come in handy in case the fair-weather gods do not shine upon your vacation. Explore options like Kartona-indoor go-karts, The Grand movie theater, and Just Jump-trampoline park, to name a few options.
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Beach Vacation Tips

Some of our best vacation memories involve bonding with our friends and family around a campfire or a bonfire. No matter what time of year and no matter the weather, warm in the summer, crisp in the fall a bonfire is the perfect way to bring everyone together&hellip;or maybe we come together just for the smores! Did you ever sit by the fire with your parents as a kid on summer vacation? Do you remember asking them for help when your Marshmallow caught on fire? Or were you a marshmallow toasting aficionado? Either way, we&rsquo;ve found the perfect way to relax after a long day at the beach and a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime with your family because here at the Holiday Inn Resort, we love bringing families together no matter the season, family is what we all about. Picture yourself with your toes in the sand, sunset in the background, the sound of waves, and a warm fire for roasting marshmallows&hellip;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Close your eyes&hellip; Can you feel it? Can you hear it? Can you smell it?
All you and your family have to do to be a part of this experience is walk right down our beach access and pick the perfect spot! We already have chairs for you to choose from&hellip;and if you are more into relaxation, we will also have hammocks out on the beach! Our beach bonfires will take place seasonally immediately following our nightly entertainment and will last approximately two hours. Remember to pack your favorite smores supplies for your trip so you can make them however you like!
Our top 10 S&rsquo;mores Creations: Which one will you try first?
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<li>S&rsquo;moreo &nbsp;Oreo + Chocolate (optional) + Marshmallow</li>
<li>Chocolate Chip Cookie S&rsquo;more&nbsp;&ndash; Chocolate chip cookie (homemade or store-bought) + Chocolate (optional) + Marshmallow</li>
<li>Reese&rsquo;s S&rsquo;more&ndash; Graham Cracker + Peanut Butter Cup + Marshmallow</li>
<li>Fluffernutter S&rsquo;mores&ndash; Graham Cracker + Peanut Butter + Marshmallow</li>
<li>Nutella S&rsquo;more&ndash; Graham Cracker + Nutella + Marshmallow (can add Banana)</li>
<li>Tropical S&rsquo;more&ndash; Graham Cracker + Pineapple Slice + White Chocolate + Toasted Coconut Marshmallow</li>
<li>Chocolate Covered Strawberry S&rsquo;mores&ndash; Chocolate or Regular Graham Cracker + Chocolate + Sliced Strawberries + Marshmallow.</li>
<li>Grasshopper (Mint) S&rsquo;mores&ndash; Chocolate Graham Cracker +&nbsp;Peppermint Patty (or Andes Mints) + Marshmallow</li>
<li>Salted Caramel and&nbsp;Chocolate S&rsquo;mores&ndash; Graham Cracker + Chocolate + Caramel Topping&nbsp;+ Sprinkle of Coarse Sea Salt + Marshmallow (can sub Apple for Chocolate)</li>
<li>Cheesecake S&rsquo;mores&ndash; Graham Cracker + Whipped Cream Cheese + Strawberry, Raspberry, or Blueberry Jam (or fresh sauce) + Marshmallow</li>
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Bonding By The Beach Bonfire

You probably have a favorite burger place at home that has everything you want in a burger. We have a favorite burger place in Panama City Beach too. Well, we have several! We want to share them with you because we want you to feel at home! So, take it from our neighbors; we know good food around here! We hope that you love these burgers as much as we do!
<ul>
<li>Chip&rsquo;s Seafood Grille&rsquo;</li>
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Chip&rsquo;s Seafood Grille&rsquo; is the BEST spot to get a Surf and Turf Burger with an incredible view of the Gulf of Mexico. The Surf and Turf Burger is an 8oz Wagyu Beef Burger with a Crispy Fried Caribbean Lobster Tail on top with lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a toasted brioche bun. They are served with housemade slaw and french fries, perfectly paired with a 30A Beach Blonde Ale. This burger will be Instagram famous! Chip&rsquo;s Seafood Grille is located on the Escape Deck at our own Holiday Inn Resort and is open seven days a week from 11 am-11 pm.
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<li>The Craft Bar</li>
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The Craft Bar in Panama City Beach has some great burgers, but our favorite is the &ldquo;que burger.&rdquo; This burger features a half-pound patty of local beef, barbeque sauce, fried onion ring, jalapenos, and smoked cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. This burger is not to be messed with! Pair it with one of the 30 beers they have on tap, and you&rsquo;ll be set! The Craft Bar is open seven days a week, 11 am &ndash; 11 pm.
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<li>The British Eatery</li>
</ul>
The British Eatery is a restaurant tucked into the west end of Panama City Beach. The owners moved to Florida from England to bring some flavor from across the pond. You might not think about getting a burger at a British place, but they know what they&rsquo;re doing! The &ldquo;Winston Churchill&rdquo; burger is our favorite among the ten burgers on their expansive menu. It features an Angus beef patty with mixed greens, tomato, white American cheese, and saut&eacute;ed onions on a brioche bun. Don&rsquo;t forget to try their peach cobbler pasty; you won&rsquo;t regret it! The British Eatery is open Tuesday &ndash; Sunday, 11 am &ndash; 9 pm.
<ul>
<li>Gulf Coast Burger</li>
</ul>
Gulf Coast Burger is a staple in Panama City Beach, and as soon as you try their food, you&rsquo;ll know why! While their famous for &ldquo;their build your menu,&rdquo; which is delicious, we encourage you to try the &ldquo;Florida burger&rdquo;! It features a beef patty, bacon, egg, avocado, American cheese, and spring mix on a brioche bun topped with an orange slice! Their shakes are not to be missed either! Their &ldquo;Cat-5 shakes&rdquo; are massive and are meant to be shared with the whole family. But, we won&rsquo;t blame you if you get one just for yourself! Gulf Coast Burger is open seven days a week, 11 am &ndash; 9 pm.
<ul>
<li>The Wicked Wheel </li>
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The Wicked Wheel is a local biker-themed restaurant, full tricked out with motorcycle bar stools. They don&rsquo;t mess around with burgers here! The &ldquo;Road King&rdquo; burger is HUGE, and when your order it, you get a free t-shirt if that tells you anything! This monstrosity features two 8oz Angus beef patties topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and crispy onions! Served with fries on the side and pairs perfectly with an ice-cold beer! The Wicked Wheel is open seven days a week, 11 am &ndash; 9 pm.
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<li>Patches Pub &amp; Grill</li>
</ul>
Patches is a local Navy spot; you can tell as soon as you walk in. This place has a great atmosphere and even better food. While we know you&rsquo;re looking for a burger here, we must mention their fried pickles. They can&rsquo;t be beaten! The &ldquo;Patches signature&rdquo; double bacon, egg, and cheeseburger is the star of the show here! It features provolone cheese, bacon, fried egg, and garlic basil aioli on top of two Angus beef patties on a homemade bun! You don&rsquo;t want to miss this burger! Patches are just a block from the beach on the east end of Panama City Beach. Patches are open seven days a week, 11 am &ndash; 12 am.
While you&rsquo;re in Panama City Beach, we hope all your vacation dreams come true, and we know food is included! Enjoy an excellent burger for us!
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Burgers You Don’t Want to Miss in Panama City Beach

We know Florida&rsquo;s weather is very unpredictable. It can rain for minutes or hours. A midday 10-minute rain shower is not uncommon. We know it&rsquo;s not fun when it rains on vacation, especially if you have kids! We want to equip you with the best strategy in case some rain makes its way to the Gulf Coast during your vacation!
The great thing about Panama City Beach is that nothing is more than a 20-minute drive away.&nbsp;Wonderworks is the place to be when it rains if you have kids or you&rsquo;re a kid at heart! You can play laser tag, try your best on a rope obstacle course, or create some life-size bubbles! This experience usually takes about 2 hours, just enough time for the rain to hopefully clear up!&nbsp;The Grande Theatre in Pier Park features IMAX and D-BOX and has all the great movies you&rsquo;ve wanted to see! This is a great way to wait out the rain and catch that flick you&rsquo;ve been dying to see.
Ripley&rsquo;s Believe It or Not is a great stop for the whole family. Pull up to this enormous museum set to look like the titanic sinking, and the kids will go wild! You&rsquo;ll be amazed at what you see with fun interactive exhibits and weird finds around every corner! Ripley&rsquo;s also features a 7-D Moving Theater, a 3-D movie with moving seats, interactive gaming, and special effects.&nbsp;Emerald Coast Mirror Maze is 2,300 square feet of mirrors and has endless fun. The whole family will laugh, trying to find their way out of this seemingly infinite hallway of mirrors. Don&rsquo;t forget to test your shooting skills at laser tag! We know your family can drive you crazy, especially during vacation; get some payback! Featuring a 1,800-square-foot arena themed like a pirate ship.
Dave &amp; Busters opened their doors in Pier Park in 2014, and they&rsquo;ve been busy ever since! Grab lunch with the family, play games, and win prizes! What sounds better than waiting out the rain by playing video games for a couple of hours?&nbsp;Rock&rsquo;It Lanes is a staple for many in Panama City Beach. Try your best to see who can get the highest score! Don&rsquo;t worry about keeping count; they do that part for you! While you&rsquo;re there, you can also check out their arcade and roller-skating rink!
Don&rsquo;t let the rain ruin your vacation to the beach! Let it enhance and do some things you may not have considered before!

Rainy Day Fun in Panama City Beach

The Holiday Inn Resort on Panama City Beach, Florida, has been a part of many celebrations and family memories, almost too many to count. We truly believe we offer something for everyone in your family, regardless of age. At the Resort, you will find several pool options, a kid&rsquo;s water playground, multiple entertainment options, and a kid&rsquo;s activities program second to none!
We have come up with some tips you can take advantage of at the Resort before your next booking or stay.
Take advantage of the Kids Activities Center:
For many, a vacation with your family is sometimes a tricky balancing act. Not at the Holiday Inn Resort; we have a Kids Activity Center dedicated to that. They have activities scheduled every 30-45 minutes where they take the children either out to the beach for games or go into the activity center and play games. The parents get that Time to relax by the pool without worrying about the kids! The Girls and guys in the activity center are local high school kids that love to play and have fun! The daily Kids activities are free to guests.
Also offered in Kid&rsquo;s activities are the premium Activities:
Parents Time Out: 1 &frac12; hours during the day, the kids go into the activity center, have a snack, play games, and make arts and crafts. Parents get 1 &frac12; hours to go to the Seaglass Bar and head to the beach or pool for some alone time.&nbsp;(fee)
Kids Night out: For 4 hours in the evening, kids get to go to the activity center and eat pizza, play games, and make arts and crafts. The Parents get a date night to enjoy the Resort or the surrounding area.&nbsp;(fee)
Make use of the front desk:
The Team members at the front desk are always friendly and willing to help you with anything you and your family need. They are ready to be of direct assistance to our guests. Besides giving you the usual check-in and check-out times, they can suggest off-site restaurant options, excursions, directions, concierge services, etc.
Keep Panama City Beach and Surrounding Areas in Mind:
After booking your reservation, you should check your surrounding areas to see what is happening locally. There is always something going on in PCB and surrounding areas through Visit PCB, Gulf World, Pier Park, and the beautiful state parks with many water sports to enjoy.
Your room can work for you:
All 340 rooms are Gulf-facing, and we think they are all amazing. However, when asked, we like to tell guests, &ldquo;the higher you go, the better your view&rdquo; well, for some, that&rsquo;s true; it all depends on you and your crew. We have some insider tips that can help you choose. The lower floors are perfect if you enjoy people-watching, want a front-row seat to the Dive-in movie screen, like a great view of the Guest Exclusive Concerts, Polynesian Fire and Dance Show, and have smaller children that will want to hit the pool and Aqualand early. The middle floors would be great for the Dive-in Movies, Guest Exclusive Concerts, and if you have teenagers that may want to go down to the pool deck with friends to watch the movie since you can keep an eye on them! The upper-level rooms will give you a great un-unobstructed view of East and West down the beach, perfect for relaxing!
&nbsp;Make use of discounts:
We always have something going on our specials page. Please make sure you check because we like to offer seasonal specials. We offer money-saving packages with little additions of breakfast, IHG points, beach chairs, and free nights when several nights are purchased.
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Resort Tips to get More Out of Your Vacation

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When you walk onto the beach at the start of your vacation, you may look out at the flat water and think it&rsquo;s completely safe. That could be the case, but you never want to assume it&rsquo;s safe. You want to KNOW that it&rsquo;s safe. We want to show you the different Beach Warning Flags and their meaning.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Green &ndash; Low Hazard&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you look up and see a green flag flying high above the bright white sand, it&rsquo;s calm conditions, but you should always exercise caution.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Yellow &ndash; Medium Hazard&nbsp;&nbsp;
The yellow flag is the most familiar on Panama City Beach, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can expect the same surf every time it&rsquo;s yellow. A yellow flag indicates moderate surf and currents; exercise caution. Currents can be hazardous because you cannot always see them.&nbsp;
Red &ndash; High Hazard&nbsp;
A red flag means high surf and strong currents. Even if you are a strong swimmer, this surf could be challenging for you&mdash;exercise extreme caution.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Red Over Red &ndash; Water closed.&nbsp;
The water is closed to the public if you see two red flags flying. Often during this hazardous surf, police vehicles patrol the beach to ensure no one is getting in the water.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Purple &ndash; Dangerous Marine Life&nbsp;
A purple flag means that there is dangerous marine life in the water. It doesn&rsquo;t mean you will see shark-infested waters when you walk onto the beach; you may not even see anything. Most likely, this means there are jellyfish or stingrays in the water. A purple flag will fly in conjunction with another flag that will indicate the current surf conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rip Currents can also be hazardous, and you may not be able to recognize them or even see them at all. Rip currents account for 80% of lifeguard rescues.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We encourage you to stay aware and check the flags several times while at the beach because conditions may change as the day progresses. If you see someone struggling in dangerous surf, you should never get in to help them; if you see someone in trouble, get help from a lifeguard or call 911.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If&nbsp;you'd like text alerts when the flags change you can sign up by texting "PCBFLAGS" to 888777.

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