Here's what you'll find in this edition:

• Have a Ball in the Pensacola Bay Area
• 100 Days Til Summer
• Get Kissed by the Sun
• Top 10 Things to Do on Vacation
• James Beard House Hosts Pensacola Celebrity Chefs
• Visit Pensacola Launches Mobile Website
• Anniversaries and Fiestas
• Summer Savings

Have a Ball in the Pensacola Bay Area

This spring, college students and families are flocking to Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach for their beauty and proximity. Visitors are traveling from all over to relax and soak up some much-needed Florida sunshine. Don’t miss your day in the sun. With spring season in full-swing and summer just around the corner, it’s time to stop dreaming and start planning.

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Visit Pensacola Launches Mobile Website

Visitors now have access to VisitPensacola.com from their smart phones for travel tips, deals, special events, nightlife, videos and more.

Anniversaries

• 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation – Pensacola will host numerous special events and exhibits to commemorate 100 years of naval aviation.
• 150th Anniversary of the Civil War – The Pensacola Bay Area played a significant role in the Civil War.

Fiestas

• Perdido Key Wine and Art Festival. May 21.
• 27th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival. April 29-May 1.
• Fiesta Days Parades, Sand-Sculpting Contest and Celebration. – June 2-10.

Summer Savings

• PointeSouth Vacation Rentals – Save 20 percent with advanced bookings on summer vacations on Perdido Key
• Southern Resort Vacation Rentals- Save 20 percent with advanced bookings on summer vacations on Pensacola Beach
• Paradise Inn – Get 25 percent off when you stay four nights on Pensacola Beach

100 Days Til Summer

Summer really is just around the corner. March 13 jumpstarted the countdown of "100 Days Til Summer." To ensure you make the most of every day, click here for a list of fun things to do in the Pensacola Bay Area.

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Get Kissed by the Sun

Everyone wants that healthy sun-kissed look on vacation. Wearing sunscreen can help you accomplish that without getting burned. Things to keep in mind before tanning:

• When traveling, remember the UV index is greater in areas closer to the equator.
• Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with UVB/UVA protection.
• Reapply every two hours. If you are swimming or sweating, reapply more frequently.
• Don't forget to protect your lips.

Top 10 Things to Do on Vacation

Relax on the beach Go parasailing Take a dolphin tour Visit the National Naval Aviation Museum Attend a Blue Angels air show Explore the history of Fort Pickens Select fresh seafood at Joe Patti's Stroll along Portofino Boardwalk on Santa Rosa Sound Climb to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse Spend the afternoon or evening in downtown Pensacola

James Beard House Hosts Pensacola Celebrity Chefs

On June 28, the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs will showcase Gulf Coast cuisine at New York's acclaimed James Beard House, which is considered the premier stage for America's finest chefs. The chefs include Frank Taylor of Global Grill, Dan Dunn of H2O, Irv Miller of Jackson's Steakhouse, Jim Shirley of the Fish House and Gus Silivos of Skopelos/Nancy's Haute affairs, all from Pensacola. Signature dishes by the Florida chefs will use ingredients sourced from the waters of Northwest Florida and paired with select fine wines.