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๐ด Panama City Beach, Florida ยท Dec 22โ28, 2026
The Family RetreatChristmasin Paradise
One beach house. The whole family. Seven days of sun, sand, matching pajamas, and the loudest, happiest Christmas morning yet. Grab your flip-flops, this is home base for everything.
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Everything Lives on This Page
Bookmark OurFamilyRetreat.com, flights, adventures, Secret Santa, the house, and all the details. When someone asks "where do I find that?" the answer is always: it's on the website.
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Christmas Karaoke, Family Olympics, Game Night, grab one. Nobody does it all alone.
Seven days in the sun
The Plan, Day by Day
A whole week of beach, celebration, rest, and play. Tap any day to see what's cooking.
Roll in, groceries already stocked, Christmas music going, appetizers out, family gift bags waiting, and a first night swim under the lights. Bonfire if we're feeling it.
Toes in the sand 10โ2, shell hunting, beach volleyball, and a big lunch, then back to the house for pool time and a lazy afternoon.
Pajama brunch, Christmas tunes, pool, football, and a private hibachi chef for dinner. Matching pajamas, family photos, and Christmas karaoke to close it out.
Christmas breakfast, the big gift exchange, a movie in the theater room, Christmas dinner, storytelling, and family games late into the night.
The Shell Island Shuttle plus a dolphin and snorkel cruise on the Gulf. Sunscreen, cameras, and swimsuits, this is a big one. (Booking links are all in the Explore section.)
The legendary Family Olympics, teams, brackets, medals, bragging rights, then a combined birthday bash for our December stars.
One more big breakfast, slow goodbyes, and a group hug before everyone heads home. Next stop: the Virgin Islands, 2027.
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Sign Up for the Adventures
The best weeks are built by all of us, not one person running around doing everything. Add your name to lead or help. More than one per adventure? Yes please.
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Christmas Karaoke
Playlist, mics, and the whole family taking the stage. Help run the show and hype everyone up.
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Family Olympics
Games, teams, medals, and glorious chaos. Help plan the events and keep score.
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Game Night
Board games, card games, team battles. Bring the games and run the rounds.
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Get out there!
Explore & Book the Fun
All the good stuff, minutes from the house. Tap any spot for hours and tickets, book early so we can go together.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
The famous Odditorium, oddities, illusions, and a moving theater. A family must-do.
Buy tickets โ ๐ฌGulf of MexicoShell Island Dolphin Cruise
Shuttle out to Shell Island with dolphin sightings and snorkeling. Our Saturday adventure.
Book a tour โ ๐ขFront Beach RdGulf World Marine Park
Dolphin shows, sea turtles, and up-close animal encounters. Great for all ages.
See shows โ ๐๏ธPier ParkPier Park
Shopping, dining, an arcade, the Ferris wheel, and nightlife, one big outdoor plaza.
Plan a visit โ ๐๏ธBarrier IslandShell Island
Seven miles of undeveloped, sugar-white beach. Shells, clear water, and quiet.
Explore โ ๐ดLocal GuideVisit Panama City Beach
The official guide, restaurants, events, and everything else to do while we're here.
Browse guide โWho's coming when?
Flights & Road Trips
Add your plans so we can line up airport pickups and know when to expect you. Your name pops onto the arrivals board the second you submit.
โ๏ธ Arrivals Board live!
No plans yet, be the first! Your name shows up here the moment you submit.
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Secret Santa
One gift, one match, one big reveal on Christmas morning. Add your name to play and drop a few wish-list ideas so your Santa nails it.
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You're on the List
Everyone who joins goes into the draw. We'll match names and set the gift amount on Sunday's call, then keep it a secret until Christmas Day.
Be the first to join the exchange
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Pick Our Beach House
Three amazing homes on the table. Set the headcount to see your per-person cost, then vote for your favorite. Kids under 18 are half price. Full payment is due Nov 14, 2026, and each home shows what's due to book.
Adults (18+)
Kids (under 18)
๐ง Kids are half the adult price. Change the numbers anytime, every card updates instantly.
Option 1
PCB Sleeps 22 ยท 2 Homes ยท 2 Pools ยท 2 Mini Golf
$10,781.34Total for the week
$673.83per adult
$336.92per kid
$0 due now ยท full payment by Nov 14
Option 2
Gorgeous Waterfront Luxury Beach House
$8,783.04Total for the week
$548.94per adult
$274.47per kid
$4,391.52 due to book ยท balance by Nov 14
Option 3
Beachside Paradise ยท Private Beach Access Retreat
$7,256.10Total for the week
$453.51per adult
$226.75per kid
$0 due now ยท full payment by Nov 14
Once we lock in the winner, the address, Wi-Fi, and check-in details land right here. ๐
Our tradition
Memories That Travel With Us
Matching pajamas, coordinated shirts, cruises, sunsets, and every generation in one frame. Here's the wall, your photos slide right into these frames.
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Christmas in Paradise โด๏ธ
One week to slow down, reconnect, laugh, and make the kind of memories our kids will carry forever.The whole crew โจ
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๐๏ธ Next Christmas ยท Dec 22 to 27, 2027
The tradition continues
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsChristmas at Margaritaville ๐น
Turquoise water, island sun, and the whole family back together for round two. Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, December 27, 2027.
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๐จ You book your own room at Margaritaville
Start booking as early as you want. We're locking this in now so there are zero excuses. December 2027 is happening. ๐ด
2026 โ 2027
Paradise Is Calling.
๐ Panama City Beach ยท Dec 22โ28, 2026 ยท ๐ Next stop: U.S. Virgin Islands, 2027
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