Over its course of 30+ years in business, Resort Collection has seen its fair share of crises. Whether the crisis is a man-made mistake, natural disaster, or global pandemic, we have become seasoned experts on how to survive and still thrive in any hostile environment. In the past 10 years alone, we have encountered our […]

We know that money may be tight right now, but you’re itching to have a relaxing trip to one of the beautiful beaches in Florida. You’ve assessed your options and have landed on a warm beach as your vacation destination. We are locals and we’ve got all the tips on how to vacation in Florida […]

As locals, we want to let you in on a little secret. Based on average weather, crowds, and rates, the best times to visit Florida are March-April or September-October. We’ll break down the best time to plan your Florida vacation by season, with details on Florida’s eight regions, weather, crowds, activities, and rates.   Florida is […]

Staycations are the perfect reason to take time off, enjoy a change in scenery, and recharge your battery – all without the added stress of being far from home, transportation hassles, and potentially higher costs of a full-blown vacation. If you’re short on time and low on energy, start packing your overnight bag for a [...]

Have you been dreaming about walking on white-sand beaches, soaking up the sun and listening to the waves crash, only to start panicking about what to pack for you and your family? To help subside any packing anxieties you may be feeling, we’ve created this locals-approved packing list for your weeklong Florida beach vacation. What […]

We want to reassure you that in times of uncertainty surrounding travel and your vacation, your safety and wellbeing remain our top priority. We wanted to share a few updates that might help you feel at ease with booking an upcoming vacation to the Panama City Beach area and why vacation rentals are uniquely positioned […]

Panama City Beach remains open and available for visitors since the comfortability of what we knew as normal came to an abrupt halt due to COVID-19. The only known at this point is the unknown, but travel and vacation destinations will be ready when the health of our country reaches a safe point. Resort Collection […]

When traveling to any destination, whether it be for work or play, one truth that never fails is locals know best. While we’d like to keep our hidden gems and tips “hidden,” we can’t help our southern hospitality by providing our visitors must-try adventures and experiences—from a local perspective. While we hope your trip to […]

If you want to get the most out of your family travels, try out these New Year’s travel resolutions. Now you don’t need to take on all these travel resolutions. Perhaps just pick a couple, and they will get you that little bit closer to your family travel goals. If anything, they’re a bit more […]

“One of our goals is to always surprise our readers. So we asked our editors to push the envelope on making predictions for the New Year. They did not disappoint, from Amazon buying Expedia to JetBlue going away. What we are really trying to do here is prepare our readers for more of the unexpected […]