Apalachicola is a cute little tourist town, and its quaint streets offer lots of restaurants, tourist shops, and the like. All in all, we had a great vacation on the Panhandle and our dogs loved it. If you are looking for a peaceful beach vacation, this is it. As far as we can tell, there are only two drawbacks to visiting this part of the country. First, the Panhandle is very remote - most people have to fly and then drive some distance to get there.
Alligators are no joke, even in the busiest Florida cities.
If you and your dog are anywhere near fresh water of any kind, brackish or clear, watch out for alligators. They will eat your dog in a split second without even thinking twice. Dogs Across America 1999. All rights reserved.