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Lots of Advantages to Spending July 4th on the Beach

In a couple of weeks, our country will celebrate yet another birthday. I’ve always loved the Fourth of July holiday. My family always spent it at cookouts with neighbors and friends, capped off by an evening of fireworks. There was … Continue reading

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A Concert and the Beach: A Perfect July Combo!

I’m trying to figure out where to take my vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.  Now it’s easier than ever to make the decision.  I looked through the Orange Beach condos page to figure out which condo was good for my … Continue reading

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Get the Most out of Your Vacation with a Gulf Coast Itinerary

A very organized colleague of mine is taking her family on their very first vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this summer. When I say very organized, I’m talking color-coded and alphabetized files—computer files and actual hard-copy stuff—and objects … Continue reading

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You Can’t Beat Summer on the Gulf Coast!

It’s summer! Well, technically it’s almost summer. But…it’s summer vacation! And even better than that: It’s summer vacation on the Gulf! I can name so many reasons why it rocks to be in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach during summer. … Continue reading

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Save Some Money on a July Condo Rental

Anyone up for a July beach vacation? I can name several reasons why you might want to consider taking one in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. First of all, you can’t beat July at the beach: the warm weather is … Continue reading

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You Can’t Beat a Stay in a Gulf Shores Hotel

It was about this time last year that my sister and her family went on their Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacation—and were kind enough to bring me along. Circumstances and timing worked out just right, and I was able … Continue reading

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Pair up a Golf Tournament with a Golf Vacation in August

I’m wondering how much golf I could play during a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach golf vacation in August. I’m wondering this for a couple reasons. First, that’s when I’m meeting up with a couple old friends for a week … Continue reading

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Want Another Chance at a Weekend Beach Party in June?

Did you miss out on the Hangout Music Festival like I did? Yep…I had big plans to go, then things got crazy at work. I hear it was a blast, though. But guess what? If you just have to be … Continue reading

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June Feels Like a Good Month for a Gulf Vacation—At a Discount

June—it’s such a great month for a beach vacation. The late spring/early summer weather is good and warm for swimming but not ridiculously hot yet (usually). And in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, lots of activity is taking place. Let … Continue reading

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Escape to the Beach This Weekend for Thunder on the Gulf

Well I thought I might get down to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for Thunder on the Gulf—only a couple days away now!—but the timing just didn’t work out for me this year. So I’ll have to settle for reminiscing … Continue reading

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