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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
A Helicopter Tour of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach? Yes Please!
I heard recently that a new heliport is going to be built in Orange Beach. I can’t tell you how cool I think this is. I’ve heard of these helicopter tours but have never been on one myself. Now that … Continue reading
Summer Is Coming—What to Do With the Kids?
Let’s face it: Summer is all about the kids. I can remember my first year out of college, when I realized that I would no longer get an official “summer vacation”—and that my “kid” days were over. It was quite … Continue reading
In the Mood for a Gulf Coast Cruise
Somebody on Facebook shared a picture of a man holding a baby dolphin in the ocean the other day. It was maybe the cutest and coolest picture I’ve ever seen. And now I have dolphin fever. Or maybe it’s spring … Continue reading
Favorite Rainy Day Activities at the Beach
I don’t know how I forgot about this, but my dad revived the memory while he and my mom were visiting recently—the memory of a trip to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach we all took together years ago. It rained … Continue reading
Visit the Gulf Coast, View a Variety of Wildlife
I’m in the midst of planning a family reunion in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this summer, and I’ve been asking around to see if anyone has any special requests on where we stay, what we do, etc. My little … Continue reading
Who Thinks Gulf Shores is the Coolest Small Town?
Anyone who reads this blog can probably guess that I think Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is a pretty awesome town. Ok, that’s an understatement—I think it’s the coolest town. Why else would I spend so much vacation time there? … Continue reading
Enjoy a Little Music and Nightlife on the Gulf
What do you do when you’re spending a winter getaway at the beach, the sun has already set over the Gulf, and nighttime is setting in? If you’re vacationing in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, you have a couple options. … Continue reading
Gulf Activities that Go Well with Golf
I vaguely remember saying something not too long ago about the weather not really feeling like winter…. Well, it feels like winter now. It’s been pretty chilly at my house. And I’m glad for it. Really. Because when spring finally … Continue reading
Favorite Things About Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
I love talking to people who have just taken their first vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. The other night, I had dinner with some neighbors who recently did just that, and they had so many good things to … Continue reading