Category Archives: Attractions

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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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

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A Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Vacation Can Save You Money

Well gas prices seem to have come down finally, which is a relief—of course they’re still much higher than I’d like to see, and with summer coming, I’m sure they’re not going to stay down. I hear a lot of … Continue reading

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Get Ready for Summer Fun on the Gulf!

I am so loving this warmer weather lately! And with only a few weeks of school left…well, I can hardly think of anything other than summer these days. Here’s what I have on my mind these days: Gulf Shores attractions that … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Just Having Fun with Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Attractions

Oh yeah, it’s almost time for Christmas break! Know what the best part of being on Christmas break in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is? Having time to visit my favorite Gulf Coast attractions! One of my favorites to visit … Continue reading

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