Monthly Archives: April 2011

It’s a Festive Time of Year in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

If you enjoy live music, good food, art, boat races, and just general fun times, you reallyshould be in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this weekend. First of all, the 27th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach … Continue reading

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It’s Not Too Late to Save 20% in June

If you missed out the first time around, you get a second chance on the latest Brett/Robinson special: the 20% Off June Special. It’s pretty simple: stay with Brett/Robinson in one of their Orange Beach vacation rentals, in June (specifically, between … Continue reading

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Space and Amenities Make Condos an Excellent Choice

My extended family is really big—I literally have so many cousins, I don’t even know all of their names. This made for some fun family reunions as a kid: me and my cousins running around whatever hotel we were staying … Continue reading

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Don’t Miss Out on this Season of Concerts

My anticipation over The Hangout Music Festival has me thinking about all the other concerts coming up in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this year: The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Def Leppard and Heart, Jason Aldean, and Steely Dan will … Continue reading

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Vacation Time–What’s for Dinner?

The big family reunion is coming up this summer, and there’s one hot topic that has everyone debating: food. Food is a big issue in my family, especially when it comes to vacation. No one wants to cook, but no … Continue reading

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Countdown to The Hangout Music Festival!

One of my favorite radio stations has started playing all ‘90s music on the weekends. On the one hand, it amazes me how ‘90s music has suddenly become “classic.” On the other hand…I love it. I get to hear music … Continue reading

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Check Out the Blue Angels on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Well, spring break is over for this year, but it was a good one—hung out with friends, walked the beach a hundred times (or so it seemed), and even took a trip over to the Ferris Wheel at The Wharf. … Continue reading

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How About a Memorial Day Vacation?

With family spread around the country and a deep love for Gulf Shores condos on the beach, I have become an expert at managing my vacation time to fit my annual travel schedule. Fortunately, several years with the same company … Continue reading

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Take Mom to the Beach for Mother’s Day

One of the earliest childhood memories I have of the beach in Orange Beach, Alabama, is of my Mom and I hunting for seashells when I was about five or six. My Mom found a shark’s tooth, which I, of … Continue reading

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Fishing With Your iPhone

Okay, so the iPhone and iPad aren’t smart enough (yet) to actually catch a fish, but now they can be a very helpful tool on your next Orange Beach fishing charter trip. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has … Continue reading

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