Monthly Archives: July 2011

Like Volleyball? Check Out This Upcoming Volleyball Event

I’m starting to hear a lot about the 2012 Summer Olympic Games now that they’re only a year away. I just love the summer Olympics and can’t wait for next summer. I’m not sure if more summer sports events are … Continue reading

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Spice Up Your Meals With Some Beach-Style Recipes

Before the big family vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach recently, I had been in a major cooking slump. I’m a self-proclaimed cooking enthusiast—I truly enjoy cooking, and I’ve been told I’m pretty good at it. But for whatever … Continue reading

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A Visit to a Spa is a Great Way to Relax

A work friend of mine went on his first Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacation with his wife this summer. I wasn’t surprised when he said it was one of the most relaxing experiences of his life, thinking he must’ve … Continue reading

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A Gulf-Front Balcony is Simply Therapeutic

There’s a lot to be said for simply sitting on your Gulf Shores Alabama condos’ or hotel balcony. If you’re feeling stressed, just sit on the balcony and observe—observe the Gulf, the beach, activity at the pool, other people. It’s … Continue reading

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Time for a New Vacation Tradition?

It’s funny how traditions change. Things you think will never change most likely will—but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’ve found this to be true in my own life, and within my own family, and a friend of my … Continue reading

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The Labor Day Kid Rock Concert Will Be Here Before You Know It

I can’t believe there’s already talk of Labor Day, but apparently it’s already on the horizon. Some of my friends and a few neighbors have been telling me about the plans they’ve made for the September holiday. Didn’t we just … Continue reading

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All I Need is a Hotel Room, a Beach, and Myself

Boy, am I thankful for Brett/Robinson’s Phoenix All Suites Hotels in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Ever have one of those weeks (maybe even one of those months) where nothing seems to be going right, you can’t seem to do anything right, and … Continue reading

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Plenty of Fun Events Next Week

Every once in a while, I like to pull up a calendar of events for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, just to see what’s happening in my favorite Gulf Coast destination. I’m always pleasantly surprised to see what kind of … Continue reading

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Camping or Condo? I’ll Take the Condo, Please!

Well, we’re already halfway through summer vacation, and I’ve already been on two trips: one with my family and one with my friend’s family. (It’s so easy when school doesn’t get in the way!) For this latest trip, I tagged … Continue reading

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The Fun of Gulf Shopping

I’m not very good at packing for a vacation. I never take the time to make a list (guessvacation laziness sets in before I even leave home) and as a result, something—or several somethings—gets left behind. Now I’m not generally … Continue reading

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