Monthly Archives: September 2011

A Hotel Room, a Condo, or a Beach House—Any Will Do

While trying to decide where to stay for my next Orange Beach & Gulf Shores vacation rentals, I started thinking back to the places I’ve already stayed. I realized that this past year alone I’ve stayed in each type of lodging—hotel, … Continue reading

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Plenty to Do on the Gulf When the Sun Goes Down

In anticipation of my next trip to the Gulf, I was checking out the music and nightlife calendar on OrangeBeachToday.com and something caught my eye: beer, karaoke, and bingo. This is apparently an event that takes place every Tuesday at Tacky … Continue reading

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It’s Almost October—And Almost Time for Thunder on the Gulf!

Wow, September is flying by. Seems like we just started this month, now we’re in the last week. And you know what that means: Thunder on the Gulf starts next Thursday, October 6th! If you haven’t made plans to be … Continue reading

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What’s the Perfect Vacation Length?

Finally, September 23rd has arrived—it’s finally fall! And that means it’s time to start planning my fall vacation in one of Brett Robinson’s Gulf Shores or Orange Beach vacation rentals. Technically, fall began back in August for Brett/Robinson—their fall rates, … Continue reading

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A Very Sporty Weekend in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

With the start of football season and the race to postseason baseball in full swing, fall always puts me in the mood for sports. And after checking the events calendar for this weekend, I’m wishing I were going to be in … Continue reading

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Ways to Enjoy the Water in the Fall

An acquaintance of mine recently revealed to me that she has only ever visited the beach in hot weather; in fact, she was shocked when I told her I’m planning a vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach later this … Continue reading

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Why a Gulf Cooking Class is a Good Idea

It’s almost fall, an excellent time in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for playing golf, exploring the coastal nature, and taking a cooking class. Yes, I did say “taking a cooking class.” Check the calendar of events and you’ll see … Continue reading

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Summer is Over, But the Halloween Season is About to Begin

Seeing summer vacation come to an end is always a bummer, but the up side is we’realmost to one of my favorite times of the year: Halloween! All we have to do is make it through the rest of September … Continue reading

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No Better Place for Shrimp than the Shrimp Festival

I finally got around to uploading some recent vacation pictures the other day, and it put me in such a mood for the beach. I tried to re-create a Gulf Shores beach rentals’ atmosphere in my home by relaxing with … Continue reading

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What’s Your Favorite Golf Course?

Generally, I’m not a fan of voting. I do it—but I don’t enjoy the politics and decision-making that go along with it. The thought that we have to go through another presidential election next year is already causing me stress. … Continue reading

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