Monthly Archives: October 2011

Can’t Wait to See How Phoenix West II Turns Out

I was just checking out the online brochure for Phoenix West II, dreaming about the day I’ll actually get to stay in this Orange Beach condominium. I had the pleasure of staying in Phoenix West for the first time over the … Continue reading

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Make Time for Some Gulf Coast Trivia

I’m notorious for finding ways to distract myself (just for a few minutes) from work. I check my non-work email at least once every hour; I make trips to the vending machine a couple times a day; and a little … Continue reading

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Airplanes, Cats, or the Gulf—What is Your Ideal Proposal?

While browsing headlines online the other day, I saw one about a guy who proposed to his girlfriend on an airplane. I thought that was either really clever somehow or really…not clever. Who’d have thought an airplane flight would make … Continue reading

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The Frank Brown Songwriter’s Festival is Coming to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Do you ever wonder how some of your favorite musical artists got their start, or what they were like before they became famous? If time travel were possible, it would be pretty cool to go back in time and see … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving on the Gulf…Cook in the Condo or Eat Out?

I know, we haven’t even collected trick-or-treat candy yet and I’m already talking about Thanksgiving. But it’s only a little more than a month away, and since my family has placed me in charge of meal planning, I’ve started brainstorming … Continue reading

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Gulf Fishing Trips, Golf Outings, and Baby Sea Turtles Would Make Great Videos

If you owned a Jazz Video Camera, what would you video in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach? No it’s not a completely random question. In fact, considering how much I would love to own a Jazz Video Camera, this is … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting, German Sausage, and Live Music—All in October

If you’re in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach and haven’t been to the National Shrimp Festival yet, get there. Now. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun and lively, and there are so many vendors selling various items, you’ll … Continue reading

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A Fall Beach Getaway Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune

It’s true—there are ways to save money during a beach vacation in the fall. This is what I told a friend recently who said she could really use a vacation but was hesitant about the cost. There are options when … Continue reading

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In the Mood for Golf? How About a Golf Tournament?

All you golf fanatics who are heading for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach in early November will have a couple choices for squeezing in some golf. First, there’s always the golf vacation package. Brett/Robinson offers a couple ready-made golf packages that … Continue reading

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Revisiting Old Memories at Phoenix I

There’s a lot to be said for nostalgia…. I was a kid the first time I stayed at one of Brett/Robinson’s Gulf Shores condos on the beach—and Phoenix I was the condominium where we stayed. It was a three-bedroom condo, so … Continue reading

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