Monthly Archives: April 2012

Forget Politics: Vote on Your Favorite Gulf Vacation Activity

Who’s already as sick to death of hearing about 2012 election news/issues/bashing as I am? It’s important, yes, and I fully intend to vote when the time comes. But I’m not a fan of politics, and I’ll be glad when … Continue reading

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Fun and Interesting Upcoming Gulf Coast Events

By now, most of us know about the big Gulf Shores & Orange Beach event coming up this weekend: the 27th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party. If you’re in the area this weekend, this event is … Continue reading

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Take Mom to the Gulf for Mother’s Day

A bouquet of flowers makes a nice Mother’s Day gift (I’ve gone this route many a Mother’s Day). A gift card to a favorite restaurant is just as nice a gift and a little more useful. A weekend at the … Continue reading

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What Are Your Favorite Beach Sounds?

I was at the store the other day and saw one of those nature sounds CDs. This particular CD had “sounds of the beach.” So of course I listened to the samples. And it was nice—sounds of the waves, the … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for the Hangout Music Fest Next Month!

One month. That’s how much time is left before my most favorite Gulf Shores & Orange Beach event: The Hangout Music Festival. There are so many reasons to look forward to this event—like doing yoga on the beach. Yoga classes … Continue reading

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The Best Ways to Dine in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

The day begins with an early round of golf, followed by a cooling dip in the pool and then lunch on the beach. The rest of the afternoon is spent swimming in the Gulf, walking the beach, and maybe squeezing … Continue reading

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Time to Plan a Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

I’m formulating a plan for Memorial Day weekend that will blow away all previous Memorial Day weekends, thanks to a hot deal and a cool Gulf Shores music event. The music event is the 8th Annual LuLuPalooza on Saturday and … Continue reading

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Check Out These Beach Vacation Photos

What’s the first thing you do when you add a new friend on Facebook? If you’re like me, you head straight for the photos. I have an obsession with other people’s photos, for a couple reasons. For one thing, I … Continue reading

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New to Golf? Practice in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

My sister recently took up golf, and already her husband is pushing for a golf vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. She’s not so sure this is a good idea given her beginner status; I say it’s a fantastic idea. … Continue reading

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Book an Orange Beach Condo and Save Money this Spring

April is a great month for daydreaming: the flowers are blooming, the weather is ideal, the tax refund has recently arrived…why not throw in a last-minute beach vacation? Really, booking an April vacation last minute is not a completely crazy … Continue reading

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