Monthly Archives: May 2012

Missed out on Memorial Day Weekend? Plan a June Beach Vacation

Well it was a fun Memorial Day weekend spent cooking out with friends and family. We even managed to squeeze in a trip to the public pool (which had just opened and was insanely crowded). But as fun as it … Continue reading

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It’s a Perfect Time of Year for Exploring Gulf Coast Attractions

My sister and her husband are taking their kids to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach next week, and I have to say I’m a little jealous—for obvious reasons, of course, but also because they’re going to Waterville USA. I don’t care … Continue reading

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Plan a Memorial Day Weekend at the Beach

Have you ever spent Memorial Day weekend on the Gulf? If not, you should—there’s still time to plan a trip down to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this weekend. I can tell you from experience that it would be one … Continue reading

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So Many Ways to Have Fun on the Gulf of Mexico

The more the weather warms up, the more I want to be in the water. Pools are great for cooling off, but the waters of the Gulf are where the action is. And there are several ways to engage in … Continue reading

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Keeping Things Free During an Orange Beach Vacation

Most of us have been there: you’re on vacation, but for whatever reason (tight finances or simply wanting to save a chunk of money) you just can’t let loose financially. Many times have I been in this situation. Fortunately, vacationing … Continue reading

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Amenities You Can’t Vacation Without

A friend of mine has invited me and another friend to spend a long weekend in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach sometime in the next couple of months. And of course I said yes—I’m not one to turn down a … Continue reading

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Hangout Music Festival Starts This Week…It’s Not Too Late to Plan!

So the Hangout Music Festival kicks off this Friday, May 18th. (Actually, the Hangout Music Fest Kick-Off Party starts Thursday at 2:00 p.m., so really that’s the official kick-off time.) Either way, an entire weekend of great music and fun on … Continue reading

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Great Weather for Exploring Some Gulf Shores Nature

I have really been enjoying this spring weather lately. Sunny (for the most part), warm, and perfect for getting in touch with nature. There are a couple bike trails nearby that I could take to, but with weather this nice … Continue reading

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Can’t Beat a Beach Condo for a Golf Vacation

I’ve always known that a beach condo is the way to go when planning a golf vacation package—my golf buddies and I have gone this route for years—but the value of sharing a four-bedroom Orange Beach condo really proved worthy … Continue reading

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There’s Music in the Air in May

I think somebody must’ve declared May a national music month, because that is totally the theme going on this month in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Check out the May events calendar and you’ll find music events scheduled for every week … Continue reading

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