Monthly Archives: June 2012

Peace and Quiet or Action and Adventure—The Choice is Yours

I’ve been thinking back to my last couple of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacations, and just how relaxing they were: floating down the lazy river at Phoenix West, enjoying the hot tubs and saunas at my Orange Beach condo, playing golf … Continue reading

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So Many Gulf Coast Attractions to Enjoy

This is why it’s a good idea to revisit a website like OrangeBeachToday.com often: there’s a good chance you’ll find something you missed last time. I’m on this site often (either planning vacation activities or longing to plan vacation activities), … Continue reading

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How About a Fourth of July Beach Vacation?

Can you believe the Fourth of July is just next week? This has always been a favorite holiday, ever since I was kid, when my parents and our neighbors would throw one big neighborhood party—cookouts, swimming with friends at the … Continue reading

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Longer Days Means Fun Nights on the Gulf Coast

We’ve officially reached the summer solstice, and you know what that means: longer days. I always feel much less stressed and much more energized when daylight extends longer into the evening hours, and this is a particularly savory feeling during … Continue reading

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Why Drive When You Can Stay at Island Winds and Walk to Shops and Restaurants?

My sister is planning a vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach—a well-deserved vacation. She’s had a stressful couple of months at work and is planning a trip to the Gulf with a few friends. Their plan is to arrive, … Continue reading

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Get Ready for the SEC BeachFest in August!

Summer vacation is officially here! No school, no homework, fun times with friends…so is it weird that I’m already thinking about the end of summer break? Maybe it is, but I do this for a couple reasons. One, the pessimistic … Continue reading

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Be Sure to Check Out These Weekly Vacation Deals

One of my favorite things about the internet these days has become the access it gives me to “deal” websites. I have a few that I check regularly, and have been lucky to find some truly amazing deals on services, … Continue reading

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Summer is Nearly Here—Time for a Family Beach Vacation

It’s almost officially summer, and you know what that means—the kiddos are out of school for the next couple of months, making it the perfect time for a family vacation. Generally, a good location for a family summer vacation should … Continue reading

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Bring Dad to the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is this weekend in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, and I’m thinking I might have to drag my dad down for the weekend. One of my earliest memories with my dad is of the … Continue reading

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Make the Beach Golf Vacation a “Mancation”

So my brother-in-law is planning his own golf vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, and he’s asked for my expertise on the matter. Actually, it sounds like the group is in pretty good shape for booking their golf package—they’re … Continue reading

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