Monthly Archives: July 2012

Rainy Day Activities Are Good for Hot Days Too

Kids are funny. You might think you have them all figured out, then they go and switch things up on you. I got to witness this during a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacation with my sister and her family. … Continue reading

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August is a Good Time for a Gulf Shores Vacation

It’s almost August—the hottest part of the summer, which is hard to take considering how record-breaking hot it’s already been. But with the heat come some good reasons to travel down to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for a late-summer … Continue reading

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A Summer Vacation is an Excellent Time for a Gulf Daycation

The great thing about summer vacations is they are often long vacations. When I vacation on the beach in the middle of summer, I like it to be a lengthy stay—at least a week, and maybe even longer (hello Brett/Robinson … Continue reading

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Summer’s Not Over Yet—Book That Family Beach Vacation!

I’ve talked to several families lately who seem to have reached a sort of end-of-summer madness—their kids have been home all summer and they are bored, they are tired of the heat, and they are looking to escape as a … Continue reading

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Have a Favorite Beach Recipe or Restaurant Meal?

Once again I have Gulf food on my mind, thanks to the Eat Your Way to the Beach contest I just found out about. There are a couple contests, actually: a photo contest and a recipe contest. Basically, you can … Continue reading

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Plenty of Chances for a Gulf Vacation and a Good Concert

You know the best way to enjoy a concert? Standing on a water-front deck, a cold beverage in hand, with the sun setting in the background. At least, that’s my favorite way to enjoy a live music show. So of … Continue reading

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Escape the Heat with a Refreshing Beach Vacation on the Gulf

Well, in the midst of this record-breaking-heat summer, a little rain has arrived (at least it has in my area) and temperatures have cooled. Of course, by “cooled” I simply mean that the heat is less intense. Relief is an … Continue reading

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The Perfect Summer Vacation Week in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

So one of my best friends, who moved away last year, is coming back to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach to visit for a week, and I’m so excited! I’m getting a group of friends together to plan what I … Continue reading

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1.Head to the Gulf for Some Live Sports This Month

For those of us who love sports, July is going to be a good month. There’s the Olympics, for one thing. And the summer Olympic games have always been my favorite—can’t get enough of the beach volleyball and gymnastics. But … Continue reading

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Planning that Perfect Golf Vacation on the Gulf

Generally, I like to plan to play at several different golf courses when I book my Gulf Shores & Orange Beach golf vacation package. There are so many excellent Gulf golf courses in the area, I find it hard to choose—so I … Continue reading

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