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Charter fishing, craft beer, championship golf…it’s all the makings for a guys weekend in Gulf Shores, AL. You hear about girlfriend getaways all the time, but when was the last time you packed your brew crew into the car and bonded over a flight of craft beer? Whatever your answer is, it’s probably been too long! Whether you’re planning a bachelor party, a dadcation or even a father/son vacation, learn why Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has your passport to fun. We’re rounding up our three favorite reasons to make

Is a hassle-free holiday calling your name? Sit back and relax with Thanksgiving in Gulf Shores. Great fall weather and even better fall rates on your favorite Gulf Shores condos are just two of the perks of a holiday at the beach. What else do you need to know about spending Turkey Day on Alabama’s beaches? We have the details! Wide-Open Beaches and Great Weather One of the perks of fall is our spacious beaches and mild weather. There’s plenty of room for a pre-dinner game of sand football, volleyball or

You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy a great tale of time’s past. The Alabama Gulf Coast is steeped in history and lore. History in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and the surrounding areas boasts wartime forts, antebellum homes, trains, historic hospitals and so much more.   Military History in Gulf Shores, Alabama The beachside cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach were not always a haven for vacationers. In fact, just a few hundred years ago, you could hear the thundering sound of cannon fire as soldiers

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Fall ranks high as one of our favorite seasons to spend on the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. We’ll start with the obvious reasons:   Phenomenal weather. Mild temperatures and relaxing breezes give the beach a whole different, refreshing atmosphere. Smaller crowds. With school back in session, Alabama beaches feel like your own, private peace of paradise. Affordable rates. Take advantage of off-season rates on Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan rentals. It’s the perfect time to book

  Over the last decade, the Alabama Gulf Coast has become a culinary mecca for creative cuisine. Award-winning chefs paired with unique dining concepts have us salivating for more! Not to disappoint, local restaurateurs and chefs have upped the ante with these five unique Orange Beach and Gulf Shores restaurants. During your next beach vacation, pack your suitcase and your appetite. You might as well throw in some stretchy pants, too!   Sunliner Diner  I  Gulf Shores Restaurant 100 E. 2nd Ave., Gulf Shores, AL 251-937-6590 Perhaps the most happening

Whether it’s rest from hectic, day-to-day life or a time to reunite with your best friends, fall is the ideal time to make a break for the beach and plan a girls getaway in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Call your best girls and get ready for a weekend – or an entire week – of fun in the sun while you keep on summering on Alabama’s white-sand beaches. Read on to learn to learn four reasons you need to plan a girls getaway now! Weather in Gulf Shores

Fall is culinary festival season along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have become a culinary mecca. Foodies from far and near converge on Alabama beaches for fun, sun and endless eats. Whether you’re a wine lover, seafood aficionado or just love a fun festival with great food and live entertainment, you’ll find a Gulf Shores or Orange Beach festival that’ll tickle your taste buds.   Read on for some of our favorite festivals and book your beach vacation rental before the other foodies decide to cook

When we say “bring the whole family on vacation,” we really do mean the entire family, including your fur child. We know planning a dog-friendly vacation can be tricky. Not everyone loves our four-legged family members as much as we do. It’s shocking, we know! But, don’t let that deter you from enjoying a beach vacation fit for the entire family. Before you hit the road with pup in tow, read up on these five things to know about a dog-friendly vacation on Alabama beaches. Dog-Friendly Beaches Not all beaches

Ignore that school bell. On Alabama beaches, summer is still in session! Spend the last days of August soaking up the sun and creating vacation memories with family before the kids hit the books. There are plenty of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores events to keep you as busy as you want to be.   When you’re not building sandcastles, kayaking or treating the family to their favorite beach breakfast spots, check out these hot, late-summer Orange Beach and Gulf Shores events and get back to the beach before back

You’ve spent the week relaxing on Alabama’s white-sand beaches, but now you need some adrenaline-pumping fun for one last vacation hoorah. What do you do? We’ve got ideas to give you the thrills and chills you’re seeking with these unique Orange Beach and Gulf Shores activities. Charter Fishing  I  Orange Beach We’re not talking about the kind of fishing your grandpa did. We’re talking rod-bending, arm-aching charter fishing 30 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. As the charter fishing mecca of the Southeast, Orange Beach boasts more than 100