September 23, 2024 by Jonathan Burroughs

Your Sneak Peek at Upcoming Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Fall Events. Alabama Coastal BirdFest (Oct 4-6, 2024): Each fall, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts gather in south Alabama for the Alabama Coastal BirdFest, a premier birdwatching event. During the festival, more than 370 bird species have been recorded across various locations along the Gulf Coast. …

January 29, 2024January 28, 2024 by Beach Getaways

It’s Time! Looking for a great winter activity this week? Why not cozy up on the couch with a warm cup of something… and plan your next summer vacation?! Instantly feel warmer by dreaming of hot summer days on the beach! Celebrate “National Plan for Vacation Day 2024” with us on January 30th. Here are …

September 29, 2023September 22, 2023 by Beach Getaways

Spending some time at the beach is a wonderful way to beat the winter blues. Average temperatures in the mid-60’s means you can still enjoy beautiful beach walks, kayaking on the back bays, or trail biking and hiking. These are the “slow” months, which means fewer visitors and more wide open spaces. And, best of …

August 8, 2023April 12, 2023 by Beach Getaways

We think we can give you 1200 reasons to book your next vacation directly through our website! (Instead of one of the big rental sites.) While we are glad that VRBO and Airbnb have helped to open up the vacation rental market, and given people access to a bigger selection of options, booking through these …

February 3, 2022October 22, 2018 by Beach Getaways

Sunrise was at 7 am CST. It’s the most remarkable thing watching the sunrise on the Gulf. Our vantage from our Phoenix 7 balcony allowed views from the East and West. Quickly, I got my coffee brewing in the condo-provided Flex Brew coffee maker; it’s like a Keurig side by side with a coffee pot in one unit. I had a sweet Sumatra coffee from home that was perfect for this trip.

February 3, 2022September 28, 2018 by Beach Getaways

Heading for Orange Beach from Atlanta for the first time! Loaded up the car with plenty of bathing suits, sunscreen, and snacks. Oh yeah, and the kids too. We left earlier than usual for our beach trip because while Phoenix check in was 3 pm, we wanted to catch the Blue Angels Practice session at Pensacola Naval Air Base in the morning. Their website suggested arrival by 9:30 am Central Standard Time because they sometimes close it early if big crowds are expected. It was a practically straight shot down the highway and was a nice quiet drive.

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