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Gulf Shores

Beach House Bliss – A Girlfriend Getaway in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Many people, when planning a getaway to the pristine white sands of the beaches bordering the Gulf of Mexico, automatically make their travel plans for Florida. But look over on that map of the United States and you will see that the Gulf runs all the way up into several other states, including Alabama. Many … Continue reading »

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The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

The glass blower carefully placed the stick with the hot glob of glass perched on the end into the blazing oven and twirled it carefully, carefully trying to get it to just the right size, consistency, and temperature. Those of us watching, including two small blonde little girls, waited quietly to see what would emerge … Continue reading »

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An Eco Boat Tour with Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Company and Boat Tours

    The boat slipped away from the dock into the muddy water of the creek silently, with only the sound of warbling birds and chirping insects to accompany the start of a coastal ecology tour with Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Company and Boat Tours. Although this company offers hot air balloon tours of … Continue reading »

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Sunshine in Gulf Shores, Alabama – Fabulous Beach House

This is a story about these two. How they loved every single, solitary moment of their honeymoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama. From the amazingly lovely beaches.  To the fabulous mac and cheese at the Cayman Grill. To lounging in one of the pools in the Morgantown neighborhood where their beach house was located.   Pin … Continue reading »

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Paradise in Gulf Shores, Alabama – the Grand Paradise Beach House

    What really bothered me about the Grand Paradise beach house in Gulf Shores was that it was so fabulously, magnificently huge. Wait. Let me rephrase that. What really bothered me about the Grand Paradise beach house in Gulf Shores was that it was so fabulously, magnificently huge and we did not have our entire family with us. Seven … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Beach at Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Alabama

As far as I am concerned, after years of visiting the Gulf of Mexico coast as a kid, vacation = beach. So I was overjoyed to spend a week at the beach recently at Fort Morgan in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We had an amazing beach house, Grand Paradise, and I’ll tell you all about it … Continue reading »

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