Tag: family fun
member name: Carol W.
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August 14, 2008 11:22 AM EDT --
Sometimes, getting ready for a full day of fun in the sun on the Alabama Gulf Coast with the whole
family reminds me of trying to plan a military invasion. But a little bit of forethought . . .
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August 14, 2008 11:24 AM EDT --
When we trek to beach, I always make sure to have a few basic first-aid supplies. Whether we're in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, I find a little preparation makes a visit to the Alabama Gulf . . .
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August 14, 2008 11:25 AM EDT --
As a youngster visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast, I hated wearing sunscreen. I wanted a carefree day to swim in the blue Gulf waters, build castles from the sugary sands or anticipate a seafood . . .
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August 14, 2008 11:27 AM EDT --
An often-overlooked beach accessory is a hat. Perhaps because everyone gets focused on swimming and playing, it's easy to forget how critical headgear can be.
It's no easy chore . . .
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August 14, 2008 11:28 AM EDT --
There is so much to keep track of on a family excursion that it can be tempting to leave behind the camera gear. With the chances of dropping something in the Gulf, losing something in the sand . . .
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August 27, 2008 11:41 PM EDT --
Last year, our family had a truly marvelous visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast. It was extra special because there were four generations of the family on the trip. With ages ranging from 10 to 77, . . .
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September 18, 2008 09:51 PM EDT --
OK, time to pack for the trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Swimwear? Check. Beach towels? Check. Hiking shoes? Check! While it's great to hit the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach bare . . .
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December 22, 2008 11:37 PM EST --
As nice as it is to have a break from the heat, it really will be great to return to warmer weather and the activities the Alabama Gulf Coast is most recognized for - enjoying the sun, sand . . .
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December 22, 2008 11:38 PM EST --
You know how some other beach locales promote themselves as "gone-wild" destinations for spring break? Well, if it's a wild time you're looking for, the Alabama Gulf Coast . . .
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January 11, 2009 07:33 PM EST --
Is there anything worse than spend an entire trip feeling less than your best?
We can't claim to have the cure for the common cold at the Alabama Gulf Coast (even a cold seems better . . .
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January 13, 2009 05:51 PM EST --
Hmmm, so you have two choices for white vistas: One requires thermal undies, boots and a snow shovel; the other calls for shorts, flip-flops and a sand bucket. That's a textbook example . . .
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February 03, 2009 11:13 AM EST --
Standing on the white-sand beaches of the Alabama Gulf Coast can be an awe-inspiring experience. With the sparkling water stretching out as far as the eye can see, the call of the ocean becomes . . .
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February 23, 2009 03:32 PM EST --
We haven't had a family reunion in a few years, and a buzz has recently started up that it's time for everyone to get together again. The discussion is always the same: where we should . . .
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March 05, 2009 09:34 AM EST --
It's happened to us a couple of times: We're on vacation, the whole family is pumped to spend time at the beach and in the pool, and then it starts to rain. And it doesn't stop. Maybe it . . .
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February 09, 2009 12:55 PM EST --
The weather has finally warmed up after a brutal cold snap, and I can't help but look forward to spring. And with spring break quickly approaching, I know that plenty of vacationers will . . .
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March 02, 2009 03:03 PM EST --
I have my husband to thank for getting me into golf, although at first I wasn't so sure I should thank him. He convinced me to start playing because it is "relaxing and fun." Does throwing . . .
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March 09, 2009 03:29 PM EDT --
One thing I do before I go on vacation, particularly a vacation that will involve wearing a bathing suit, is put dieting and exercise into overdrive. I work out at least once every day and . . .
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September 11, 2008 01:44 AM EDT --
If you are attending the 2008 Shrimp Festival on the Alabama Gulf Coast, don't take offense if a Boy Scout tells you to "can it." He isn't being rude; he's working to preserve . . .
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November 22, 2008 02:52 PM EST --
It's almost time! The day after Thanksgiving, Orange Beach hosts its "Lighting of the Island Christmas Tree" ceremony. It's at 6 p.m. At 4550 Main St. After the tree lighting, festivities . . .
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August 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT --
OK, parents, listen up: Everyone needs a go-to plan, the sure-fire crowd-pleaser that is open virtually year-round. There are two places on the Alabama Gulf Coast that fit the bill: The beach, . . .
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