The Gulf Coast is about more than suntans and beaches; the area also provides a special sanctuary for migratory birds, nesting sea turtles and even the endangered Alabama beach mouse. The Bon Secour (which means “safe harbor” in French) National Wildlife Refuge might be small compared to other national wildlife refuges, but it ...Read More

The Gulf Coast is home to two great beachside cities – Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala., and the word has gotten out! BudgetTravel.com recently received 924 nominations, 96,605 votes and 2,415 comments for its ‘America’s Coolest Small Towns 2013’ contest. That’s the site’s biggest turnout ever! Gulf Shores is among the top 15 cities, ...Read More

For some of our winter friends, the migration to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach began as early as November. The season is now in full swing with January, February and March as the most popular overwintering months of the year. Each year, thousands of snowbirds trade their bone-chilling winters for the mild temperatures of ...Read More