Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Fall on the Gulf—A Perfect Time to Visit

With only about a week of summer left, I have some planning to do. It’s almost time for the annual fall weekend getaway to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach with the hubby.

We’ll take this trip in October—a perfect time for visiting the Gulf. The cool morning air is ideal for a round of golf that time of year. Or sometimes we’ll go on a morning hike through Gulf State Park and try to catch one of the coastal birds on camera. By the time we return to our condo, the day has warmed up and we head to the beach or pool, where we spend the day simply relaxing (often we go back and forth between the two). By evening we’re ready for a nice dinner out, preferably somewhere we can enjoy the cool evening air—or we may take advantage of our condo’s full kitchen and have a cozy dinner in.

It’s always a wonderful introduction to the fall season. And not that planning this mini-vacation isn’t enjoyable anyway, but I’m especially enjoying it this year—getting one night free always helps. Gulf Shores Plantation is now offering Fall Condo Bonus Days, which means our third night is free (as long as arrive sometime between now and October 31st).

One night free equates to saved money, which translates to: shopping spree! And thus completes a perfect weekend getaway on the Gulf.