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Gulf Shores Vacation
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on April 3, 2012
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Anyone been to Fort Morgan, Alabama (Gulf Shores) for a vacation? What was your experience? What are the family friendly activities you enjoyed/suggest? Thank you!
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- Hey - I grew up in that area and love it. As someone else said, there are water parks/cart areas. We actually rented a conda down there a couple of years ago and jus...
- Hi, we went there last August. I was very disappointed. There really wasn't much to do that you couldn't find to do around here minus the beach.
- We have been to Gulf Shores 4 times, including a week last summer. The water and beaches were perfectly clear and there was no sign at all of the gulf spill. We enjo...
Alabama Beach Vacation
Asked by A.D. from Tyler
on February 9, 2010
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Hey Mommas,
We are planning a family vacation to Alabama Gulf Shore Beach in May. I was curious if any of you have ever vacationed there and had any tips, advice, or...
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- We haven't been to Gulf Shores, but are going for the first time this March. We have been to Destin and loved it, but wanted to try Gulf Shores this year because we h...
- I used to live there and miss it. We went on a dolphin cruise and it was nice. If you need a fun place to eat try Lamberts. I agree about the shopping in Foley AL. It ...
- I grew up in Mobile and enjoyed the beach often. Last summer, we rented a condo from Brett Robinson - they have a website that shows you all of their condo offeri...
Seeking Any Info on Alabama Beaches
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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Hi Moms, We are trying to plan a week vacation to the shores of Alabama. We have never been there, and are wondering if anyone can recommend a good realty/ property m...
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- gulf shores = too commercialized fort morgan = can you see oil derricks from the beach orange beach = 2 thumbs up
- I went with a family to help babysit when I was in Jr. High. We went to Gulf Shores and it was awesome. We stayed in a Condo on the beach that was really nice. I wi...
- My family went to Orange Beach about 6 years ago with my brother and his family. We stayed in a condo right on the beach and it was very nice, but I can't recall the ...
Would like Recomendations for Mother Daughter Vacation
Asked by P.D. from Jonesboro
on January 13, 2009
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I'd like to take my 4yr old daughter somewhere during spring break for a vacation.
My husband will probably not be able to go due to work, so it needs to be somepl...
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- Hi P.--that's a wonderful idea for you and your daughter; I would like to recommend a website for locating somewhere to stay; it's called homeaway vacations-just put i...
- I absolutely LOVE Dauphin Island, AL (right next to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) but very laid back- not the "party spot." I don't know what the water is like that time ...
- As part of homeschooling, I took my kids (daughter 7, son 4) to Mobile once. Your daughter may be young for a long stay, but there are some fun forts to walk through (...
Vacation to San Antonio
Asked by A.L. from Lincoln
on January 30, 2012
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So we're in the planning stages for a vacation to texas the beginning of april. The only plans I have now are we start in NE, stop in Edna, TX for a concert, see the ...
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- I have traveled along your route a lot and only live 2 1/2 hours south of you, so you are going to want to print this for recommendations. I journal our trips and am ...
- I've heard that ARansas Pass is better to stay than Corpus Christi. I wouldn't know about a midpoint stop, but my guess would be maybe Oklahoma city, or even DFW area...
- San Antonio is great for kids! There is a Children's Museum here and one in New Braunfels (right on I-35 north of San Antonio that you will drive through as you come i...
Toddler-friendly Beaches in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Area
Asked by B.S. from Miami
on June 29, 2010
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Our family went to Hollywood Beach last weekend (more southern, south of the oceanwalk mall). We were really disappointed with the beach--the sand had a bit of garbage...
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- We like the Hollywood Beach south, closer to Hallandale (behind Hollywood Beach Community Center)There is a shaded playground there too, Harry Berry Park w/ clean rest...
- I used to like Crandon Beach but it has been taken over by the masses and it's difficult to find a place to put your towel on anymore. There are too many people and l...
- I know sometimes there are some odd balls in the area but South Beach has plenty of public access restrooms as well as a boardwalk/beachwalk and several playgrounds. ...
To Destin in July or Not
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on June 15, 2010
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We have a Destin trip planned for late July. We are of course worried about the oil and feel awful for the residents of the gulf. This is such a horrible disaster. M...
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- I agree with Jenny. Call your hotel and ask if you can do a last minute cancellation because you really do want to come but are scared about the oil. Also call around ...
- We cancelled our 4th of July week to Destin a little over a week ago. We were just so worried that we were going to spend all that money and then get there and not ev...
- Hello, Two of my friends have cancelled their trips to Destin in July. One has a child with asthma, and is very worried about the air quality, and the other one h...
Where to Vacation
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 26, 2010
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We have a 3yo and a 5 mo old and want to plan a week long trip in early May. Something fairly relaxing but with a nice zoo, beaches and/or aquarium, theme park, etc. N...
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- I'm not familiar with Florida, but San Diego has a bunch of places you can go without going to Disneyland. Here is a link that lists all the attractions. I've never bo...
- If you want to save money and do something close my parents took us to Sister Bay in Wisconsin. It's a part of Door County and you can visit small and fun things for y...
- I love San Diego and if you go a few miles up the beach to La Jolla they have an awesome beach. Cornado Island off of San Diego has a great hotel it was even on Baywat...
Anyone Anxious About the Approaching Hurriane?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on August 25, 2011
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we reside in pa. we planned going to the jersey shore this saturday..but now i dont think we will arrive at the shore until monday. ugh. right now they are saying the ...
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- I've gotten two calls from the lovely state of MA on what supplies you should have, where emergency shelters are, what to do, what to take with you, etc The only thin...
- Prepare for losing water and power. Stay inside. Wash clothes and such now. Gather up books, board games, non-electric stuff to occupy you and the kids.
- Well, Irene passed by here most of today. It was quite far out to sea, and still dumped a bunch of rain and delivered some gusts. But we never lost power (and we los...
Florida Beaches Without Jellyfish!
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on January 20, 2009
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We went to Sanibel Island last year and had a great time. It was very relaxing and our son had a blast finding shells. Plus, we didn't have any problems with jellyfi...
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- I'm from the Destin area, and like leigh said. Jellyfish are seasonal. You could go the same time every year, and one year tons of jellyfish, and another no or few j...
- After living on the west coast of FL for several years, I can tell you clearwater, St Pete, down to Sarasota and all the way down to Sanibel is great. My personal favo...
- I'm not sure where Sanibel Island is but every year we go to Clearwater Beach. We always rent a house right on Clearwater through VRBO. We also rented a condo on Cle...
