While the beaches of Florida tend to get all the glory, once you've seen an Alabama Gulf Coast sunset, you don't want to see anything else. The area, from the state lines of Florida to Mississippi, may be a tiny stretch of sand, but it's among the best in the region. Settled in the 1800s as a part of the Mississippi territory, tourism has been the main industry for … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
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Southern Stays: Turquoise Place
Tall buildings line the strip of sand known as Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Each has sweeping views and their slice of the beach. Turquoise Place is, in my opinion, the best of them all, offering the luxurious amenities you'd expect from a five-star hotel with the comforts of home you'd find in a condominium. From the moment you're given your wristband, which serves … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Turquoise Place
The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It has also produced some of the country's most famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
