Cabanas

Sometimes, you need a little luxury within luxury, such as when you’re spending the day at the pool and beach and you don’t want to have to go all the way back up to your condo for lunch, a bathroom break, or just a simple break from the sun. Guests of Turquoise Place and The Beach Club can get this luxury by renting a cabana.

For $150 a day, you’ll have access to perks such as a television, mini-refrigerator, bathroom with shower, waitress service, and a private patio. The Beach Club cabanas even provide towels and fresh fruit. It’s an ideal setup for families or other groups looking for a little privacy and small break from the poolside activity without having to retire to the condo.

Visit the Spectrum Resorts website for more information.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pools

Fall has arrived, and though it is still warm along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, the temperatures have dropped slightly and will drop a little more throughout the season. Depending on where you’re from, the fall weather may actually feel like fall, or it may feel like a tropical paradise.

Which is why it’s nice to have the option of an indoor versus an outdoor pool. Visitors from the much-cooler north will find the weather ideal for outdoor swimming, while those from the warm south may prefer the indoor, heated pools—which are offered at all three Spectrum Resorts properties. Turquoise Place even has a waterslide, basketball goal, swim jets, and underwater speakers as part of its indoor saltwater pool, and the Beach Club offers five outdoor pools in addition to its indoor heated pool.

If you’re really looking to warm up, the properties also offer several hot tubs. Learn more about them at the Spectrum Resorts website.

Hear the Thunder from the Balcony

Imagine sitting high on your Gulf-front balcony, grilling steaks or perhaps relaxing in the hot tub, while watching the thrilling races of powerboats as they zip through the ocean. Stay with Turquoise Place the weekend of Thunder of the Gulf and this will be your reality.

Scheduled from Tuesday, October 12^th to Sunday, October 17^th, Thunder on the Gulf isn’t the only big event of that weekend. As part of the Concerts for the Coast series, both Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley will perform that same weekend—Bon Jovi on the 15^th and Brad Paisley on the 17^th. Guests staying at any of the three Spectrum Resorts properties will receive four free tickets to both concerts.

There’s still plenty of time to plan a getaway with the family or a group of friends, book a condo with Spectrum and enjoy a fun weekend of boat-racing exhilaration and great music!

Things to Do

There are a couple ways you could spend your vacation. One way is to simply relax: read a book on the beach or poolside, float tranquilly down the lazy river, pamper yourself at the spa and enjoy a drink at the tiki bar.

The other way is to explore, and the Alabama Gulf Coast offers plenty of opportunities for exploration. Historic sites like Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines offer glimpses into the rich history of the area. If you enjoy nature, you’re in the right area—nature trails and wildlife are abundant, and attractions like the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the Biophillia Nature Center, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo provide fun and educational nature encounters.

Traveling with kids? Take them out for some go-kart and bumper boat action at The Track, or mini-golf at Pirate’s Island. And then there’s the shopping—the Tanger Outlet Center is popular for its brand name deals, or window-shop amid the charming atmosphere of downtown Fairhope.