Monday, May 23, 2011

Several Ways to Beat the Heat

It’s not quite summer yet, but things are already heating up in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. As the weather gets warmer and summer vacations come into full swing, it’s important to know how to stay cool. Visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach and the options for beating the heat are many.

Water is a popular method of cooling down—going for a swim in the Gulf or a swimming pool is a guaranteed way to find relief on a scorching day. Stay with Spectrum Resorts for swimming, whether it’s in the Gulf or in one of the condominiums’ several outdoor (and indoor) pools. Turquoise Place and Caribe the Resort even offer lazy rivers, and guests of Caribe have access to water slides for added fun.

For a little extra thrill, visitors can check out Gulf Shores’ Waterville USA—water rides and land-based amusement park rides make this an excellent choice for cooling off and having fun. And all three Spectrum properties offer a Waterville vacation package, which includes passes to the park.

If you’re looking to stay cool and dry, shopping might be the way to go. You can find great deals and air conditioning at the Tanger Outlet Center in Foley. You might also visit a local museum, such as the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola or the American Sport Art Museum in Daphne. Don’t let the heat get you down this summer!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Make it an Extra Special Beach Wedding

The wedding day is one of the biggest days in a married couple’s lives, thus many people take great pains to make the day as memorable as possible. If you’ve dreamed of an elegant wedding with the Gulf of Mexico in the backdrop, you’ll want to check out your options at The Beach Club.

Here’s what your big day might look like at The Beach Club: Perhaps you visit the resort’s Sirena del Sol Spa for a couple hours before the ceremony, letting them relax and beautify you before the big event. Or maybe you calm your pre-wedding jitters by lounging at one of the Club’s six pools with your wedding guests.

Next comes the actual wedding, either outdoors on the beach, poolside or on a neatly manicured lawn, or inside the Club House or the elegant meeting space. The Beach Club’s catering services then provide you and your guests with a delicious menu—your options include a formal plated meal, a buffet, a cocktail reception, or a menu customized to your specific preference.

But of course, there’s more to a wedding than the actual wedding day. The Beach Club will also help you coordinate with outside vendors in preparation for the event and help arrange activities for your guests. Visit the Spectrum Resorts website to start planning!