New Year, New Condo

It’s been a long time since I’ve actually wished for something for Christmas. I feel slightly childish, but there is something particular that I’m hoping for: a Brett/Robinson gift certificate. I can think of no better gift than that of the beach (which is why I am actually giving this very gift to my parents this year).

And I know exactly how I’ll use it (if I do get one). In honor of the New Year, I will book a stay at a new condo—the Phoenix West. It’s the newest of Brett/Robinson’s Phoenix properties, and I have yet to stay there. I’ve heard it’s pretty amazing: fully furnished condos, indoor and outdoor pools, lighted tennis court, hot tubs, saunas, and, my favorite, a lazy river with a water slide. Gift certificate or no gift certificate, I will be checking out the newest condominium in 2011.

Visit Brett/Robinson’s website for more information on this and other properties.

Think Free

This is a proud day for me: it’s still November and I’ve managed to finish all my holiday shopping. Not only have I finished, but I’m actually pretty pleased with the gifts I found this year. My favorite is the Brett/Robinson gift certificate I bought for my parents—I can’t wait to see their reaction.

Gift-buying is bitter sweet for me. I enjoy it, but it always leaves me a little light in the pockets—a common problem among many shoppers. Fortunately, if you’re visiting the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area this time of year, there are plenty of activities to enjoy that cost little or even no money: walking the beach (still very doable this time of year), hiking and biking nature trails, driving along Alabama’s Coastal Connection, and even just enjoying the view from your condo balcony.

Plenty of ideas are listed on OrangeBeachToday.com under “Explore Our Coast.” Check out the calendar of events too for a variety of events taking place this fall and winter.

Gift Certificate

Not to sound like a kid, but I know exactly what I want for Christmas this year: a Brett/Robinson gift certificate. These gift certificates are good toward accommodations at a Brett/Robinson rental property. They don’t apply to golf (which of course was my first thought), but that’s okay—the money saved using a gift certificate could go toward a round or two of golf (or more, depending on how generous the giver is).

As nice as it would be to receive one, giving one would be just as sweet. It’s an excellent gift idea—you can use any amount, any time of year. My parents are due for a nice vacation, and I think a gift certificate might be just the thing to get them to finally plan one. Who knows, maybe they’ll be grateful enough to let me tag along. The three of us would make an excellent trio out on the golf course. I hear the greens of the Gulf calling my name!