Hot Air Balloons

I’ve explored the Alabama Gulf Coast in a variety of ways: walking the beaches, hiking nature trails, driving along Alabama’s Coastal Connection, and simply observing the Gulf from my condo balcony. I’ve seen it from the air, too—in an airplane, which just isn’t the same as flying over in a hot air balloon.

No, that wasn’t just a random comparison. One of the vacation packages available with Brett/Robinson is the Hot Air Balloon Package—you get tickets for a ride in a hot air balloon. First-time flyers (such as myself) get a first-time flyers ceremony. You can also book an exclusive couple’s trip—just you and your significant other. It could make a great anniversary gift.

Visit the Brett/Robinson website for more information about this and other vacation packages.

Putting Greens

Even though we consider golf to be a leisurely activity, for many of us it brings out our most competitive characteristics. No matter how “leisurely” I tell myself any given golf game is going to be, I always play with a particular goal in mind: to beat my lowest score.

And there’s no vacation from this competitiveness. If it’s golf, it’s competition—even if only against myself.

So I love to take advantage of the putting greens that are available at many of the Brett/Robinson properties. I find that my short game needs the most work (not that my long game doesn’t), so practicing on the putting greens is a good warm-up. Plus it truly is relaxing and makes a nice addition to an already enjoyable golf vacation.

Visit the Brett/Robinson website for more information about their luxurious golf vacation packages.

Mother's Day

I have always struggled with the process of coming up with gift ideas for my mom. Many factors play a role in this decision: the gift should be meaningful, something my mom would enjoy but that I can afford.

So I am completely excited about Brett/Robinson’s latest vacation special—the We Love You Mom package. Visitors can stay at the Phoenix All Suites Hotel (arriving either May 7th or May 8th) for two nights for only $154.29 per night. Also included is a bouquet of spring flowers in the room and a $50 shopping spree at Tanger Outlets.

I, of course, will accompany my mom on this little excursion. Now I have to decide if I want to invite the rest of the family to be in on the gift. It could make for a fun little family reunion, and the other option for this package is to stay at a condo and still get the flowers and shopping spree for an extra $80.

Reservations need to be booked by May 5th to take advantage of this deal, so start planning!