Dreaming of a Boat

I often dream of getting my own boat—a big boat. Maybe a yacht. I think I would give up my house and live on this yacht, and spend my days cruising along the Gulf Coast, fishing, and just relaxing.

Alright, so that’s a bit far-fetched, unless I manage to win the lottery. But a small, reasonably priced boat is not as much of a stretch, and is actually part of my long-term goals (actually, it’s been a long-term goal for a while, so it’s becoming more of a short-term accomplishment). I do intend to own my own boat one day, and I know the perfect place to take it: Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club.

One of the many benefits of this condo is it’s located on a lagoon and allows boats and personal watercraft. So once I get my boat, I can haul it down there and go boating right out of the lagoon. Plus the condo has several other amenities, like a pool and lighted tennis courts, hot tubs, and a putting green. Can’t wait to spend my first weekend down there as a boat owner!

Karaoke

One of my cousins got a karaoke machine for Christmas and shared it with the family on New Year’s Eve. Honestly, I had never done karaoke before. I think I am officially hooked.

Even though it was a small gathering of family, belting out some of my favorite tunes gave me a little bit of a rush. They may disagree, but I think my voice isn’t half bad. I just need a little practice—perhaps my own karaoke machine?

This could be a fun vacation activity, too: a karaoke machine in the condo on the buddies trip this spring would make some interesting memories. Then perhaps we could step it up with some public karaoke. The night life in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area is active, and several places offer karaoke—check out the music and nightlife calendar on the OrangeBeachToday website. Now to work on my nerve…

Valentine's Day

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is close—February will be here before we know it. If you really want to wow that special someone, start planning now; being caught empty-handed on the big day is no fun (and, unfortunately, I speak from experience).

If you really want to make the holiday special, plan a trip to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Book a condo with Brett/Robinson and you’ll have a couple great options. First, the romance vacation package: in addition to your condo, you get a gourmet basket and beverage, dinner for two at the Sunset Cork Room in Gulf Shores, and a private one-hour boat cruise.

For those of you who are already married, Lulu’s and Brett/Robinson’s vow renewal celebration may be the way to go. With this package you get a two-night stay at the Phoenix All Suites Hotel, a gift basket and flowers. Then there’s the vow renewal ceremony on Saturday, February 12th and breakfast at Lulu’s on Sunday, February 13th.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to really get romantic! Visit Brett/Robinson’s website for more information.

Golf and Hot Tubs

I’m getting old. I’m not that old yet, but I feel myself getting older. The two rounds of golf I played this past weekend—after not playing in several weeks—really took a physical toll on me. Guess I really need to whip myself into shape before my first big golf trip of the year.

I’m also looking at ways to ease my sore muscles after a good long game of golf. One method that often helps when I’m vacationing in Gulf Shores is a soak in a hot tub. That makes for a nice day, too—eighteen holes followed by a relaxing dip in the hot tub. Steaming in the sauna is nice, too. Fortunately, my favorite Brett/Robinson condominiums offer both of these amenities—which is a big bonus when planning my golf getaways.

In the meantime, I’m contemplating getting my own hot tub…Then again, I think my money would be better spent on trips to my favorite vacation spots on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast.

Mardi Gras

Getting back into the swing of things after the Christmas holiday is always tough for me. I had a nice visit with family complete with several days of celebrating and over-eating. Now the decorations have come down and regular life is setting back in.

But there’s always something to look forward to, and right now I’m setting my sights on the next big celebration: Mardi Gras. If you’re looking for a good place to party during this time, you should visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Several parades and events will take place in the area throughout the Mardi Gras weekend. And on Fat Tuesday—March 8th—LuLu’s Mardi Gras 6th Anniversary Celebration and Boat Parade will take place starting at 10 a.m., with live music from 1 to 9 p.m. Laissez les bons temp roulet!