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With the crunch of the economy, and many families trying to cut back to save money, your next family vacation may only be a few hours drive away. Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a probably the best kept secret in the south. Located on Alabama’s most beautiful stretch of coastline, the Gulf Shores and Orange beach offer some of the best world class water activities, right here in the states. Boating, charter fishing trips, and sunbathing galore are all to be found on these sun kissed beaches.

After strolling alongside the emerald green waters, you can take a stroll back through history. Take in the humbling view of hundred year-old trees draped in Spanish moss, and the historic Fort Morgan which richly exudes memories of the southern past. Next, try your hand at the region’s many golf courses, and watch the white dimpled ball soar off against a majestic background of dramatic blue sky and flawless green.

If shopping is more your sport of choice, you will certainly not be disappointed. Gulf Shores is filled with souvenir shops that offer a vast array of memorabilia from which to choose. Souvenir City has an seashells, clever t-shirts, beach towels and various eye-catching trinkets. For the more serious shopper, the nearby Tanger Outlet Center has over 120 for you to visit.

The area Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area also possess some of the area’s most affordable and convenient hotels and vacation rental condos. Hang about for a short spell, or stay for a season, there are always flexible vacation specials and rental deals to be booked. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for a passion filled escape for two, or a thrilling family escapade, the Alabama Gulf coast can certainly fit the bill and your budget!