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Avoid Rising Gas Prices With Summer Vacation to Alabama's Beach

Family Friendly Destination

"An overwhelming majority of people drive to our beautiful beaches from the Southeast and Midwest," said Mike Foster, vice-president of the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We showcase a family-friendly destination that offers a lot of things to see and do at reasonable prices."

Aside from being the closest beach (http://www.gulfshores.com) to Southern metropolitans, such asBirmingham,Atlanta, andNashville, the Alabama Gulf Coast offers 32 miles of sugar white sand and over 15,000 rooms. From "The Little Zoo That Could" to a major summer concert series,Gulf Shores and Orange Beach remains a favorite drive-to destination. Even though nearly 4.5 million people make the annual trek to the area, the Alabama Gulf Coast has preserved its charming coastal atmosphere highlighted with a dash of Southern hospitality.

Make life long memories while fishing aboard a chartered boat or from the shores of Lake Shelby. Golfers must check out some of the area's nine signature courses while the little ones live for an afternoon of putt-putt golf. Ladies, pamper yourself with a much-needed shopping trip to the quaint beachside boutiques or check out the large shopping complexes, such as Tanger Outlet Center inFoley, AL.

"Every family member will find something that fits his or her interests," Foster said. "And best of all, families don't have to spend a fortune in gas to get here. Plus, they can save even more money by finding a great deal http://gulfshores.com/packages-deals on a spacious condo or beach house at our website -- http://www.orangebeach.com."

To find out more information of the Alabama Gulf Coast, visit http://www.gulfshores.com or http://www.orangebeach.com.

SOURCE Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau