Gulf Shores, Blog Post #3

Gulf Shores, Alabama was one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been. Tan skin, stunning beaches and long nights, made this vacation one of the most memorable. My friends and I spent countless hours soaking up the sun on the beach and lounging by the pool. Some of my best memories were made in this small town. I will never forget this wonderful vacation and hope that these memories will last a lifetime. Like it says in the photo, Small Town, Big beach! Also, great times!

The beaches here, were absolutely breath taking! The water was crystal blue and the most perfect temperature for when you were hot from laying on the beach. Being able to see your toes through the water was like a complete shock for someone whose home is steps away from the Saginaw Bay. There were several entertainment options if you were feeling bored from baking under the hot sun. Stands were set up for jet skiing options, parasailing, and tubing on the ocean! At night, we often went for walks on the beach and throughout the sand you could catch crabs or even see some nighttime feeders come up to shore for dinner. The waves crashing on the shore were a relaxing ending to a long day. If we weren't laying by the beach, we were laying by the pool. The pool was an easy access point and had a really fun atmosphere. There was always music, people dancing, and the pool was always cool and refreshing.

Night life in Alabama was absolutely awesome! There was always somewhere to go or something to see. We spent our nights riding go carts, zip lining, and eating dinner at the most entertaining restaurants. One night, we went to a small attractions park, where there were go carts, putt putt golfing, and so much more. It was definitely a hot spot for travelers and there were a lot of spring breakers there to join in on the fun! We went shopping along the main strip of Gulf Shores, almost every night. It wasn't ideal for my wallet, but it was a lot of fun to look around each shop and buy our souvenirs. On one of our final nights, we went to a restaurant called The Hangout (shown above). This wasn't your average restaurant and was one of the most memorable portions of this trip. The Hangout was just simply a restaurant, there was live music, a DJ, a foam party and a very informal and inviting atmosphere. During dinner, we sang along to music and were actually encouraged to dance along to the music.... on our table! It was so funny how many families and teens there were, just dancing on the table after dinner, like it was normal! Waitresses and waiters told us to just have fun and thats exactly what we did! We ended up spending hours dancing, laughing, and Cupid Shuffling on our table. What a crazy experience! The vibes in that restaurant were so chill and it was awesome to let loose and have fun with people we didn't even know. 

One thing many people don't realize on vacation, is the little things that happen that you won't forget and will continue to laugh about  even on the ride back to reality. In the photo above, I remember exactly what we were laughing about. I was typing out a tweet and wrote "self of steam", instead of "self esteem". It may not seem funny to anyone else, but in that moment I was just laying in my bed, laughing until my stomach hurt, with one of my best friends. Getting ready every morning and watching movies with them every night, was one of the best parts of the entire vacation. Spending genuine time with the people you care about can definitely make vacation more memorable. I will always remember my week in Gulf Shores and will for sure be visiting again. (663 words)