Winter Gulf Coast Beach Vacation

By John Dow You might not know it but a great time to take a Beach Vacation is in the winter months. If you want to get away from it all and chill out, it’s a great choice in the off-season. No crowds to deal with, beautiful landscape all to yourself, and as long as you’re dressed properly you can have a great time walking on the beach. And some of the southern beach areas are nice and warm too. Warm weather (not hot) is still the norm along Florida and the Gulf Coast areas in the US. You can also venture to the Caribbean but you will run into many more people...

Should You Tan Before Your Travels Or Wi...

By Fred Q. Fishbach Is it a good idea to get a suntan before your winter vacation? The short answer is not really. Some people will tell you that if you are coming from a dull gray winter climate, that you are “ripe” for sunburn. Get your skin ready so to speak and as well keep the hordes of t-shirt souvenir salespeople from being attracted to the paleness of your skin as a sure mark – on the foreign marketplace. For the most part, as a traveler to a warm sunny place, from the cold climes it is a matter of fairly simple as well as standard advice. The...

Wintertime Blahs – Head For the Be...

By Sandra Rouse When the weather is cold outside and the snow is falling, you may want to get away to a warm sunny place with amazing beaches, marine life and fun activities. Tropical beaches, such as those in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Fiji, and Bora Bora have warm weather year round with plenty of sunshine. Australia and New Zealand are in their summer season while we are in our winter season. Here are some interesting beach destinations: Hawaii: Hawaii is a tropical island so the weather is warm all year round. There are a number of interesting places to visit and stay on...

The Best Vacation Beaches Along Florida&...

By Chad Rutt Florida’s Gulf coast is known for its miles of sugar-white beaches, championship golf courses, fishing, and endless musings (amusement parks, museums, and aquariums). One of the things that makes the coast such a great place to vacation is its great beaches. Orange Beach Orange Beach is located along the tip of Northwest Florida, along Alabama’s famous Emerald Coast. One of the greatest parts of Orange Beach is its 30-miles of continuous white sandy beaches and emerald shaded waters. When not at the beach, you will probably find yourself at either...