Gulf Shore Getaway

After a long and cold winter in the north spring fever is upon us. Across the US it is the traditional season for spring break. Everywhere you look families and college students are packing up and headed to warmer climates for a week of vacation at the beach.

Gulf Coast vacation destinations from Destin to Dauphin Island are ready and waiting for the surge of visitors and vacationers intent on getting a healthy springtime tan, playing a little beach volleyball with friends and family, taking a swim in the Gulf of Mexico, and otherwise relaxing and getting away from it all.

Around the Gulf Coast much of the lodging space - condos, beach front homes, and hotels - are already filling to capacity. Most restaurants, bars and other attractions are open and ready for guests. Visitors and vacationers alike are encouraged to phone ahead and make reservations where appropriate to ensure their favorite haunts are not already sold out.