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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

January

Sports Travel Magazine: Gulf Shores Tourism Creates Custom Marketing Resources
Fox10: Highway 59 Expansion Coming to Gulf Shores
Trip Savvy: 2020 Editor's Choice Awards - Quick Responders
Travel Awaits: 7 Tips for Kayaking with Dolphins and Manatees on Alabama's Gulf Coast

February

Small Market Meeting: Gather an Golf in the South
USA Today 10Best: 10 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Home
AJC: Road Tripping Through Alabama
Growing Up Godfrey: Coastal Distancing: The Beach in Alabama is the Perfect Place for a Work-cation
AL.com: Amtrak Gulf Coast Service Starting in 2022

March

Budget Travel: 6 Road Trip Stops Along the Underrated Gulf Coast
My New Orleans: Beach Please - Making the Great Escape to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Mullet Wrapper: “Women of the Island: Shattering Glass Ceilings” social campaign highlights 30 women breaking barriers
Newsweek: Spring Break is Back in 4 U.S. Cities as Hotel Occupancy Nears Pre-Covid Levels
Passports and Grub: 20 Reasons to Visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Southern Living: Your Guide to Alabama's Gulf State Park - A Coastal Gem You'll Want to Visit Again and Again

April

Matador Network: 7 ways to enjoy the outdoors on the Alabama Gulf Coast
AL.com: Alabama’s Gulf State Park Pier partially reopens
National Geographic: Birds, bison, and bears—here’s how to see wildlife from your car
Adventure Mom Blog: Best Places to Eat in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Newsweek: 25 Most Popular Beach Towns in America
NOLA.com: A new waterpark is opening on the Alabama Gulf Coast this summer; here are the details

May

Southern Living: 11 Southern Beaches and Islands That'll Have You Dreaming of a Tropical Getaway
WKRG: A Turtle’s Journey: Sea Turtle nesting in Alabama
Matador Network: 6 places on the Alabama Gulf Coast you’ve never heard of (but should be on your list!)
Curb Free with Cory Lee: 5 Places to Stay in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as a Wheelchair User
AL.com: COVID came at the worst time for this coastal Alabama zoo, but now it’s ready to roar
MSN: Here's what you're missing out on in America's least-visited places

June

July

January

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 5 Best Beaches Near Atlanta
Fox10: LuLu's Reopens After Expanding Allergy Friendly Kitchen
Redbook: Top Tourist Attraction in Your State
Memphis Magazine: Beach Town
Travel Awaits: Best Wildlife to See Along Alabama's Gulf Coast

February

Parade: Best Inexpensive Family Vacation Ideas Your Whole Crew Will Enjoy
MSN: The Best Weekend Getaways In Each State
James Beard Foundation: 2020 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef- Bill Briand, Fisher's Orange Beach
Billboard: Outdoor Venue of the Year Nominee- The Wharf in Orange Beach

March

Southern Living: Top 10 Things to do in Alabama
Yall.com: South Again Well Represented for James Beard Semis
Southern Living: The South's Best Beach Town
TravelPulse: The Best Place for Spring Break Vacation in Every State
ConventionSouth Magazine: 2020 Most Remarkable Resorts- Perdidio Beach Resort and The Beach Club Resort & Spa
Thrillist: The Best Small-Town Bar in Every State

April

Washington Post: How Travel Destinations are Staying Visible (and Tidying Up) During the Pandemic
Yahoo Finance: 15 Affordable Dream Vacations to Book
Our Escape Clause: Best Honeymoon Destinations in the USA
National Geographic: We still don’t know the full impacts of the BP oil spill, 10 years later
Jen Around The World: 5 Alabama Gulf Coast Beach Houses Perfect for Your Vacation
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: From Mountain Top to Beaches, Alabama has Something for Everyone

May

Alabama News Center: Herb Malone is Longtime Champion of Alabama's Beaches
AL.Com: Water Parks, Go-kart Tracks and More: Entertainment Venues Reopen at Alabama's Beaches
WKRG: Coastal Communities Pass First Social Distancing Test
St. Cloud Times: An Intercoastal Fishing Trip
Fox10: Holiday Weekend Helps Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Get Back On Feet After Closing

June

RV Industry Association: 10 Most Luxurious RV Parks to Visit
CNN Travel: Vacation Time in the Pandemic: Ideas for Using It
Mom.com: The Quietest Beaches in the Country
Southern Living: Everything You Need to Know About Royal Red Shrimp
Luggage and Lipstick: 10 Best Southeastern Beaches in the USA
Reader's Digest: The Best Hiking Trails in Every State

JULY

LOVE Exploring: Most Beautiful Scenic Byways in Every State
Travel Pulse: Epic US Travel Destinations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The Family Vacationer Podcast: Domestic Travel in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Eat This, Not That: The Best Outdoor Restaurant in Every State
Multigenerational Vacations: Best Multigenerational Vacation Ideas in the U.S.

AUGUST

Thrillist: This Underrated Coast Is a Parade of Hissing Gators and White-Sand Beaches
AL.com: Alabama State Parks emerge as safe oasis of activity during COVID-19 pandemic
Travel Awaits: 10 Fantastic Outdoor Experiences In Gulf Shores, Alabama
Leisure Group Travel: Outdoor Adventure Travel Through the Scenic South
Swedish Nomad: 15 Best places to visit in Alabama
AL.com: These tours are off the beaten path in coastal Alabama
Eat This, Not That: The Most Mouth-Watering Tacos In Every State

SEPTEMBER

Reader's Digest: Best Labor Day Weekend Getaways in Every State
Vagobond: Ride on the Wild Side at Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail in Orange Beach, Alabama
Travel Awaits: Alabama's Wild Side: 6 Best Places To Experience Wildlife On The Gulf Coast
Global Traveler: 6 Reasons to Say #WelcomeBacktoTravel in Orange Beach, Alabama
Reuters: U.S. Gulf Coast tourism, already stung by pandemic, slammed by Hurricane Sally

October

Fox10: The "Great Alabama 650" paddle race set to finish in Fort Morgan
2TravelDads: The Pandemic Road trip: Buying a camper and traveling during Coronavirus
NOLA.com: Four Alabama Gulf Coast beaches say they've reopened after Hurricane Sally
Scientific American: Hurricane-Resistant Building Code Helped Protect Alabama from Sally’s Winds
Travel Awaits: The Best Places to Rent a Beach House During Winter
Where Traveler: Where to Celebrate National Gumbo Day if You Can’t Make it to Louisiana

November

McCool Travel: Fifteen Fabulous Fun Festive Flotillas (aka US Gulf Coast Holiday Boat Parades)
WKRG: Several businesses expanding to Baldwin County despite challenging year
TravelWithSara: Make Your Christmas Extra Special With Alabama’s Gorgeous Coastline
Passport Magazine: The Most Beautiful Destination in Each State
Military News: Blue Angels' Classic F/A-18 Hornets Take Final Flights After 34 Years
RV Share: The Most Picturesque & Scenic Campgrounds in the US

December

Gulf Coast News Today: Marketing strategies through an ever-changing environment
OhMy!Omaha: My Alabama Gulf Coast Bucket List
Lagniappe: NCAA beach volleyball returning to Gulf Shores through 2024
Travel Awaits: 8 Best Bike Trails to Experience in Alabama
Forbes: Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Gifts That Bring The Beach Home
AL.com: Alabama oyster harvest on track to double last year’s haul
Travel Awaits: 9 Unique Places To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Alabama

January

Reader's Digest: 20 Warm Winter Getaways for Families That Won't Break the Bank
Curb Free with Cory Lee: My Extraordinary Wheelchair Accessible Vacation Rental in Orange Beach, Alabama
U.S. News & World Report: 30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a Budget
Travel with Sara: An Adventure in Gulf Shores, Alabama with Beach Flight Aviation
Golf Advisor: Best of 2018: Top 50 Golf Course in the U.S.
Forbes: Pizza Gets an Upgrade with These Wild Variations on Everyone's Favorite Classic
Mom's Magical Miles: Outdoorsy Things to Do in Gulf Shores, AL
Reader's Digest: The Best Winter Destination in Every State
The Daily Meal: The Best Chocolate Shop in Every State
The Plain Chicken: Where to Eat in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama
Wander with Wonder: The Lodge at Gulf State Park: New Eco-Friendly Gulf Coast Hotel
The Food Hussy: Where to Brunch & Lunch in Gulf Shores, Alabama!

February

Communities Digital News: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach: Alabama's Unexpected Beach Getaways
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Spring Travel: Family Adventure
Connect: 20 New Hotels to Know in 2019
Forbes: These Exceptional Dishes Show There's Nothing Basic About Chicken
Forbes: Preserving the Future of Gulf Oysters, One Shuck at a Time
The Food Hussy: Where to Eat in Gulf Shores, Alabama!
TravelPulse: The Best Spring Break Destination in Every State
Billboard: Hangout Fest at 10: How the Alabama Festival Survived a Turbulent First Year and Delivered on Luxury
GoBankingRates.com: These Picture-Perfect Towns are What Retirement Dreams are Made Of
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 9 Music Festivals to Hit This Spring
Matador Network: Every Summer Music Festival Lineup That's Been Announced, and Who You Need to See

March

BabyBoomster.com: Flora-Bama: Where You Can Have a Bushwacker and Fling Fish
Matador Network: The Best places to Travel to This May
Matador Network: The Best Spring Break Destination in Every State
Reader's Digest: The Best Weekend Getaways in Every State
Coastal Living: The Best Family-Friendly Beach Getaways for Spring Break
Travel Channel: 10 Spring Break Destination for Families with Teens in Tow
New Orleans Magazine: Resorting to Fun: New and Renewed Gulf Coast Resorts
Forbes: 6 Spectacular Warm Weather Music Festivals to Look Forward to in 2019
USA Today 10Best: Best Fried Green Tomatoes in Alabama - Readers Vote LuLu's
Reader's Digest: 25 of the Best Beaches in America to Hit This Summer
HouseBeautiful.com: This is the Best Spring Break Getaway in Every State
Atlanta Magazine: Why Love Lucy: A Look Into the Life of Lucy Buffett
Family Travels on a Budget: Vacation with Teens: Nine Ways to Connect Wherever You Go
Postcard Jar: The Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip: A Heart Stopping Start to the New Year
Southern Living: The Best Trips to Take with Your Grandchildren

April

The TV Traveler: The Ultimate Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Travel Guide
Sight Doing: The Only Orange Beach Girls Getaway Guide You Need
Travel+Leisure: A Road Trip Through Alabama, Where Creatives are Grappling with the Past and Building a Brighter Future
My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings: Sand Castle University
Epoch Times: The Gulf Coast: Alabama's Best Kept Secret
Budget Travel: 10 Best Bargain Trips for Spring
Family Vacations US: Learn How to Build Sandcastles with Sandcastle University
Houstonia: Kids, Parents and Animals Bond on the Alabama Coast
SportsEvents Magazine: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala.: A Sports-Lover's Paradise
Family Vacations US: Turquoise Place, Ultimate Luxury on Orange Beach
Park Ranger John: Great Outdoor Things To Do in Gulf Shores Alabama!
Shermans Travel: 5 Affordable Beach Towns Across America
Uproxx: The Best Travel-Worthy Music Festivals You've Probably Never Heard Of
Reader's Digest: The Best Zoo in Every State
Prevue: Southeast Rewards
Short Weeks, Long Weekends: Coastal Arts Center: Alabama's Premier Showcase for Talent at Orange Beach
AARP: AARP's Best Beaches of 2019

May

Coastal Living: The Best Seafood Dives in America 2019
Budget Travel: Memorial Day 2019: 5 Affordable & Authentic Experiences
Convention South: A Tourist in My Own Town: Taking a Fresh Look at Coastal Alabama
Group Tour Magazine: Alabama Itinerary: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Birmingham Magazine: What's New in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach This Season
Southern Living: The Best Things to Do in Orange Beach
Travelers United: How to Savor Nature at The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Alabama Baptist: Civic Leaders, Churches Work to Keep Alabama's Beaches Family-Friendly
TripAdvisor: 13 Perfect Gulf Coast Beach Towns for Families
Sports Destination Management: Women in Sports: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sports Commission Receives Major Sports Industry Honors

June

Reader's Digest: Best Vacation Spots for Summer Travel in the U.S.
AL.com: The Best Barbecue Road Trip You Must Take This Summer
Sports Destination Management: Engaging Volunteers: A Case Study from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission
Reader's Digest: The Best Hiking Trails in Each State
Country Living: 23 of the Most Charming Beach Towns
Gulf Coast News: 1,200- Plus Youth Baseball and Softball Teams are Beach Bound
Travel + Leisure: The Best Ice Cream Shop in Every State

July

Global Traveler: Best U.S. Beach Towns
Connect Association: 2019 40 Under 40: Ashley Wilson, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission
Roots Rated: 7 Glorious Glamping Spots in Alabama
AL.com: Wine Spectator Named These Alabama Restaurants as Some of the Best in the World for Wine
Creator's Syndicate: There's More Than the Beach on Alabama's Gulf Coast
Chicago Parent: Your Family Travel Guide to Gulf Shores, Alabama
Wherever Family: Sneaky Summer Vacation Locales With Educational Fun

August

The Daily Meal: America's 35 Best Seafood Shacks
Reader's Digest: Fall Events to Add to Your Bucket List
Love Exploring: America's Most Charming Seaside Towns
The Tennessean: Flora-Bama: Why the Iconic Beach Bar is Worth Putting on Your Bucket List
Reader's Digest: 14 Beaches that are Better in the Fall
Fox Business: The 25 Best Cities to Buy a Vacation Rental Home
Travel Channel: 10 Over-the-top Ice Cream Treats to Eat Right Now

September

Lonely Planet: There's Still Time to Plan a Shoulder Season Vacation
Ripped Jeans and Bifocals: Unlock Your Inner Child With Sandcastle University in Gulf Shores, Alabama
MSN: 50 Best American Towns to Visit in Autumn
The Dyrt: Top 9 US Snowbird Destinations for RVers Flocking South
Consistently Curious: A Gulf Shores Beach Vacation: Tips for Taking Your Toddler
Forbes: The 10 Cheapest Destinations for Fall 2019
AL.com: Gulf State Park Lodge is a Leader in Environmentally Friendly Design
Reader's Digest: Best Labor Day Weekend Getaways in each State

October

Travel + Leisure: The Best Places to Travel in October
Eat This: The Most Magical Chocolate Shop in Every State
Big 7 Travel: The 7 Best Beach Vacations in the U.S.
Wild Hearted: Vegan Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Lonely Planet: Pure Shores: Visiting Alabama's Restored Gulf State Park
The Iowa Gallivant: Nonstop Family Adventures in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
National Geographic: The Most Wheelchair Friendly Beaches in the U.S.

November

National Geographic: New Green Hotels Around the World
This Is My South: Flora-Bama: The Bar That Spans Two States
Drivin' and Vibin': 5 Amazing Gulf Shores Campgrounds
Go World Travel: Alabama's Gulf Coast Offers Beaches Galore, and Much More
Travel Awaits: 10 Things to do in Gulf Shores on a Rainy Day

December

Sight Doing: The Places I Went In 2019, Ranked From Best to Worst
Travel Awaits: 7 Best Restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Travel With Sara: Top Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Healthy Voyager: Most Popular U.S. Winter Destinations
Reader's Digest: The Best New Year's Eve Celebration in Every State