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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
2020
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
2019
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
