Friday, September 30, 2011

Hungry After the Big Game? Enjoy a Delicious Meal at LuLu’s

This time of year, you may be visiting Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for any number of reasons: to participate in a tennis championship or a softball competition; to watch one of the several sporting events taking place, such as Thunder on the Gulf, the Shrimp Festival Volleyball Invitational, or the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship; or simply to relax on the beach and enjoy what the area has to offer.

Whatever the scenario, delicious food and good fun will likely be welcome additions—which is why a visit to LuLu’s at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores should be part of the plans. Owned by Lucy Buffett, the restaurant is famous for its food—cheeseburgers, mahi mahi sandwiches, seafood baskets, wraps, and tacos. LuLu’s even offers allergy menus for those with gluten, egg, seafood, shellfish, or dairy allergies.

And not only is LuLu’s a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, but the establishment also offers its own form of sports fun, including volleyball nets and the “Mountain of Youth”—a three-story rope-climbing contraption. There is also a fountain for the kids to cool off in during the hotter weather, snow cones, a retail store, face painting, and a sand area with toys.

Grab a drink at the restaurant’s Bama Breeze bar, take in the view of the Intracoastal Waterway, and enjoy the nightly live music.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Comfortable Weather and Apples Make an Excellent Golf Experience

As we come into fall in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, we come into an ideal time for one of the area’s most popular sports: golf. Imagine playing a round of golf in comfortable fall temperatures, feeling relaxed as you make your last putt on the 18th, then enjoying refreshingly chilled apple to finish out your day.

The apple is just a little perk offered at certain courses, thanks to Honours Golf, a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission.

A managing company of golf courses and clubs across Alabama and into northwest Florida, Honours Golf handles details such as course development and construction, marketing, turf care, and food and beverage services, among others. In the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area, the company manages Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club, Craft Farms, and Rock Creek Golf Club—all members of the Gulf Shores Golf Association.

The company’s services benefit both the golf course and golfers, helping clubs maximize their course’s potential and providing enjoyable golf experiences for members and guests. And if you visit their website you’ll find some great golf deals, such as their double play and triple play fall rates and winter golf packages—a nice jump for those who are already planning ahead!