Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Spending Black Friday on the Gulf? Check Out the Tanger Outlet Center

Maybe you’re spending the Thanksgiving holiday Gulf-style this year, or maybe you’re getting ready for the Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon on Saturday, November 26th, or the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships beginning Sunday, November 27th. Whatever the reason, many of you will be in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach on Black Friday. If you’re willing to brave the crowds, you’ll find many great options for shopping—including the Tanger Outlets, a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission sponsor.

With over 120 brand name outlets, the Tanger Outlet Center in Foley is a popular Gulf shopping spot. Shoppers can find deals on everything from clothing and accessories to housewares and home furnishings. The Tanger Outlet Center offers more than just shopping—visitors can scale the rock-climbing wall, go bungee jumping, and visit the family fun park. If you get hungry, there are several options for lunch.

Visit the Tanger Outlets website to find coupons, buy gift cards, and get information on the TangerClub (perks include special offers and savings). And if you really want to find some good sales, check out their Moonlight Madness sale—stores open at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving night!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Prepare for Thanksgiving with Publix Supermarkets

There are many reasons to visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this time of year (great weather, great sports, etc.) but one big reason is just a little more than a week away: Thanksgiving. Many of you will be heading this way soon to spend a mild Thanksgiving holiday walking the beach, playing some golf, and perhaps preparing a big meal in your condo or beach house. To help prepare for the big dinner, you might want to head over to one of the local Publix Supermarkets—an excellent source of quality groceries and a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission.

In addition to a wide variety of grocery products, Publix also provides its customers with several other services and programs: get a prescription filled at the store’s pharmacy, order a custom-decorated cake from the bakery, or enjoy a sub from the deli. Clubs and programs include the Publix Wine Guide, the Publix Baby Club, and the Pet Program. And if you’re looking for meal ideas for the big holiday (or any other time), you may find the Publix Apron’s Simple Meals Recipes to be useful.

Publix has several locations in and around Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, making shopping for your Thanksgiving dinner convenient. And be sure to check out some of the post-holiday sporting events, including the Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon and the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships—inspire yourself to work off that Thanksgiving turkey!