Plan a Last-Minute Weekend Getaway to the Gulf

If you like boats and sports, then there are several reasons why this weekend is a good one for visiting Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. First up is the 2012 Gulf Coast Yacht and Boat Show, taking place March 30th through April 1st. See over 400 exhibits featuring fishing boats, yachts, and cruisers, among many others.

Then on March 31st and April 1st, take your pick of either volleyball or baseball. Check out the action as more than 60 youth volleyball teams compete in the 2012 Pleasure Island Volleyball Tournament-American Riviera Classic at Gulf Shores Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Or make your way over to the Gulf Shores Sportsplex, Orange Beach Sportsplex, or Simms Park to watch the 2012 USSSA Sandlot Spring Lead Off Super NIT Baseball Tournament.

And if you don’t yet have plans to be in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, it’s not too late. The area has plenty of accommodations to choose from, and Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission sponsor Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott even offers last-minute weekend rates (as well as some nice amenities, like a lakeside jacuzzi and outdoor heated pool).

Don’t miss out on a fun weekend!

There’s Still Time to Register for a Free Seven-Night Vacation!

How does a seven-night stay in a two-bedroom beach-front condo, a round of golf for two, and a Kindle Fire—all for free—sound? It may sound too good to be true, but if you enter the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes you just might win this very package. Also included are tickets to various attractions (Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, National Museum of Naval Aviation, and USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park), a Kodak Easy Share camera, and gift cards to restaurants such as LuLu’s and The Hangout—two Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission sponsors.

It’s an ideal setup for a week-long vacation: Wake up to a view of the Gulf each morning, play a round of golf or visit an attraction, relax on the beach with you rnew Kindle Fire, then head out for some delicious seafood (or a delicious burger if you prefer) at The Hangout, or check out the evening’s live music at LuLu’s. All it takes for a chance to win is to enter your name and address at GrandGulfGetaway.com. Winners are being selected weekly until April 7th.

And with a whole week to spend on the Gulf, there are sure to be some exciting sporting events taking place—put that new Kodak camera to use by capturing some of the action!