Everything you need to know about Nashville’s closest beach

There's no need to break out the Googler and search: closest beaches to Nashville, because we’ve got the perfect spot for you.

12 Insider Tips to Some of Gulf Shores' Best Restaurants

Everyone knows you go to Gulf Shores, AL, for the beautiful white, sandy beaches. But did you know that Gulf Shores has some notable foodie spots that you just cannot miss? Here are some tips to navigate these busy hot spots!

Risky or brilliant: Is multigenerational travel for you?

On your next vacay, how crazy would it be to bring grandma and grandpa along? Would it make things harder or easier for you if they were your travel buddies? We found...

Why THESE fall events are more important than you think

I’ve compiled a handy list of the events going on along the sandy coastline of Gulf Shores, Alabama, this fall. Before you head down there, see if any of these appeal to you, then build your vacay around those dates!

How to ask your boss for a (beach) day off: 7 Ultimate excuses

Beware, you might get a question from your boss like, “why can’t you wear special orthopedic soles in your shoes?” No problem. Here’s your response: “Are we living in 1999, sir? Are we barbarians in the time of brain lobotomies, ma’am?”

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Here's ONE way to extend your summer!

So, what if instead of pinning back-to-school lunch ideas, you pinned back-to-school travel ideas on PInterest? What if summer didn’t have to end once school starts, and you could fit in ONE more summer getaway?

Alabama has a beach? Necessary details for a quick family getaway.

Did you know that Alabama has beautiful, white sandy beaches with warm, clear waters? And the sunsets! You'll consider selling your house, buying a tent and never leaving the beach. Who needs a job anyway, right? Here's what you need to know about traveling to Gulf Shores.

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How to afford a last-minute beach getaway.

It would be a travesty if you assumed you could not afford a beach vacation without ever looking at the cold, hard numbers. So, let's do it together. Here's what a beach getaway could cost.

Strange things your family has never done at the beach

Excuse me, could you say that again, husband? It's venomous AND it was raw? I have never felt so wonderfully adventurous and misinformed in all my eating-solids-life...

Beach this fall? You need to ask yourself these 5 questions first.

Asking yourself these 5 questions (before solidifying your fall beach plans) will make you a well-informed traveler. Not to mention, it will save you time and money.

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Need 3 extra months of summer? Find it here.

Summer is slipping away and if you didn’t fully achieve your summertime travel goals, I don’t want you to feel that you’ve missed your window for an escape. This special place has...