Golfing at the Gulf?  Check out this site:  www.golf.gulfshores.com

THE WHARF  www.thewharfal.com

Beach Photography: www.rennerphoto.com or 251.928.8007

South Baldwin Community Theater  http://www.sbct.biz/index.html

Fairhope~ See Southern Living Magazine's top pick for a coastal gem of a city - new article on Fairhope coming out soon ~A 40 minute drive (hwy 59 north to hwy 98 west.  At split take scenic 98 into downtown)  First Friday Artwalks (all shops open late till 8pm, they usually close at 5pm sharp) on the first friday of every month.  (www.cofairhope.com)

Dolphin Cruises:  Dolphin Express 251.971.1893

Parasailing:  251.981.7673 (Orange Beach)

Jet Skis & Bikes (GShores):  Ikes Beach Rentals www.Ikesbeachrentals.com

San Roc Cay Marina:  www.sanroccay.com   Shopping, Dining and Fishing Charters for Deep Sea Fishing, Fly Fishing, Cruising or Trolling

Jesse's Trout Lodge:  Fishing Charters * scenic nature cruises.  www.jessestroutlodge.com  toll free:  877.228.2486

Pirates Island Mini Golf and Adventure:  www.Piratesislandgolf.com 251.968.4653

Coastal Pet Resort:  www.coastalpetresort.com 251.943.5448 (boarding for pets)

Ikes Beach Service:  Provides sand/beach wheelchairs, beach strollers, jogger strollers full sized high chairs and cribs, jet skis, you name it.  They even have a water slide that they'll set up on the beach for you!  www.ikesbeachrentals.com

SNOWBIRD CLUB MASTER WEBSITE:  www.gulfshores.com/travel-tools/snowbirds/

Southern Living Reader Choice List 2008 -- Best of South...Check and see how great Gulf Shores fared -- along with Fairhope!  http://www.tinyurl.com/84g497

Ask Dana for Massage Therapists who will come directly to you and give you a massage on your balcony (weather permitting).  What better way to relax than a massage to the sound of the surf?

The Original Oyster House on Hwy 59 continues to win accolades with Southern Living Readers -- and for a good reason.  They have great fresh seafood and some of the best cheese grits you'll ever eat.

Mikee's has great fried pickles.  To some that isn't appealing, but one of those pickles and you'll eat the entire helping.  I also love their pound of shrimp pan grilled for $10.  Can't beat it.  www.mikeesseafood.com

Lulu's:  Food is good atmosphere is terrific, but get there early or prepare to wait a while.  This is an excellent place to go with kids.  Again, in season, expect a wait.  www.lulushomeport.com

The Hangout:  I love this location because it is walkable to all of our condos and also the kids love it, there is something to do and the frickles (fried pickles) are out of this world.  The food is ok and they are constantly improving.  This place arrived on the scene a few years ago and while it has been a learning curve for them, they are doing great work.  www.thehangoutal.com

Bahama Bobs:  Best burger on the island.  Period.  Sometimes I get sick of seafood, and this is the call.  They also have a great fried fish sandwich.  Expect a wait but not too bad, typically.  Directly on the Gulf, too.  They do carryout, too!  www.bahamabobs.com

STACEY's REXALL Drugs in Foley is a gem!  It is truly from the 50's and so are the prices.  It is on HWY 98 just west off of Hwy 59 near another favorite -- the GIFTHORSE Restaurant.

The Wharf -- thewharfal.com -- check it out for great places to eat and shop.  Ginny Lane will never disappoint for seafood that is not fried -- good healthy foods.  www.ginnylanebarandgrill.com www.rafterssportsbar.com

Cobalt - A great place to watch a sunset in Orange Beach where the water turns a cobalt blue when the sun is setting.  I love the West Indies salad in the restaurant.  It has no comparison.  www.cobaltal.com

Great Breakfast place:  Kitty's Cafe in Pelican Point shopping center (Best in town.) 

If you want to purchase food and have it delivered to your condo before you arrive (so no lines in the grocery store...check this out!  www.fridgefiller.com