Friday, December 4, 2009
Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker at the Wharf
Don't miss out on the first concert of the 2010 at the Wharf. On March 6th, 2010, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker will be at the Ampitheater at the Wharf. Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 12th 2009. Here is the link to purchase tickets:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
7 Good Reasons For Travel Insurance
For thousands of years, risks have been shared during times of tragedy. The first formal insurance company, Lloyd's of London, was formed in 1769 and their principal concept remains today - to gather the premiums of clients as a pool of resources to return to clients who experience unexpected but covered events. So, that is the secret really, plan for the unexpected and make sure you're covered, especially when you're travelling. Whether your trip is a quick one or a round the world cruise, there are many good reasons for travel insurance. Here are just 7:
Medical Emergencies: If you fall sick or are injured during your travel, your travel insurance will give you financial coverage.
Flight Cancellations: If your flight is cancelled or delayed then your travel insurance should help. Depending on the cover available, a room for the night and even alternative travel home can be included.
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: Even if you have a pre-existing medical condition and it flares up while you're on vacation, as long as you've advised your travel insurance company prior, you should be covered.
Damage or Loss Of Personal property - What are you going to do when your luggage gets stolen? Yes, it happens, all the time. There are organised gangs that work in airports doing just that. Guess what? You need travel insurance.
Loss of Cash or Traveller's Cheques - You're in a foreign country far from home. You either lose, or have stolen, your entire holiday fund. You're going to need help and quick. Again, travel insurance is a must.
Emergency Evacuations - What with global warming and economic pressure more and more holiday destinations are being built in potentially dangerous territory. Who would have wanted to be in Thailand on that Boxing Day? Travel insurance will help if you have to get out quick.
Car Crash - It can be very difficult driving on the wrong side of the road in a strange country. Accidents happen.
Okay, there you have it. 7 good and solid reasons why you need travel insurance the next trip you make. The other alternative of course is to not take out travel insurance, or to stay at home. Now, there's an idea. But seriously, as always when taking out insurance, especially travel insurance, read the fine print. Importantly, find out before you go what is excluded, not just included. So, always read the fine print. For example, accidental coverage is not provided in case of drunken driving, driving under the influence of narcotic substances etc. Exclusions are also provided for accidents during risky sports like bungee jumping, car racing, scuba diving, white water rafting, flying (except as passenger in regular airliners), gliding, skiing, bike racing, diving, mountaineering, windsurfing etc. The list goes on (insert for your favourite potentially dangerous sport here). That means in case of accidents in these situations the insurance company is not liable to pay any amount to the insured.
Medical Emergencies: If you fall sick or are injured during your travel, your travel insurance will give you financial coverage.
Flight Cancellations: If your flight is cancelled or delayed then your travel insurance should help. Depending on the cover available, a room for the night and even alternative travel home can be included.
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: Even if you have a pre-existing medical condition and it flares up while you're on vacation, as long as you've advised your travel insurance company prior, you should be covered.
Damage or Loss Of Personal property - What are you going to do when your luggage gets stolen? Yes, it happens, all the time. There are organised gangs that work in airports doing just that. Guess what? You need travel insurance.
Loss of Cash or Traveller's Cheques - You're in a foreign country far from home. You either lose, or have stolen, your entire holiday fund. You're going to need help and quick. Again, travel insurance is a must.
Emergency Evacuations - What with global warming and economic pressure more and more holiday destinations are being built in potentially dangerous territory. Who would have wanted to be in Thailand on that Boxing Day? Travel insurance will help if you have to get out quick.
Car Crash - It can be very difficult driving on the wrong side of the road in a strange country. Accidents happen.
Okay, there you have it. 7 good and solid reasons why you need travel insurance the next trip you make. The other alternative of course is to not take out travel insurance, or to stay at home. Now, there's an idea. But seriously, as always when taking out insurance, especially travel insurance, read the fine print. Importantly, find out before you go what is excluded, not just included. So, always read the fine print. For example, accidental coverage is not provided in case of drunken driving, driving under the influence of narcotic substances etc. Exclusions are also provided for accidents during risky sports like bungee jumping, car racing, scuba diving, white water rafting, flying (except as passenger in regular airliners), gliding, skiing, bike racing, diving, mountaineering, windsurfing etc. The list goes on (insert for your favourite potentially dangerous sport here). That means in case of accidents in these situations the insurance company is not liable to pay any amount to the insured.
Monday, November 30, 2009
We are live in Gulf Shores, Alabama
After a month of work, we have finally got our first website up. We would like any and everyone to go there an critique it for us. No comments are off limits. Thanks again to all who follow.
Need some shore fishing tips for your vacation to Gulf Shores Alabama? This is a great book with strategies for shore fishing.
Need some shore fishing tips for your vacation to Gulf Shores Alabama? This is a great book with strategies for shore fishing.
Monday, November 16, 2009
How to Pack the Kids for a Weekend Beach Trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama
The sand, the sun, the lapping of waves as they hit the shore. Nothing says relaxation like a quiet weekend at the beach, unless, of course, you’re taking the children, in which case you will have very little relaxation and a whole lot of family fun! There is a little bit more entailed when packing for a weekend family beach trip, so here is a list of items you will want to have packed and ready to go before you head out to the beach, in addition to your normal luggage and toiletries.
* You will of course want to have your sun block for each member of your family. For example, you may want to have a child-based sun block for your children (they are a little more gentle for sensitive skin) and stronger sun block for you and your spouse. In addition, make sure you bring your sunglasses, so you can play beach games without the sun getting into your eyes. Of course, don’t forget your beach hats for extra protection against the sun.
* More than likely your children will be running around playing in the water and the sand most of the time, but you might want to bring a beach umbrella and some beach chairs so you and your spouse can get a little relaxation in. Be sure to also bring along any books you may want to read while watching your children play.
* As far as clothing is concerned, don’t forget to pack at least two bathing suits or sets of bathing trunks for your children, so that, while one is drying out in the sun from being used one day, they can have a fresh bathing suit or set of trunks for the next day. You may also want to invest in some beach shoes for you and the kids so they do not step on any sharp objects like bottle caps or sea shells.
* You will not want to forget all the different beach and water toys you and your kids will want to play with. Possible beach toys include frisbees, footballs, volleyballs and sand toys like pails and shovels. Water toys might include goggles, floatation devices and beach balls.
* If your family loves to scour the sand for possible treasures like rocks or sea shells, remember to bring along some plastic sealable bags for your collections.
* Playing and swimming out in the sun will definitely take its toll on you and your children, so you will want to bring along a cooler loaded with plenty of bottled waters and snacks. Try to stick with water only and away from caffeinated beverages. Try to bring along healthy snacks like cut up fruits, applesauce and small sandwiches.
* In the event one of the members of your family gets a sunburn, despite the sun block, bring along something to help ease the pain of the burn, like aloe vera or some other medicated product.
* After playing in the beach all day, you will not want your family to load up in the car with sandy and wet bathing suits, so bring along an extra change of clothes for your kids and spouse to put on.
* Finally, don’t forget a towel for each member of your family. You may want to bring along extra in case some of them get soaked. Also bring along a large plastic bag to store all of the wet towels and suits in after they have been used.
Tips by Essortment.com
* You will of course want to have your sun block for each member of your family. For example, you may want to have a child-based sun block for your children (they are a little more gentle for sensitive skin) and stronger sun block for you and your spouse. In addition, make sure you bring your sunglasses, so you can play beach games without the sun getting into your eyes. Of course, don’t forget your beach hats for extra protection against the sun.
* More than likely your children will be running around playing in the water and the sand most of the time, but you might want to bring a beach umbrella and some beach chairs so you and your spouse can get a little relaxation in. Be sure to also bring along any books you may want to read while watching your children play.
* As far as clothing is concerned, don’t forget to pack at least two bathing suits or sets of bathing trunks for your children, so that, while one is drying out in the sun from being used one day, they can have a fresh bathing suit or set of trunks for the next day. You may also want to invest in some beach shoes for you and the kids so they do not step on any sharp objects like bottle caps or sea shells.
* You will not want to forget all the different beach and water toys you and your kids will want to play with. Possible beach toys include frisbees, footballs, volleyballs and sand toys like pails and shovels. Water toys might include goggles, floatation devices and beach balls.
* If your family loves to scour the sand for possible treasures like rocks or sea shells, remember to bring along some plastic sealable bags for your collections.
* Playing and swimming out in the sun will definitely take its toll on you and your children, so you will want to bring along a cooler loaded with plenty of bottled waters and snacks. Try to stick with water only and away from caffeinated beverages. Try to bring along healthy snacks like cut up fruits, applesauce and small sandwiches.
* In the event one of the members of your family gets a sunburn, despite the sun block, bring along something to help ease the pain of the burn, like aloe vera or some other medicated product.
* After playing in the beach all day, you will not want your family to load up in the car with sandy and wet bathing suits, so bring along an extra change of clothes for your kids and spouse to put on.
* Finally, don’t forget a towel for each member of your family. You may want to bring along extra in case some of them get soaked. Also bring along a large plastic bag to store all of the wet towels and suits in after they have been used.
Tips by Essortment.com
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thanks to all
Thanks to all who are following us on Facebook (Big Orange Sunset), twitter, myspace and on this blog. Well, got a call from the property management company yesterday and they said the house came throught Tropical Storm Ida just fine. They even said the beaches only suffered minor damages (whatever that means in beach terms).
Looks like we are planning a "DEEP CLEAN" trip in either December or January. We will be able to get all of the little things cleaned up and touched up so the house is ready for this years spring and summer beach season.
Let us know if you guys have any questions about the Big Orange Sunset or the Gulf Shores area.
Email or contact us on one of our social media outlets.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tropical Storm Ida Update per Meyer Real Estate
Tropical Storm Ida Tuesday 7 a.m. Update
Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 a.m.
Good news – Tropical Storm Ida appears to have minimal effects on the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.
At 5:40 a.m. the center of Ida made landfall at Dauphin Island with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. Since the winds never reached over 45 miles per hour no bridges were closed in Alabama or Florida. Each tropical system has its own unique characteristics and Tropical Storm Ida is unusual because the center and backside of the storm is virtually without rain. It is possible that we will actually see sunshine today on the Gulf Coast.
Early reports from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach indicate no significant issues; however there are some road closures due to water over the road. Our inspection teams will begin property visits this morning, in all accessible areas, to determine any concerns that need to be addressed.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 a.m.
Good news – Tropical Storm Ida appears to have minimal effects on the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.
At 5:40 a.m. the center of Ida made landfall at Dauphin Island with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. Since the winds never reached over 45 miles per hour no bridges were closed in Alabama or Florida. Each tropical system has its own unique characteristics and Tropical Storm Ida is unusual because the center and backside of the storm is virtually without rain. It is possible that we will actually see sunshine today on the Gulf Coast.
Early reports from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach indicate no significant issues; however there are some road closures due to water over the road. Our inspection teams will begin property visits this morning, in all accessible areas, to determine any concerns that need to be addressed.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Now is time!
Now is time to be looking forward to vacation season 2010. We still have several openings for all of 2010 and are ready to accomodate families and friends. Don't miss out on the Gulf Shores experience. Florida is great, but it is not Gulf Shores. Visit our website to make reservations.
Follow us on Facebook at Big Orange Sunset, Gulf Shores, Alabama
or on Twitter @bigorangesunset.
Check back periodically as we will be offering weekly and monthly specials.
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