Where should I go next?

As my State list shrinks it is harder to decide where to go next. I’ll share my thoughts along with more photos from the trips I’ve taken.  My first step was to check for time share resorts. There are other exchanges I can use but the easiest to get a reservation for are the  “Destinations” so I have split my list into  primary locations , those with a timeshare resort, and secondary locations. Places I will need either an exchange or a local motel.

Primary States

1. Alabama
2. Arkansas
3. Delaware
4. Idaho
5. Indiana
6. Missouri
7. New Mexico
8. Oregon
9. Utah
10. West Virginia

Secondary Locations

1. Iowa
2. Kansas
3. Kentucky
4. Michigan
5. Mississippi
6. Montana
7. Nebraska
8. North Dakota
9. Ohio
10. Oklahoma

Alabama

The resort is the Shores located in Orange Beach.

The Shores, 24060 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, Alabama, 36561, United States

The Shores provides the finest in beachfront relaxation, with easy access to local dining and attractions. Spend the day lounging by the large outdoor pool with waterfall, fishing at the nearby marinas, exploring the area’s theme parks and enjoying the best seafood Alabama has to offer. In the evening, relax by the beachfront fireplace, lounge and grilling areas, or watch the sunset from your spacious balcony overlooking the Gulf.

ANNUAL EVENTS

January – Snowbird Fest

February – Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show

March – Orange Beach Mardi Gras, Orange Beach Festival of Art

April – Annual Bama Coast Cruising, Waterway Village & Crawfish Festival

May – Hangout Music Festival, Orange Beach Billfish Classic

July – Blue Marlin Grand Championship

September – Alabama Coastal Triathlon, The Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival 

October – Annual National Shrimp Festival

November – Annual Oyster Cook Off and Craft Beer Weekend, World Food Championships

December – Annual Lighted Boat Christmas Parade

Another interesting activity is a day trip to Dauphin Island. It’s about an hour and 30 minutes from Orange Beach and a 40 minute ferry ride but on Dauphin Island is the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, one of the largest of its kind on the east coast.  I’m already itching to get my camera out. Some of the best bird pictures I’ve ever taken were in sanctuaries!