With the hustle and bustle of the busiest shopping weekend behind us, now seems like the perfect time to sit back, relax and think about all of the gifts that we may have, well, overlooked.

Luckily, Kaiser Realty and our industry partners are making it easier than ever to finish up your holiday shopping early and focus on creating those special memories with your family and friends.

For the golfer in the family, these Golf Gulf Shores partner courses offer gift cards, golf shirts and clubs through their pro shops. You can even purchase private lessons through participating courses. This year, give the gift of a better golf game!

Nothing beats a delicious meal with friends and family. Whether they love to keep the spark alive with romantic dinners by candlelight or crave family style meals full of laughter and colorful conversation, a gift card to a Gulf Shores (more…)

Join in on the fun from 4:30-5:30p.m. on Friday, November 25th, for an awesome afternoon running workshop lead by Olympic medalists Deena Kastor and Johnny Gray.

The workshop is a part of the Kaiser Coastal Half-Marathon & 5K Pre-Race Expo, being held from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf.  Gather up all of your running buddies and make sure to check out this once in a lifetime opportunity to get running tips from some of the world’s top athletes!

There is still time to register for the Kaiser Coastal Half-Marathon & 5K! Just stop by the registration area at the Pre-Race Expo, or register the day of the race from 6:30a.m. to 7:30a.m. at the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Saturday, November 26th.

Visit www.Team-Magic.com to see course details, learn about the post race party, or to view other information on the race.

Looking to make a last minute trip for the race this weekend? Check out our Kaiser Half-Marathon Special and grab some last minute savings! Visit us at www.KaiserRealty.com or call one of our Reservation professionals at (877) 405-5587 today.

Everyone has their favorite Thanksgiving traditions that help make the holidays special.

For some, it’s baking the perfect pumpkin pie, while others prefer to build up an appetite by playing a game of football in the yard.

This year, The Gulf Shores Golf Association is helping you start a new tradition for your Thanksgiving morning; 18-holes of golf at top area courses.

All member courses of the Gulf Shores Golf Association will be open Thanksgiving Day, offering guests,and local residents alike the opportunity to hit the links and begin their holiday a little differently this year.

To view a list of all participating courses, visit our Golf page.

We have your “home away from home” for Thanksgiving! Take advantage of our “Thanksgiving at the Beach” Special and enjoy some of the year’s BIGGEST savings. Visit our hot deals page or call our Reservation Professionals at (877) 405-5587 today.

The success of the 2011 Hangout Music Festival has been a hot topic across the nation since the event came to a close this past May. With nationally acclaimed acts raving about the surf, the sand and how well the festival was organized, it is without a doubt that 2012 will draw in even bigger acts for the 3^rd annual festival.

The scale of the production, management of the day-to-day activities and the beautiful Gulf Coast weather all came together to create an entirely unique, successful and fun weekend for all in attendance. Complete with a one-of-a-kind line up of musicians and the Gulf of Mexico only a few hundred feet away, the Gulf Shores Public Beach was transformed into a fantasy world for music fans, festival lovers and families looking to share a new kind of beach experience.

With anticipation building for more than 6 months, it was no surprise that the first batch of General 3-Day, VIP and Super VIP tickets sold out in less than 3 hours after the launch of the festival’s (more…)

Press Release Courtesy of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission

BP showcases Gulf seafood and Olympic sponsorship at annual half-marathon in Coastal Alabama

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, AL – Shed those extra pounds from Thanksgiving dinner by participating in the Kaiser Coastal Half-Marathon, 5k and 1 mile run on Saturday, November 26.

The half-marathon, organized by the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission and Team-Magic, attracts hundreds of avid competitors from across the Southeast and Midwest each year.

U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist Deena Kastor and U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist Johnny Gray will headline the fourth annual event. BP is a proud supporter of Team USA and serves as a corporate sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

“As a sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games, we have been presented with an opportunity to bring world-class athletes to Coastal Alabama to share their amazing stories,” said Ayana McIntosh-Lee, BP General Manager of External Relations. “These athletes serve as an important reminder to the community about the incredible things individuals can achieve when they strive for greatness.”

The post-race party will showcase an array of Gulf seafood, provided by BP. The seafood brunch menu includes (more…)