Accolades for Alabama Beaches

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2024 Accolades

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Southern Living, The South's Best 2024
- Best Small Town in Every State (Alabama) - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
- Best Treasures in Every State (Alabama) - Alabama's Best Dive Bar, The Flora-Bama
- Best Waterfront Town in Every State (Alabama) - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2024
- Best Boat Tour in the U.S. - Sail Wild Hearts (#6 of 10)
- Best Coastal Small Town in the U.S. - Gulf Shores (#4 of 10)
- Best Donut Shop in the U.S. - City Donuts (#1 of 10)
- Best Recreational Trail in the U.S. - Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (#1 of 10)
- Best Small Town Food Scene in the U.S. - Orange Beach (#7 of 10)
- Best Summer Travel Destination in the U.S. - Gulf Shores & Orange Beach (6 of 10)
U.S. News Best Vacations Rankings
- Best Beaches in the USA (#5 of 27)
- Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S. (#1 of 16)
- Best Family Vacations in the USA (#12 of 21)
Slow-Pitch Jigging in the Gulf of Mexico, On The Water, September 2024
Discover The Rich Flavors Of The Gulf Coast Across Alabama’s Beaches, Forbes, September 2024
6 family-friendly places to stay in Alabama, AAA, May 2024
This Is the No. 1 Family Beach Vacation Spot in the U.S., Travel + Leisure, April 2024
Backcountry Gem Named Top Recreational Trail in the U.S., Lagniappe Magazine, April 2024
The Best Beach Towns for Celebrating the Fourth of July in 2024, Travel+Leisure, April 2024
Enjoy The Outdoors on the 10 Best Recreational Trails in the US, USA Today 10Best, April 2024
5 Elopement Destinations We Love, HGTV, April 2024
6 Spectacular Beach Towns, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 2024
The 50 Best Hikes in the U.S. : Our Definitive Guide, Country Living Magazine, March 2024
4 Beach Getaways With Homes Big Enough For The Whole Family, Southern Living, February 2024
The Best Destinations For Female Solo Travel in the U.S., TimeOut, February 2024
Exciting Spring Getaways for a Change of Scenery, Chicago Parent, February 2024
Preliminary 2023 Alabama Gulf Coast Tourism Numbers Show Record Retail Sales Numbers, WALA-TV/Fox10, February 2024
Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S., US News, February 2024
Spring Break Dreaming: Where to Travel in March for Every Type of Traveler, Marriot Bonvoy Traveler, February 2024
Spring Break 2024 Destinations You Need To Know About, Travel With Sara, February 2024
10 Best Romantic Hotels for Your Valentine's Escape, AAA Southern Traveler, January 2024
Alabama Beaches are the place for great golf fine food and sunny beaches, Golf Georgia, January 2024

2023 Accolades

2023 Accolades

10 Best Places to Travel in January 2024, Travel+Leisure, December 2023
26 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a budget, U.S. News, December 2023
5 Family-Friendly Adventures to Plan on Your Next Vacation to Alabama Beaches, Backroads and Burgers, December 2023
13 Best Beach Vacations for Families, Hand-Picked by Travel Experts, Good Housekeeping, November 2023
2023 Champions of Economic Impact - Sports Tourism Heroes, Sports Destination Management Magazine, November 2023
Coolest Small City In Every State, Fifty Grande, September 2023
29 Top Cheap Weekend Getaways in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report, September 2023
5 Sensational Hidden Gems for Snowbirds, Drivin' and Vibin', September 2023
25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report, August 2023
21 of Our Favorite Thanksgiving Getaways 2023, HGTV, August 2023
7 Wheelchair-Accessible Beaches, AARP, July 2023
120 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, NCTravelGuide, July 2023
The Best Vacation Destination To Visit in Every State For a Greener Local Getaway, Insider, July 2023
The Top Ranked Budget Friendly Beach On The Gulf Coast, Explore.com, July 2023
Flock to these 4 feather-friendly Destinations, Next Avenue, June 2023
10 Best Gulf Coast Beaches To Visit In The South, TheTravel, June 2023
Best Destinations for Couples, What Cherith Thinks, May 2023
The Best Beaches Near New Orleans You Can Drive to This Summer, Thrillist, May 2023
Explore The Possibilities At The Top U.S. Campgrounds and RV Parks, Wherever Family, May 2023
Alabama's Most Charming Beach Towns You Never Knew About, Travel Noire, April 2023
8 Southern Hotels with Luxurious Lazy Rivers, Style Blueprint, April 2023
Your Guide To the #1 Recreation Trail in America, Travel Awaits, April 2023
12 Best Beach Resorts in the U.S. for Families, Family Vacationist, March 2023
The 13 Best Hotel Porches in America, Fodor's Travel Guides, March 2024
Best U.S. Beaches for 2024, US News, February 2023
8 Great Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras in the U.S., AARP, February 2023
21 Best Gulf Coast Beaches, HGTV, February 2023
From city parks to riverwalks, these are the best public spaces across the nation, USA Today 10 Best, February 2023
Try these 7 Spring Break Destinations, AAA, February 2023
The 15 Most Spectacular Sunsets in the U.S., Fodor's Travel Guides, February 2023
10 Best Romantic Hotels for Your Valentine's Escape, AAA The Midwest Traveler, AAA The Southern Traveler, January 2023

2022 Accolades

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15 Cheap Spring Break Trips for Families that Don't Want to Break the Bank, We3Travel.com, December 2022
The 10 Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Snowbirds Escaping Winter, BestLifeOnline, December 2022
2022 Readers' Choice Awards, Convention South, December 2022
Five Unique State Park Stays in the South, Garden and Gun, November 2022
These Are North America's Most Beautiful Attractions, MSN, October 2022
The 10 Best U.S. Cities to visit for Bicyclists, BestLifeOnline, October 2022
Top Veterans Day Destinations, FishingBooker.com, October 2022
20 Southern Destinations for your Next Long Winter Weekend, Southern Living, October 2022
7 Best Beach Destinations in the World for Fall Travel, The Point Guys, August 2022
7 Picturesque Spots on the Alabama Gulf Coast, OWAA.com, August 2023
12 Best U.S. Seaside Cities for a Summer Escape, Fodor's Travel Guide's, July 2022
20 Affordable Family Vacations you Haven't Thought of Before, Southern Living, July 2022
10 Wheelchair Accessible Beaches, Conde Nast Traveler, June 2022
5 Destinations for a Great Golf Vacation, Saturday Evening Post, June 2022
12 Sensational Places to Enjoy Gulf Seafood on the U.S. Gulf Coast Trail, U.S. Gulf Coast Travel, May 2022
16 Best Tropical Vacations in the U.S. for Stunning Islands, Charming Beach Towns, and more, Travel+Leisure, May 2022
Favorite US Gulf Coast Spring Break Destinations, U.S. Gulf Coast Travel, April 2022
21 US Gulf Coast Photo Locations For Fun Instagrammable Shots, U.S. Gulf Coast Travel, April 2022
11 Unique and Cool Activities on the US Gulf Coast, U.S. Gulf Coast Travel, April 2022
The 16 Best Sunset Hikes in America, Travel+Leisure, March 2022
8 Distinctive Romantic Southern Hotels, AAA Southern Traveler, January 2022

2021 Accolades

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10 Best Winter Fishing Destinations in 2022, FishingBooker.com, December 2021
Four resort destinations that rebounded after natural disasters to be better, safer and greener than before, The Washington Post, December 2021
Alabama Awards, Convention South, December 2021
Introducing the 2020 and 2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, Sports Destination Management Magazine, November 2021
5 Great Autumn Beaches, Atlanta Constitutional, October 2021
2 Best Family Summer Vacation Places in the U.S., Readymade Travel Plans, July 2021
6 cheap, super-fun family vacation ideas: Hersheypark, Kentucky cave country, Maine highlands., USA Today, July 2021
The Best Glamping Spots in All 50 States, ShermansTravel, June 2021
The Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S., Conde Nast Travel, April 2021
9 U.S. Beaches That Welcome Wheelchair Users, SmartTravel.com, April 2021
Spring Break is Back in 4 U.S. Cities as Hotel Occupancy Nears Pre-COVID Levels, Newsweek, March 2021