Southern Getaways, LLC

09/08/2022

This time next month you could be... RIGHT HERE! 😎

Our Festival is held right next to the Gulf of Mexico in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama. We take over a section called Gulf Place (where Hwy. 59 meets Beach Blvd.) to put on a fun four-day festival filled with music, food, art, fun, and more.

We hope to see you October 6th through 9th. Learn more about our event at myshrimpfest.com/

08/16/2022

A little history for ya…

Something cool . in 1947! West Beach was nonexistent. Hwy 59 was called Hwy 3, and the Community Hut wouldn't be called the Hangout for another 22 years 🙃. See the green arrow! “Jo” was Clyde Weir’s mother. In 1956 Clyde and his mother created what is now Souvenir City. 🦈. History.

07/29/2022

Local architect Pete J. Vallas enjoys the fruit of his labor for the first time as he designs his own simplistic Orange Beach dream home.

05/26/2022

It’s a sad day for our Gulf Coast…

The Flora-Bama’s founding father, Joe Gilchrist, has gone home to be with his Creator. Joe was born on April 17, 1942 and went home on May 25, 2022 at the age of 80. Joe built a legacy and culture around treating others with kindness and respect, asking only for the same in return. Given the opportunity to take over the Flora-Bama by the Tampary family in 1978, Joe’s love for other human beings started, and he built a party and celebration of life that will go on forever. Joe was a philanthropist, a community leader, and an unwavering and untiring supporter of the U.S. Military and his country. He would be proud to remind everyone that Memorial Day is a time dedicated to remembering and honoring those that have fought and died for our country. Joe created the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival which brought together artists of all kinds and funded musical programs for local youth. His love of songwriters and music would earn him the title “Patron Saint of Songwriters”. We love you Joe and thank you for making all of our lives better, and for the selfless way you lived your life.

Out of respect for the family and to give us time to plan what will surely be a special celebration of life, please give us time to put out further details at a later date.

The Flora-Bama and Gilchrist Family

05/17/2022

05/17/2022

Romar Beach Condominiums...Book your next getaway, TODAY!!!

04/21/2022

Join us for the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, May 12-14, 2022, presented by Wolf Bay Restaurant and benefiting the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. 📸: Dan Tierney

04/02/2022

It may be overcast but, it’s still a beautiful day to be at the beach!! 😎🏝

03/21/2022

Great read for those of us that love oysters 🦪

Here are our top picks.

03/16/2022

03/16/2022

According to REALTOR Magazine…
“A second home on a waterfront can not only be for a household to enjoy but also serve as a potential revenue stream as a rental. Beach homes have long been desirable properties in real estate.

Vacasa, a vacation rental management platform, ranked the top waterfront vacation rental destinations in which purchasing a second home offers some of the best prospects. Researchers factored in the cap rate and yearly rate of return on investments.

The following markets ranked at the top to buy a beach house in 2022, according to Vacasa’s analysis.”

Tonyea Weber-REALTOR, John Howard Companies*

*disclaimer because this post is about Real Estate

03/11/2022

Book your next getaway, TODAY…

2bedroom/2bath GULF FRONT condo with amazing views & all of the comforts of home - $275 avg/night - Orange Beach - Amenities include: Swimming pool, Internet, Air conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & dryer, Children welcome, Parking, No smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 2 ✓ Sleeps: 6 ✓ Min...

03/11/2022

Love it when a good plan comes together! We have some WONDERFUL artists and unique specialty vendors who will be with us this year. Mark your calendar for March 12-13!

03/08/2022

Please read through our advisory! We would like everybody to enjoy their trip to the beach! Be safe!

12/31/2021

South Foley cheesesteak “Yacht” style with homemade chips for the win!!!

10/21/2021

Book your next getaway…

2bedroom/2bath GULF FRONT condo with amazing views & all of the comforts of home - $257 avg/night - Orange Beach - Amenities include: Swimming pool, Internet, Air Conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & Dryer, Children Welcome, Parking, No Smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 2 ✓ Sleeps: 6 ✓ Min...

10/06/2021

CHEERS…

10/03/2021

10/02/2021

Cheers to October…

09/26/2021

Sunday Funday...

09/10/2021

After weighing many factors surrounding this 4-day event, it has been decided that the health risks to our volunteers in particular; but also vendors, citizens, and visitors are too great and the festival is being cancelled. This decision is an extremely difficult one, but safety is our top priority...

08/14/2021

BUBBLES & beignets at the beach...

08/01/2021

Book your next getaway!!!

2bedroom/2bath GULF FRONT condo with amazing views & all of the comforts of home - $270 avg/night - Orange Beach - Amenities include: Swimming pool, Internet, Air Conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & Dryer, Children Welcome, Parking, No Smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 2 ✓ Sleeps: 6 ✓ Min...

07/15/2021

07/05/2021

Throw back to 1985...

1985, not so long ago.