The Gulf Coast of Alabama is so close to the state of Florida it could almost be considered FAR North Florida, and during your November visit, you may want to take a road trip to Pensacola for the opportunity to check out the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show. Located just 32 miles away from our Gulf Shores hometown, this exciting event will keep your eyes on the sky, and when the last plane has made its way to its home hangar, the return trip to our Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show vacation rentals will be short, tranquil, and stunningly beautiful. This guide to both the show and our vacation rentals near Gulf Shores, AL will make you wonder why you waited so long to make this journey!
Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals Near Gulf Shores, AL
The Blue Angels is technically a Navy flight demonstration squadron designed to showcase the professionalism and teamwork of the military, and they do so by performing stunts in the air that will take your breath away. Representing both the Navy and the Marines, the incredibly skilled pilots are superstars, flying through the skies and moving as one and stunning all the onlookers who stay firmly grounded below. Interestingly, even though they perform combat maneuvers in their shows, the Blue Angels will never be in actual combat, which is ok with us, because we want them to continue showing off their mad skills for civilians across the country. This group of talented pilots has been flying the friendly skies since 1946 (with different sets of pilots, of course) and is the second oldest flying squadron of this type.
Two Days of Magic and Flight
The Blue Angels spend much of the year flying all over the world, performing for audiences in every state and many countries, and when the end of their show season comes in November, they come home to Pensacola and Naval Air Station Pensacola. Offering two days of aerobatic flight shows, guests will also be able to explore other planes that are used on the base and a kids’ station will ensure that even the tiniest fans will have the time of their lives. The planes being exhibited include 01 Bird Dogs, F-35s, and Mig-29s and the Kids’ Zone offers a variety of inflatables, games, and plane related activities, giving your children a shiny memory they will remember for a lifetime. The homecoming festival is the one time of year that civilians can go on the navy base which can be an adventure in itself.
All Roads Lead to Poole & Associates
FL-292 takes you to and from the NAS Pensacola with much of the road running alongside the Gulf, making it a tranquil and scenic drive that will be almost as much fun as the air show and your other Alabama adventures. Your comfortable adventures at home will begin once you open that door to the space you chose, but first, let’s discuss the community amenities that await you in the condo communities that our Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show vacation rentals are located within. Summers can be hot and steamy, but cooling off in community pools is always a good idea, and our properties with hot tubs will become your latest obsession. Surrounded by lounge chairs where moms can watch their tiniest travelers or simply sit, sip tropical beverages, and savor a lazy day in Gulf Shores, the pools are destined to be your favorite vacation amenity. Also offering fitness centers, sports courts, and barbecue areas just waiting for you to grill that fish you caught on an earlier fishier expedition. Beachfront condo communities also offer the greatest amenity of all, easy access to the turquoise waters of the Gulf and all the accompanying activities you can participate in, including fishing, swimming, or simply savoring a gorgeous Alabama day from the comforts of a beach chair nestled into the white sand.
Welcome Home
It isn’t always easy feeling at home in new places, so we make it our mission to ensure that no comfort is overlooked in our Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Fort Morgan escapes. Filled with light and Southern hospitality, walls of windows do their job, letting in the sunshine and the views. High ceilings make already spacious rooms feel larger and as you step inside the living rooms of our open concept spaces for the first time, you are probably already planning the first nap you are going to take on that super comfy couch, the first game you will watch on that big screen modern television, and, um, what were you thinking again? As you ventured further inside the space, finding yourself drawn to the sliding glass door that takes up virtually the entire back of the condo, you realize that all reasonable thought has left your mind. Slide open the doors and immediately, the sounds of waves crashing against sandy beaches, the feel of salt air breezes tousle your hair and cool your cheeks, and your world will never be the same again. A line of chairs, or perhaps a small dining area may be discovered on the balcony and as you drop into the closest chair, you realize you have found your happy place.
Still More to Explore
Ok, we have let you sit for a while, taking in all that makes this part of the world so very magical, but there is still so much of your Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show vacation rental waiting to be explored. Will it have the immense impact on your soul that the views of the sea do? Probably not, but we can promise that every minute spent with us will be ones you wish never had to end. Playing board games around the dining table, that due to the open concept floor plan, also allows you to keep your eye on the big game you were thinking about earlier and perhaps will even offer a peek of blue sky, golden sunshine, and turquoise waters, if you are sitting on the right side that is. Our fully equipped kitchen may give you pause, enticing you to spend at least one night staying in and making a family meal, but even if you don’t feel like cooking, the best margaritas of your lifetime can be whipped up in the blenders that many, if not most, of our kitchens offer and the expansive counters will provide room for all your snacks!
A Study in Contrasts
The beauty of a Gulf Coast vacation can be found in its differences. Staying up late to party at local hot spots is exciting but so is waking up early to watch the world awaken with the sunrise. Gliding across calm waters in a kayak or on a stand up paddleboard is satisfying to your soul but so were those moments spent at the homecoming air show watching all that power and acrobatic skills filling the sky. An Alabama vacation spent in our Gulf Shores retreats is sure to be a study of contrasts, combining soft and relaxed, with modern and bustling, blended with all the comforts of home. Contact us to reserve your favorite Poole & Associates Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show vacation rental today!