Although there is never a bad time to visit the Gulf Shores area, there are a few sweet spots, times when the weather is perfect, the crowds are fewer, and life just seems happier at the beach, with the first week of May being one of those times. And because this week just so happens to coincide with the serenely beautiful Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, you have twice as many reasons to visit and twice as many reasons as to why you should choose one of our vacation rentals at Gulf Shores, Alabama. This guide to the festival and our Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival vacation rentals will help you find the perfect reason to encourage you to make your Alabama journey at that time!
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The Gulf Coast offers a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, but Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, as low key as it is, offers something serenely different. This festival takes place in the nearby town of Foley, located just about 12 miles north of Gulf Shores, lasting three days and lighting up the dark skies in ways that will speak to your soul. Dawn and Dusk are the when over 50 balloons will take flight, glowing gently as they glide through dark skies and although they don’t offer balloon flights for festival attendees, they do provide tethered rides that will give you an idea of what a true flight would feel like. Also offering arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and some special treat vendors, the weather dependent festival will be a highlight of your Alabama journey. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the pilots of the colorful and sometimes whimsical balloons,
More to Explore
If this festival just offered the opportunity to watch the balloons float through the sky, we’re sure that would be enough, but because every party needs something extra, the entertainment offered during the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon festival will never cease to amaze. A disc connected K9 show (dogs catching frisbees!) shows another side of the sweet fur babies we all love and an interactive balloon experience will perhaps lead your children to an interest in flying. One of the activities we often suggest our guests experience is a visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, but if you are attending the festival, the zoo comes to you, offering meet & greet sessions with some of their most exotic animals, an experience you will never forget. Free kids activities, an OWA Theater Showcase, and finally, live music will play accompaniment to all the above listed activities, performed by a variety of local bands. Also offering VIP dinners for those who purchase VIP passes, the festival costs nothing if you don’t purchase the pass, but you will still want to bring your wallet for shopping and dining purposes.
A Peek into Our Poole & Associates Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Vacation Rentals
Now that you have an idea of what to expect from the festivals it is time to explore our Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival vacation rentals. Our Gulf Shores retreats are the ones closest to the town of Foley and those are the ones we will talk about today, but you can choose any of them to come home to during your absolutely wonderful Alabama vacation. We love the fact that we provide both stand alone homes and condos for rent, ensuring that any sized traveling group will find the space that fits their family best. Comfortable, relaxing, and filled with light, your vacation starts the minute you step through their doors for the first time, so what are you waiting for? Unlock the door and let the good times begin!
You’ll Know
The most difficult part of your vacation planning will be narrowing your choice of accommodations down to just one, but when you see it, you’ll know. The right property will speak to your heart, and you will hear the echoes of whispers telling you “It’s me! Pick me!” And once you have picked and are standing on the other side of the front door, the Poole & Associates difference will be immediately apparent. Follow the paths created by tile or wood and find yourself in the center of an open concept floor plan. The living areas are furnished with sofas that are plush and inviting, with some featuring a hidden secret, doing double duty as both bed and couch. Placed so as to enjoy views of state of the art televisions and what lies beyond the glass doors that lead out to patios, decks, or balconies, depending on the unit you chose. For most, it is a beachfront escape that will be the right choice and the balcony will provide the best seats in the house, offering chairs in which you can sit, sip, and savor the sunset, the sunrise, and all that is magic about the Gulf waters that you are looking down at.
Families Matter
There are two types of vacation in life, those spent with family and those spent without and the Gulf Coast attracts both, with our spaces offering multiple ways that prove families matter. The dining rooms of our festival retreats are where guests will gather with their families, devouring the meals they worked together to create, playing board games, and putting together puzzles during the moments they aren’t exploring the charms of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Our fully equipped kitchens are the heart of the home, spacious, bright, and encouraging guests to stay home at least one night during their Alabama adventures. Even if you only use these rooms to make frothy margaritas (blenders are often one of the amenities), keep your wine chilled to the perfect temperature, or as a spot to hold the snacks you bought for when the late night munchies cravings arise, the kitchens will be an integral part of your vacation experience.
Amenities, Amenities, and More Amenities
It wasn’t that long ago when travelers were expected to accept less. We stayed in hotels on the interstate, cramming our families into one room, sharing rooms, beds, bathrooms, and air space, and telling ourselves that we just needed a place to rest our heads. Today, however, we expect not just more, but everything and our Poole & Associates vacation rentals offer that everything in the form of luxury amenities that will enhance your vacation experience. Community amenities may include resort pools and hot tubs, barbecue areas, fitness centers, and sports courts, ensuring that every minute will be filled with fun and frolic. Our unit amenities may include the ability to bring your fur baby along for the journey, stunning views, deep tubs for soaking, state of the art televisions, and high speed internet. Laundry rooms or laundry closets, en suite baths, tranquil bedrooms, and premium mattresses are more things you should expect during your stay, and an overall vibe that is relaxing, welcoming, and inviting.
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Vacation Rentals
Contact us to reserve Your Favorite Poole & Associates Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Vacation Rentals Today! Every minute will be the best minute when you choose our serene sanctuaries for your Gulf Shores, Alabama vacation of a lifetime!