{"id":56015,"date":"2025-04-19T13:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?p=56015"},"modified":"2025-04-22T07:30:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:30:31","slug":"things-to-know-flexcation-gulf-shores-orange-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/things-to-know-flexcation-gulf-shores-orange-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Know About a Flexcation to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turquoise water crashing onto the fine white sand. Palm trees waving in the wind. Eating at local restaurants. Exploring the scenic drives. Some things never change. But traveling in the shoulder season comes with a warning label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caution: it will be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not necessarily a dire warning. On the contrary, there are many benefits to traveling in the shoulder season \u2013 the months before or after the prime tourism season for a destination. Lodging is less expensive and easier to book, crowds are thinner and lines move faster, and you\u2019ll likely have the entire beach to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are a few things to keep in mind when planning a flexcation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Vrbo, the short-term rental company, defines a flexcation as \u201can emerging travel trend where families rent vacation homes later in August, September, and October, consider staying longer to mix work and play, and often get better value in high-demand locales.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you need to know about a flexcation to Alabama\u2019s beaches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part Four – Flexcation at Alabama\u2019s Beaches<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Explore the latest travel trend with Flexcation at Alabama\u2019s Beaches<\/em>. Learn about the concept of combining work and play along Alabama\u2019s beaches with this exciting four-part series.

Read Part Three – Miniature Golf and Massive Milkshakes \u2013 My Week of Work and Play at Alabama\u2019s Beaches<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Businesses Open or Closed for the Season?<\/a>
  2. Pack for Summer and Autumn<\/a>
  3. You\u2019ll Meet More Locals<\/a>
  4. Tours are Limited but Available<\/a>
  5. Last Minute Bookings are Okay<\/a>
  6. The Visitor Center is Still Open<\/a>
  7. Less Daylight<\/a>
  8. Construction is Inevitable<\/a>
  9. Office Supplies are Available<\/a>
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    The Track will likely be open during your flexcation – but check first.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Businesses Open or Closed for the Season?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Local businesses rely on high school students off for the summer and college students who come home. When the school bell rings for the first class of the fall semester, miniature golf courses and restaurants are left with fewer workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After the Labor Day weekend rush, the last hurrah of the summer tourism season, many local businesses shift their hours. Some will open later in the day and close earlier in the evening. Others will only be open for long weekends. Then, as time slowly creeps toward autumn and winter, some businesses like water parks and boat rental companies will shut down entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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    You\u2019ll be able to play a round of putt putt at Shrimpy\u2019s Mini Golf<\/a> or The Track<\/a>, where you can also go for a heart-pounding go-kart race. Gulf State Park\u2019s<\/a> trails are open year-round but check for hours at the fishing pier and nature center. But don\u2019t worry; the coffee shops<\/a> are still open. The locals need their caffeine just as much as travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When planning a flexcation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, check the hours of every restaurant and attraction you want to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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