Feasting on fresh shrimp is one reason to visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala. Another is 32 miles of stunning, sugary beaches fronting on warm, Gulf of Mexico waters.
The Kentucky Derby may be Louisville's most famous event, but here are six other reasons to visit Louisville ranging from the city's Urban Bourbon Trail to The Main Ticket, covering six major attractions.
The Grand Hotel in Alabama is a memorable, family-friendly retreat. It sits beside Mobile Bay, approximately a 25-minute drive southeast of Mobile or 50 minutes west of Pensacola, Florida.
Barbara and Jim Twardowski met in college where they both majored in journalism. Their articles and photos have run in PBS Next Avenue, AAA Home & Away, Global Traveler, AAA Texas Journey, AAA Southern Traveler, Forbes.com and many more outlets. They cover destinations, accommodations, cultural attractions, cuisine, boomer trends, and accessible travel.