I always try to make a point to plan family activities, particularly when we are on vacation. That's one of the main reasons for vacation-to help our little family stay connected. But it seems that as the kids get older, it's getting harder to please everyone. I have to be careful that my attempts at bringing everyone together do not actually cause division due to fighting over what to do!
So I try to listen to everyone's ideas, and one thing I have found is that music is almost always a big hit. And there are lots of music options at the Alabama Gulf Coast. Music festivals and concerts by various artists from a range of genres are frequent in the area. I've always found these events to be a great way to break up a vacation and entertain the entire family.
The next time you visit Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, I highly recommend checking out one of these music events. You can begin your musical exploration at www.thebeachiscalling.org.

