How to Find Luxury Hotels in Orange Beach, Alabama

During summer months the Orange Beach population swells, becoming the fourth largest city in Alabama. The creation of the Intra-coastal Waterway off mainland Baldwin County required a fabricated island, known as Pleasure Island, on which the majority of Orange Beach is located. The city of Orange Beach has developed into a major waterfront attraction and has rapidly grown into a popular beach vacation destination offering a variety of luxury accommodations to choose from.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access to make reservations
• A map of Orange Beach, Alabama
• A valid credit card

Instructions

1. To book accommodations, contact Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Look for luxury condominiums in Orange Beach that are certain to meet your accommodation needs. Oceanfront views, in-ground pools and secluded beaches are a sample of the fine elegance enjoyed in these private, rental locations.

3. Do not limit your vacation to land activities when planning a luxury stay in Orange Beach. Go out to sea on a stylish yacht or sailboat available to rent in this boating paradise of Alabama.

4. Relax in the serenity of an Orange Beach resort with a style unique to this tropical locale. Beachfront accommodations offer exquisite dining options, lovely beach side strolls, sapphire pools with ocean gazebos and breathtaking views.

5. Search for nationally known luxury hotels and inns in Orange Beach. As a hot summer location, there is a wide variety to choose from.

Tips & Warnings

• Make your summer reservations well in advance, as Orange Beach is the hot spot for beach tourists coming to Alabama.

• Do not miss The Wharf for an Orange Beach experience similar to old-fashioned seaside vacations. Enjoy the Rave movie theater, take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel, or dance at a concert in the amphitheater.

• Compare prices and ask for discounts. Hotels, like airlines, often rent rooms at varying rates, or offer discounts to certain travelers. Don't be afraid to ask for discounts or to check several sources to find the best rate for a certain hotel.

• Consider a travel package. Airlines, hotels, and tour operators often offer travel packages in which rates are reduced for certain airline/hotel or hotel/tour combinations. Ask a travel agent if packages are available for Orange Beach.

• Downtown traffic patterns can be frustrating so be patient.

• Wear foot protection when strolling on the beach to prevent cuts or stings that could easily lead to infection.