Young golfers of all abilities have just been given another reason to love coming to the beach this June.

Enroll your child in June golf lessons at Kiva Dunes Golf Course in Fort Morgan, Alabama.

Kiva Dunes Golf Course in Fort Morgan (Gulf Shores), Alabama will host 3-day workshops to encourage and hone the skills of 7- to 15-year-old golfers.

The camp held June 1–3 is for ages 7 through 10, while June 8–10 is geared toward ages 11 through 15. Instruction, lunch and a Kiva Dunes golf hat are included in the $75 three-day fee or $35 individual-day fee. With a class schedule of 9 a.m. until noon each day, this leaves plenty of time for beach fun as well as inland activities.

Enroll your child now for an unforgettable experience of learning and playing on the #1-rated golf course in Alabama, and one of the most enjoyably challenging courses in the United States. Simply call the Kiva Dunes golf shop at 251-540-7000 or e-mail tyler@kivadunes.com.

To make it easy for everyone, stay right by Kiva Dunes Golf Course for your beach vacation. Choose your favorite from the following list of Kiva Dunes properties available for your stay during the golf camp weeks and beyond:

Houses

19^th Hole – 3BR, gulfside

Alcedonia – 4BR, gulf oriented

Blue Sky at Kiva Dunes – 3BR, gulf oriented

Halekai Kiva – 6BR, gulf oriented

Kiva Seafoam – 4BR, gulf oriented

Lemon Drop - 4BR, course oriented

Seagate - 5BR, gulf-front

Sea-N-Tee – 3BR, gulf oriented

Condos

Plantation Palms – choose from fourteen 1BR, 2BR and 3BR units in this gulf-front property

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Everybody loves a champion. How much more can you love a group of champions? How about world champions?

World-champion ladies compete in Mobile, Alabama May 10–16, 2010.

That’s exactly who you will see when you attend the 2010 Bell Micro LPGA Classic at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, Alabama. And yes, this players list includes American superstars Cristie Kerr and Michelle Wie along with seven more of the Top Ten LPGA athletes in the world.

The newly renovated Crossings Course where the tournament will be played is one of two championship layouts at this location. Not only does it offer a challenge via the hilly terrain and elevated greens, but the natural beauty of the thick forests makes it easy to peacefully focus on your game. The fact that it is ranked among America’s Top 50 Affordable Courses helps to reinforce your good decision to play there.

Practice rounds begin Monday, May 10, with the final strokes landing approximately 5:00 Sunday. Cheer for these fiercely competitive ladies for just $10 for one day or $40 for the tournament pass. Packages and special 18th-hole seating begins at $125. See the tournament website for details or contact Carrie Pearce at 205-262-2832 or cpearce@brunoeventteam.com.

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Escape the cold this winter! Unbundle the snowbird in you and say “ahhh” to the warmer winter temperatures of the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast.

Avoid having your car buried in the snow this winter. Join us on the Gulf Shores island, where the only white stuff on the ground is sand!

Snowbird immigration is a common phenomenon here in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan (AL) and Perdido Key (FL). Join us for a month or more during the winter and you, too, will be an official snowbird!

We are especially excited to welcome our winter visitors this year by offering amazing specials of up to 50% off some of our monthly beach house and condo rentals.

In addition, when you become a Meyer Real Estate snowbird, you gain access to our exclusive Winter Guest Activities. You can choose to participate in golf and mini-golf tournaments, casino trips, history exploration and much more – the events are free or require just a nominal fee.

This is the year to leave your parka and snow scraper in storage and head to the beach. We will love having you here, and you’ll be glad you made the decision to enjoy a mild winter in our beautiful location.

The ideal gift can be difficult to find, but we have a solution!

It’s time to choose a gift for someone special. But your sibling/parent/best friend/cousin has all the material goods he or she needs. Another knickknack or small kitchen appliance may end up in a closet or cupboard, rarely used in spite of your good intentions.

A gift of experiences and memories, though, will be forever cherished. The honored recipient will immediately understand the special thought that went into choosing it, and you’ll be reminded often of how much it was appreciated.

That is why a gift certificate for accommodations from Meyer Vacation Rentals is the perfect fit. It allows you to present your loved one with something specific, yet offers them a great deal of flexibility. They can choose their preferred dates to stay in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach or Fort Morgan, Alabama, or Perdido Key, Florida. And with nearly 1300 condos and 300 houses located along the Gulf of Mexico, inland waters or golf courses—including virtual tours and photos of all properties—they will enjoy the online shopping experience almost as much as the actual getaway.

Make it a gift from just you, or arrange for your family or a group of friends to chip in together. Your gift certificate can be for any dollar amount you choose, and your recipient can get even greater value when they use it with one of our many specials or Hot Deals. With everything from a romantic 1-bedroom property in Gulf Shores to a 36-person house in Perdido Key perfect for family reunions and weddings, your gift offers a wealth of options.

Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Meyer Vacation Rentals Gift Certificates are available year-round by calling 877-877-5066. Our terrific vacation representatives will be happy to help you and your recipient at any hour of the day or night, whenever it’s most convenient for you.

Historical exploration, water adventures, golf outings, outlet shopping, relaxation . . . No matter how their time is spent, you will feel wonderful knowing you gave someone a lasting gift that will always be treasured.

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A large beach house may just be the perfect answer to your group's next multiple-night business or social gathering.

When you are planning a family reunion, business retreat or church gathering that requires a few nights in one location, does your mind immediately jump to an impersonal hotel, or maybe a group of separate condos near each other?

Why not consider everyone staying together in one house at the beach? Below are six Gulf Shores houses in Meyer Real Estate’s vacation rental program that will accommodate 22 to 32 people. Follow the links to see virtual tours and photos, learn more about the amenities offered at each property, and check dates of availability.

Egret, 4 miles west of the north-south AL Hwy. 59 that ends at the beach in Gulf Shores, is a one-story house that is deceptively large. Its six bedrooms combine king, queen, double and twin beds; when the 3 sleeper sofas are included, 22 people can call this gulf-front location “home.”

Avocet also sleeps 22 in its two-level, 4200-square-foot house located gulf-front almost 14 miles down Fort Morgan Road in the Surfside Shores subdivision. The five bedrooms include king, queen, bunk and double futon configurations.

Aqua Vista is a new home on West Beach, just three miles from the main beach intersection. With eight bedrooms and baths divided among three levels, 23 people can share the gulf-front house and still enjoy a bit of privacy within its 4000 square feet. Bedding includes king, queen, bunk and triple bunks as well as a sleeper sofa.

Erica’s Sandpiper is another eight-bedroom/eight-bath home that can be shared by 24 relatives or friends. A combination of king, queen, double, twin and sleeper sofas are found within this 3800-square-foot, single-level gulf-front home. You’ll find it in a quiet area 4 miles down West Beach.

Halekai III boasts 8000 square feet near the end of West Beach. The 11 bedrooms and bathrooms can accommodate 29 people among the king, queen, sofa queen, bunk and day beds. Numerous extras, including a media room, two kitchens and three living rooms, make it possible for purely fun or all-business gatherings to be comfortable at this gulf-front location.

Ranch Beach House is owned by a non-profit agency, with proceeds benefiting a children’s charity. Its 2600 square feet are spread over two levels, including six bedrooms, six and a half baths and two living rooms. Bedding consists of king, double, twin and triple bunk configurations, making it ideal for family, corporate or church groups. This house that sleeps 32 is adjacent to the pass on West Beach, across the street from the gulf.

The time is right to plan for next week’s or next year’s cozy weekend for two, family getaway, corporate team-building week, or large-scale celebration. Choose from 1600 condos and 300 houses on or near the beach or golf course. We’re eager to delight you with our renowned STAR Treatment!

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of beach time!

It’s not too late! Cool off your wallet with a hot bargain while you soak up some sun and play time before fall sets in.

We can help you accomplish this with our Awesome August special. Need a beach house to accommodate your family or group of friends? Save 25% off the already-low early fall prices. Just you and a spouse, friend, or smaller family? Condos are a whopping 35% off!

Simply visit our website to find your ideal location. Choose from Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan or Orange Beach, Alabama, or Perdido Key, Florida. Decide on a house or condo. Discover the wide variety of settings gulf-front, near-gulf, golf course-oriented, or on backwaters. We know you’ll have fun shopping our 1900 properties!

Once you have your options narrowed down, choose your dates (final checkout for this deal is 10 a.m. on Sept 3), plug in the promo code 9EF-C (for condos) or 9EF-H (for houses), and click on “Get a Quote” to find out just how affordable it really is. When you have made your final choice, click the Book It button and follow the prompts. It’s that simple!

Can’t visit the beach by Sept. 3? No problem! Keep an eye on our variety of specials and specific-property hot deals. We’ll have great bargains available whenever you are ready to join us.