Gulf Shores 'stay & play' packages for winter travelers

Prime conditions, seasonably warm weather and value-laden deals combine to make the fall and winter months and ideal time to visit Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Accessible via Pensacola, Mobile or New Orleans airports, Gulf Shores is a popular waterfront golf destination featuring nine courses, countless lodging options and a wealth of non-golf outdoor activities. Visitors can build their own custom golf stay and play package at GolfGulfShores.com starting at as little as $61 per night, including room and a round. Beachcombers, buddies looking for fishing and golf, and families who love Southern fall weather, local seafood and live music can find a variety of options to enjoy the Gulf through the end of the year.

The user-friendly website includes sample packages to help visitors choose their best rate among hotels, luxury condos and golf by location along the 32-mile stretch of shoreline, for stays through February. Below is a small sample of package prices, there are many others. These rates include all taxes and fees and are based on a group of four golfers staying four nights and playing three rounds of golf at three different pre-determined courses:

2 Bedroom Gulf View Condominium
11/8/2010 - 2/27/2011
Rate: $73.21 per person per night ($292.85) for golf and room
Description: Starting at rate based on 4 people staying in a two bedroom condominium plus loft with one king bed, one queen bed and two sleeper sofas.

Double Queen Hotel Room (Next to Craft Farms Golf Course)
11/8/2010 – 2/27/2011
Rate: $98.79 per person per night ($395.16)
Description: Starting at rate based on 2 people staying in a one room with two queen beds. Package also includes a hot breakfast buffet for each golfer.

2 Bedroom Gulf Oriented Condominium
11/8/2010 - 2/27/2011
Rate: $61.19 per person per night ($244.00)
Description: Starting at rate based on 4 people staying in a two bedroom condominium with one queen bed, two twin beds and a sleeper sofa.

All groups purchasing a customized golf package via golfgulfshores.com for travel between November 16, 2010 and February 28, 2011 will be entered to win a $2,000 destination credit prize to be used on dining, golf shop items, area attractions and more. Packages must be booked by November 15, 2010 and include a two-night minimum stay. The winner of the $2,000 destination credit will be randomly chosen on November 16.

For more information, prize details or to book your package and be entered to win visit: golfgulfshores.com