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Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan s Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book,
A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Marla Cimini
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan s Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book,
My New Orleans
03/01/2021
Gulf Coast Tourism reinvented itself since the pandemic began, luring visitors to its emerald waters and white sandy beaches while promoting strict safety measures. New hotels and restaurants continue to spring up, attractions such as the new Mississippi Aquarium and the relaunched Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened in 2020 and sites hurt by last summer’s hurricanes are rebounding for spring break. Plus, with all the great outdoors for exploration, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy the Gulf Coast this spring and summer while maintaining social distancing.
Here’s our compilation of new Gulf Coast accommodations, great ways to enjoy the outdoors, beaches and otherwise, along with special events and new attractions. The Gulf Coast is open for business, y’all, so make your way east.
The complete article can be found at AlabamaNewsCenter.com.
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores has received a 2020 Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). The park was described as “an international showcase for environmental and economic sustainability as it demonstrates best practices for outdoor recreation, education and hospitable accommodations.”
The award is given annually to destinations that showcase responsible, sustainable tourism, including conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution efforts and was first awarded in 1969. Gulf State Park was honored alongside sites in Jalisco State, Mexico; Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China; and Greenville, South Carolina.