Day 1: Shopping, man-style!

Take the typical concept of a girls' activity and man it way up at the Tanger Outlet. Stock up your work shop at Tools Direct and Black & Decker with the latest power tools and gadgets. Spruce up your sporting and outdoor wardrobe at Nike, Reebok, Tommy Bahama, Las Vegas Golf, Coleman Outlet and Mossy Creek. If the gals want to go to the Eastern Shore Center, plan your own adventure to Bass Pro Shop and lose yourself in a guy's shopping paradise.

Day 2: Golfer's Delight

So many great courses, this is going to take more than one vacation. Revisit a favorite golf course or try a new one this time. The Alabama Gulf Coast is home to more than 200 holes of top-notch golf. And each one is an easy drive from any point in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. So dust off those clubs, get the guys together and start swinging.

Day 3: Hit the Water

Get a workout paddling a kayak or canoe around our coastal waters. Or let someone else do the work when you rent a boat and captain to show you to area's best water views. You could even kick back and enjoy a dolphin cruise - it's okay, real men love dolphins!

Day 4: Hot Spots

Sometimes it is all about soaking up the atmosphere at the local hot spots and watching people enjoy the sun and fun of the Alabama Gulf Coast. Take a walk at The Wharf and experience the energy of the marina, the Ferris wheel, the cool shops and restaurants. Or head over to the Gulf State Park Pier and walk out for a truly unique view of the area. The longest pier on the Gulf Coast is a great spot to drop a line or just see watch other people area catching.

For the upbeat pulse of the beach, visit the Gulf Shores Public Beach and catch a game of beach volleyball. And you can always start your day with a little people watching from your balcony.

Mmmmm, Cheeseburger
We promise no one is counting calories and we won't tell on you. So sneak off and indulge your passion for the perfect cheeseburger. You know the one, cooked just the way you ordered it, all the right toppings, the cheese just beginning to melt... oh my! Check out the mouth-watering burgers at Pirate's Cove, Tacky Jack's, Lulu's, The Keg and Ginny Lane. Go ahead and ask for extra napkins, you'll need them.

Day 5: Sporting Chance

No such thing as too much sports here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Catch an exciting sporting match at one of the many tournaments that come to the area. We've got baseball, softball, track & field, tennis and more. Check out the wave-pounding action at Thunder on the Gulf. Or get in the game yourself with golf and tennis. Explore area nature while you sneak in a little workout by hiking or biking.

And if all that seems like too much work, just head for Rafter's Restaurant and Sports Bar at The Wharf. Order up some wings, grab a cold beverage and watch the game with your friends.