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Boasting sun-soaked summers and warm winters, Gulf Shores is a cool coastal community that offers vacation fun virtually year-round.
![Bon Secour one of ten easy day trips from Gulf Shores AL](https://cdn.beachguide.com/images/newsletter/related-stories/201715182931_q.jpg)
When you're ready for an adventure away from the beach, these 10 destinations offer fun-packed options the whole family will enjoy.
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What would happen to your beach vacation investment in the event of a tropical storm, an illness or some other unforeseen event?