Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Ya know, no matter how intentionally dismissive or NEGLIGENTLY IGNORANT someone may choose to be about Dauphin Island's natural and cultural resources, we ought to at least be able to put a piece of paper in somebody's hand that will introduce visitors or potential visitors to the natural and cultural heritage that awaits them on the island. There's a lot that D.I. can gain by studying the GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH 2017 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE.
The front and back covers apply to Dauphin Island and the theme of the publication "YOU'RE IN A WHOLE DIFFERENT STATE..." is repeated over and over thoughout its pages.
Pages 42 and 43 feature Ft. Gaines, Bellingrath Gardens and The Estuarium under the heading of CELEBRATING COASTAL CULTURE ("It's a whole different state of discovery...") The Alabama Bicentennial page 45 features Ft. Gaines. Under GULF COAST EVENTS, they include Mardi Gras and the Bellingrath Christmas Lights. Under ATTRACTIONS, the Mobile Bay Ferry is featured and under NATURE & TRAILS, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and the Estuarium are included but THAT'S IT for D.I. in this publication. The island is included on one of the maps but there's plenty for the visitor to the Alabama coast outside of D.I. Under ADVENTURES,CRUISES AND WATERSPORTS, there are 6 entire pages. Under BEACH/WATERSPORT RENTAL & SERVICES, 2 pages; Under FOOD & DRINK CELEBRATIONS, 2 pages; DINING, 14 pages; ARTS & CULTURE, 5 pages (there's a Bellingrath ad here); GOLF COURSES, 2 pages; MARINAS & DIVE SHOPS, 4 pages; ACCOMMODATIONS, 16 pages: In other words, there are lots of opportunities for Dauphin Island to be included in the 2019 edition of this publication.
The part of the publication that could benefit Dauphin Island the most is the map section.
A map that includes the ENTIRE WEST END to the west point along with the peninsula, the Alabama-Mississippi State line and the northern coast of the Mississippi Sound would be of great benefit to the visitor. The Gulf Shores/Orange Beach map includes symbols for 9 RECREATION FACILITIES, 15 SPORTS FACILITIES, 3 EMERGENCY LOCATIONS, and 8 VISITOR RESOUCES. IMHO, there's a lot ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SEE D.I. PROSPER can learn from the GULF SHORES & ORANGE BEACH 2017 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE. https://www.gulfshores.com/!userfiles/guide/index.html

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