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Who is going to the Hangout Music Fest on May 20 & 21?

Professor Beach — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:39:32 +0000

Hangout Music Festival is the first and only festival of its kind. Located in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, Hangout features an eclectic musical lineup with stages located directly on white sandy beaches with ocean views. Hangout features today’s top rock ‘n roll and contemporary artists in a sun soaked setting. No other location allows music fans the opportunity to hear three consecutive days of their favorite bands while experiencing mind, body and spirit rejuvenation on the beach.

Shed the mud-boots and sleeping bags and wake up each morning from a fully equipped condo, many with ocean views. Lodging options are available for every budget and many condos and hotels are accessible to the festival grounds by walking or biking. Thats part of what makes the Hangout experience so unique.

Festival attendees can sip bushwackers ocean side, and soak up the sun on a beach blanket while cool tunes float by. With never before seen beach and festival amenities, lodging comforts close by, pristine beaches, and world-class musicians, Hangout features the ultimate music experience for sophisticated festival fans.

Gulf Shores has quickly become THE destination location to see blockbuster concert events. The 2010 inaugural Hangout Music Festival paved the way for the Concerts for the Coast music series that filled the summer of 2010 with performances from Jimmy Buffett & Friends, Bon Jovi, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Gretchen Wilson and Alan Jackson.

Concerts for the Coast was created to offer much-needed economic support to the Gulf area drawing visitors from around the country and stimulating the local economy impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Hangout and the Concerts for the Coast music series have brought over 100,000 visitors to the region and continue to greatly support local businesses.

The inaugural Hangout Beach Festival, May 14th-16th, 2010, featured Trey Anastasio, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, The Roots, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crows, Alison Kraus and Union Station, Gov’t Mule, Ray Lamontagne, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, and many more.

May 20 & 21, 2011 aims to be bigger and better with another stellar lineup, new activities, posh amenities and a backdrop of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

More Information about the Hangout Music Festival 2011 – CLICK HERE!

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2008 Music Festival in Oranjestad, Aruba

professorbeach — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:28:10 +0000

REO Speedwagon & Gloria Estefan will be performing at the 7th Annual Aruba Music Festival in Oranjestad.

The 2008 Music Festival is coming up October 10 & 11th

Aruba is among the most southern of the Lesser Antilles islands. It’s about 15 miles (24 km) from the coast of Venezuela. On a clear day the Venezuelan mainland is visible from the southeastern coast of Aruba. It’s about 42 miles (67 km), or 20 minutes by airplane, to the nearest Caribbean neighbor, Curacao.

The island has a jagged coast & heavy surf on our north, windward side. On the southern, leeward coast there approx seven miles (11 km) of honey-colored sand beaches. Aruba is about five miles (8 km) at it widest point and 19 miles (30 km) in length.

Aruba attracts some one million visitors and cruise passengers per year, most from North America and nearby Venezuela, and it ranks as one of the Caribbean’s most popular vacation spots. There are miles of beaches; some quiet beaches & some beaches with stiff winds & a choppy surf. Of course you will find many 1st class resorts, gambling casinos, shopping, and dozens of opportunities for fine dining

Oranjestad is the capital city. It is located on the southern coast near the western end of the island. It is extremely colorful with its Dutch colonial architecture and pastels. Along the wharf, you can find merchants selling fresh fish and produce right off the boats every morning. The downtown area with shopping malls surrounding it is the primary shopping area on the island.

Visitors looking for beautiful beaches, glamour, glitz & plenty to do, choose Aruba. Make sure to visit the Natural Pool, the Natural Bridge and the Quadiriki Caves while you are visiting Aruba.

Official Site of Aruba Tourism Authority

Click here for more information on Oranjestad from Professor Beach’s website where you will find photos, maps and airport info.

Amelia Island, Florida

professorbeach — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:01:28 +0000

Amelia is long and narrow. It is 13 miles (21 km) long (21 km) and approximately 4 miles (6 km) wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated just south of Cumberland Island, Georgia, off the east coast of Florida in Nassau County. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island.

It is host to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and the Bausch & Lomb Tennis Championships.

Amelia Island has several beach resorts. There are many interesting day trips if you feel like moving from the beach or pool. Take a nature walk or boat tour, stroll through a beautifully restored Victorian town, visit a historic fort or ride horses on the beach.

If you are planning a trip to Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach, you might want to check these links:

Amelia Island Museum of History

Fort Clinch State Park

Click here to visit Professor Beach’s Worlds Best Beachtowns Website where you can find information on the closest airport, Chamber of Commerce info, maps, photos and more!

Barbados the Islands

professorbeach — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:20:36 +0000

Barbados is located in the Caribbean in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela. The island was uninhabited when first settled by the British in 1627. Slaves worked the sugar plantations established on the island until 1834 when slavery was abolished. The economy remained heavily dependent on sugar, rum, and molasses production through most of the 20th century. The gradual introduction of social and political reforms in the 1940s and 1950s led to complete independence from the UK in 1966. In the 1990s, tourism and manufacturing surpassed the sugar industry in economic importance.The capital is in historic Bridgetown, is one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean.

There is much to see and do in the Barbados. You can easily rent a car or take one of the guided bus tours. If you choose to rent a car in the Barbados, the roads meander and are often unmarked, so don’t get frustrated if you get lost – seems like everybody does! If you make a wrong turn, consider it part of the adventure of touring Barbados. You might want to pick up any of the several free maps available everywhere. The locals are usually very helpful in getting you to your destination. They will do their best to try to steer you the right way, even if the directions seem a bit skewed. But not to worry, you will get there eventually.

The prime resort area with its beautiful beaches can be found on the West coast. Here you will find some small towns with a wide selection of restaurants, accommodations and duty-free shopping.

The southern end of the island is the hub of the island’s nightlife with St. Lawrence Gap as the center of activity. You will find a variety of restaurants, accommodations, duty-free shopping and action-filled beaches during the day. Here you can visit the nature & wildlife reserve and/or the rum distillery.

On the east Coast, with the Atlantic coastline with its crashing waves and empty beaches, this is the quieter part of the island, though very popular with island tours. In the rugged area of the Scotland District, you can find spectacular rock formations – this is a photographers dream. A trip on one of the island’s Safari Tours will ensure that you will see it all. This area is especially known for its relaxing accommodations and restaurants.

In the northern part of the island you will find secluded coves, a wildlife reserve, weathered cliffs, pounding surfs, breathtaking viewsand sleepy fishing villages. This northern section is also the least developed part of Barbados.

In the central part of the island, you will find a great experience for lovers of natural beauty, who want to see an array of botanical wonders, gullies and cane fields. You can go underground by electric tram and see some of the most beautiful caves found anywhere, or soar sky-high over the tree tops for a bird’s eye helicopter view of the shores and countryside.

You can sail along the tranquil waters on a day or night cruise, touring the lovely coastline and witnessing the beautiful sea life. It’s fun to swim with the sea turtles or snorkel on a coral reef. You might just want to lay on one of the many palm-fringed, coral sand beaches and relax!

There are some upcoming festivals yet to come in 2008.

The Taste of Barbados Food Festival starts October 3rd and runs through October 11th.
2008 Virgin Atlantic Music Festival Barbados starts October 30 and runs through November 8th.

More links to visit if you are thinking about a trip to the Barbados:
Official website of the Barbados Tourism Authority.

Fun in Barbados

Barbados Government

Grantley Adams International Airport

Transportion on the island is good, with ‘route taxis’, travelling to most points on the island. These small buses can at times be crowded, but will usually take the more scenic routes to destinations. They typically depart from the capital Bridgetown or from Speightstown in the northern part of the island.

There is also a helicopter shuttle service, which offers air taxi services to a number of sites around the island, mainly on the West Coast tourist belt. Air and water traffic is regulated by the Barbados Port Authority. More information regarding the Port at Bridgetown can be found here: The Port of Bridgetown.

Visit Professor Beach’s Worlds Best Beachtowns Website for more information! You will find maps, photos, chamber of commerce info, airport info and more. Just click on each link below.

Click here to visit Bridgetown

Click here to visit Bushy Park

Click here to visit Holetown

Click here to visit Oistins

Click here to visit Speightstown

Click here to visit St. Lawrence Gap