At Bella terra

After leaving Topsail, we headed to bella Terra RV Resort in Foley, AL. Actually is right next to Gulf Shores on the Gulf or Mexico. Only about a 5 mile drive to the beaches. We had alwaays heard about this Park and wanted to see it and find out if staying at these types of parks are worth it. So, it is a very nice RV Park, the landscaping, while immature will be great in a few years. The clubhouse, pool entrance and exits are very well done. The staff is very helpful, always friendly, etc. Plus, everything works, the WIFI, cable TV, power and water hookups and the like are in perfect working order. About half the final plan is completed and I'm told that it is over 90% sold out. The sites are very big, with limited landscaping included. Many folks have added cabanas, outdoor kitchens, signifinact landscaping upgrades and the like. The premium lots are on the water and of course cost more to buy or rent.
My only critisum would be that at a minimum a picnic table or outdoor seating of some sort should be included. If we come again, I wouldn't accept a lot without that.
That said, out stay was very reasonably priced and I doubt we could have found a better value anywhere in the southeast.
I would encourage anyone to check it out.

The Gulf Shores area of Alabama is wonderful, the beaches are beautiful, very accessable and the entire area is freindly and very well kept. Lots of places to spend money, eat and just visit or go sightseeing.

A few photos of Bella Terra are attached.

2010 winter trip started

So, it was the end of Feb and we had enough winter. We did get some snowmobiling in and had a great time of it. But, warmth will be nice. So we loaded up the Jeep and headed off to Knoxville to pick up the motorhome. From there we headed to Birimgham, AL to de-winterize and get everything settled. That done, we headed to one of our favorite destinations, Topsail State Park near Destin, FL. We arrived on on a cold, overcast day, that was just plain nasty. We had needed the heat on in Alabama, but thought that would pass as we got further south. Nope. But, by the weekend we has turned very nice, still cool mornings but the afternoons are beautiful. Topsail is still a great place to stop, we have a wonderful site with tons of room. BeBe is having a wonderful time meeting new dogs and exploring everywhere. It’s her first birthday, so she can get even more spoiled. See pics. Tomorrow we head off to Bella Terra, only about a 90 mile drive so we can take our time and enjoy the sights.
FYI, we had a great site at Topsail, a few photos aare attched. Enjoy.