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Destination Destin Part 8: Laurel, Mississippi, to Fairhope, Alabama (5/9/26)

The rain continues, but we had a short 2.5 hour drive today to our final stop before we meet up with family tomorrow in Destin, Florida.

The bridge over Mobile Bay
Mobile Bay
The USS Alabama
A floral clock as we entered Fairhope
A pretty drive through Fairhope

We are spending the night at the Grand Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel for Marriott. We had some Marriott points that we had to use before we lost them, so Bob found us a hotel/resort that we could never afford to stay at but that we could use points for a free night. It is quite the resort.

The view of the marina from the 3rd floor of our building
We worked out in the fitness center
when we checked in a little after 1:00 pm
and we saw this wedding couple having their photos taken.

After our workout and shower, we walked a lot of the property.

A covered bridge on the edge of the property
The Spa Building where our room is.
It does contain a spa, indoor pool, and fitness center.
Looking towards boat docks for nearby waterfront homes
The beach on the property near 2 outdoor pools
One of the outdoor pools
The hotel served as a hospital during the Civil War.
At 4:00 pm each day, they fire off a Civil War era cannon.
Mobile Bay
The rotunda of the Main House, with the registration area, restaurants, and gift shop
The Grand Hall in the Main House
where we’ll have breakfast tomorrow

We will meet up with family in Destin, Florida, sometime tomorrow afternoon.

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