Palm Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham, sits directly on the white-sand shores of Orange Beach, Alabama, with two five-story condo wings opening onto a Gulf-front pool deck. Each suite is a one-, two-, or three-bedroom condominium with a full kitchen or kitchenette, private balcony, and Gulf or courtyard view — built for families, couples, and groups who want condo space without renting a house. The heated outdoor pool and hot tub face the dunes, complemented by an on-site fitness center, BBQ and picnic areas, and a wooden boardwalk that drops you onto the sand.

Step beyond the boardwalk and you are on one of the Gulf Coast's quietest stretches of public beach, with Wolf Bay and Robinson Island a short paddle away. Drive five minutes east to The Wharf for the 112-foot Ferris wheel, dockside restaurants, and 60-plus shops, or hit Adventure Island next door for go-karts and mini golf. Gulf State Park's 28 miles of trails, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, and the Park at OWA amusement park round out family days, while sunset shrimp boils at Cosmo's or Cobalt cap each evening.