The Deepwater Horizon / BP Oil Spill was capped in late July and the subsequent clean-up efforts continue to go very well. Our beaches and water are looking better and better with each passing day. As well, the swimming advisory for our beaches was lifted. And, on August 16, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources re-opened all state waters to recreational fishing.

Less and less clean up workers are being seen and more and more guests are returning to our beaches. That is all great news.


For daily video updates and further information, please visit the Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau's coverage of the oil spill:
http://www.thebeachfacts.com

See the conditions for yourself. Here's a link to the Pink Pony's live beach camera at the main public beach:
http://www.bamabeachcams.com/pinkponypub.aspx

The media has discussed concerns over air quality. Our's is fine. Here's a link to an air quality monitor via WKRG, Mobile's CBS affilliate:
http://www.wkrg.com/gulf_oil_spill/air_quality/

We urge you to rely on official website information, such as www.noaa.com

The official site related to the clean up of the oil spill:
http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/site/2931/
If you are interested in volunteering with the clean up efforts:
http://www.servealabama.gov/2010/OilSpill/OilSpillinfo.aspx

Thanks for considering all the facts and rest assured that your vacation investment is safe with ALBVR.

To that end, please know that we will continue our 100% Vacation Guarantee: Regarding the BP Oil Spill, we are implementing a new vacation guarantee that says "If you choose to cancel in advance of your stay or arrive for vacation and are not satisfied with your experience due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, we will refund your deposit or any unused portion of your rent".