Just as Beachin’ rolls in waves and basks in the rays of Alabama’s Gulf Coast: Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan, Beachin’s January issue claims and supports the theme, A New Year, A New Day.

 Christmas madness is over and a new year stretches out before us. The cover reflects not only New Year's Eve fireworks, but the looking out and looking forward to 2012. While we rest on the shore, an unpredictable ocean laps at our heels and we ponder the events, decisions and introductions of the coming year. While relationships, careers, homes and circumstances may change, the new year beckons gratefulness for the past year's blessings and restored faith in change, will power and sound minds.

 First, the beach photo and poem by Rick Williams seems to revel in uncertainties while the photo reminds us of the beautiful nature of a most common image of change—the ocean meeting the shore. While we live in or visit Pleasure Island, we see the example, and perhaps remember and reflect a moment longer than the rest of the world.

 A Snowbird Reception welcomes and informs guests of Pleasure Island and the Entertainment Series will surely delight Gulf Shores goers of varied tastes and times.

 A feature on the L&M Depot offers adventurers an extra day of fun for the upcoming year. Museum guests can enjoy lessons in history and transportation at this gem of Foley.

 The New Year quite literally slides into play with the Polar Bear Slip and Slide at The Hangout. Kiwanis kids along with sliders and observers can usher in January with a cold dip into the Gulf and a bowl of black-eyed peas.

 What To Do? Along the Coast reveals numerous activity options for the newly awakened enthusiast and a feature on the Fort Morgan-Dauphin Island ferry floats in with information and photos for the view finder in us.

 The Dining Guide suggests a variety of restaurants for newly adventurous tastebuds as Sip & Savor lends recipes for your champagne toast and your resolution diet.

 Adventures in Dining offers a look back at 2011 restaurants and dishes. The trio of tasters offer thanks for wonderful food and service throughout the year.

 Restored motivation might lead you to the Pleasure Island Churches guide or the Attractions page for new perspectives or experiences.

 Get Hooked offers advice for the cold-weather fisherman and Tornadoes Touch Down offers a play based on a family's reaction to unexpected events.

 Wrangler Marv inspires others to pursue any lifestyle of culture that fascinates us as he wins Atlanta's Golden Fiddle for his work in Western music and all aspects of the Wild West—from shoot outs to horse-back rides.

 The Golf and Marina guide gives helpful information for hobbies that 2012 might bring, so go where ever the wind takes you and let Beachin' inform and entertain you during a promising year.