Travel Articles
Apr 01 Celebrate in Galveston This April!
Spring has come, and all over the state, people are celebrating spring holidays, the change of seasons, and the beautiful spring weather. In Galveston, annual Easter and Earth Day festivities are underway, as well as the annual County Fair and Rodeo and the return of the Food and Wine Festival. Whatever you have to celebrate this spring, consider taking your merry-making to the jewel of the Gulf—Galveston Island. If you’ll | read more…
Mar 01 Spend Spring Break in Galveston!
As temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and everyone starts daydreaming about afternoons spent basking on the beach, why not consider taking a spring break in sunny Galveston? With 32 miles of beaches and tons of year-long and seasonal attractions, there’s plenty for both activity- and relaxation-oriented vacationers to do and see—not to mention the gorgeous spring weather on the Gulf! With average temperatures peaking in the high 60s, March is an | read more…
Mar 01 Travel to Toronto
If you’re looking for a special romantic getaway with your spouse and you want it to be something a little different, why not head across the border? Not that border—I’m talking about heading north to Toronto! I know what you’re thinking: why in the world would I want to head north? In the winter, no less. Well, for starters, with high temperatures in the thirties and lows in the teens | read more…
Feb 01 Galveston Offers Fun, Romance to Visitors This February
In the years immediately before and after the Civil War, Galveston was known as the “Playground of the South,” a place for visitors to eat, drink, and be merry in style and comfort. Tourists flocked to its lovely beaches, drawn by its convenient location and many attractions. Not surprisingly, these are the same qualities that draw tourists to the Island today. As winter moves into spring, there’s no better place | read more…
Jan 01 "Bead There" for Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012
2012 will mark the 101st Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration, and this year’s festivities are scheduled to be bigger and better than ever. This year, Mardi Gras! Galveston will feature 26 concerts, 24 parades, 19 balcony parties, and five fancy dress masked balls, all taking place between Feb. 10-21. Due to last year’s revival of a ticketed entertainment district, last year’s event saw increased attendance and a 50 percent drop in | read more…
Dec 15 Holiday Travel: To Make Road Trips Happier, Make Them Healthier
This holiday season, road trips can be a fun, economical alternative to flying. But as hours on the open road add up and fast food wrappers stack up, tempers can flare, setting a stressful tone for what should be pleasurable days ahead. It doesn’t have to be that way. Armed with the right strategies, not only can you and your family survive a long car trip and the travel food | read more…
Dec 01 Galveston Offers Gifts, Holiday Fun for Families
Still looking for an ideal family gift this holiday season? You may want to check out Galveston’s new “Island Pass.” Modeled on the popular CityPASS, the Galveston Island Pass offers visitors 40% off admission prices when they visit four or more Island attractions during their stay. Participating attractions include Moody Mansion, Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid, Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid, Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, The Grand 189 | read more…
Nov 01 Galveston Offers Something for Everyone This Holiday Season
If you’re looking for a picturesque holiday destination within driving distance, look no further: Galveston Island boasts holiday festivities and old-fashioned architectural charm to rival any New England village, all just an hour’s drive from downtown Houston. The Island’s justly famous architecture shines during the holidays, with its most famous buildings, Moody Mansion and the Bishop’s Palace, garlanded with historic ornaments and lights from the early 1900s. The Victorian holiday | read more…
Sep 30 Blue Kaua'i
Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Raiders of the Lost Ark are just a few of the movies that were filmed on the island of Kaua’i. With its lush, tropical landscape and its amazingly beautiful beaches, it’s easy to understand its appeal to filmmakers and vacationers alike. Known as the Garden Isle, Kaua’i is the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands. There is one main road that allows travelers | read more…
Jul 22 Old West Charm Meets 21st Century Convenience at Flying L Guest Ranch
Dust off your cowboy boots and hat and join in the fun at the Flying L Guest Ranch! Conveniently located four hours’ drive outside of Houston in the Texas Hill Country, the Flying L is a perfect getaway destination for travelers who want to leave the big city behind for awhile without having to travel too far. The Flying L began its life as a 542-acre “dude ranch” in 1946 | read more…
