By Richard Neste

Spend some quality time on the white sands and sea green waters of South Padre Island, Texas. This spectacular barrier island off the coast of Texas is the perfect place to spend a week of relaxing days and event-filled nights, all while you work on your tan. The amount and style of South Padre Island rental properties is bountiful. Choose from vacation homes, villas, condos beach cottages or apartments. Most vacation rentals come fully furnished,

By: Debra Fortosis

It’s amazing how many people have not discovered Bed & Breakfast inns, and if I was smart I’d keep it a best kept secret because I don’t want them overrun with excited guests. In any case, if you’re not very familiar with B & B Inns, most have some features in common. Whether small or massive, the inns are usually quaint and very comfortable. Many feature cozy fireplaces, beds with exquisite headboards and posts, spa tubs, large-screen TVs, and polished antique accoutrements. Many of the inns are endearingly rustic or tastefully elegant. Because of these commonalities, I do not list off such details in the following reviews.

by Rich Gonzalez

Talk to the modest traveler as to where in the United States they would most likely want to visit and you are likely to hear Orlando, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Big cities with big attractions have always been the staple of good, exciting vacations. For the lesser known vacation spots such as Arkansas, Texas and Illinois; is it possible to find as exciting a vacation? I ventured to find out the answer to this question; and what I found was a pleasant surprise to me.

By John Dow

Galveston, Texas is one of the top Birding locations in the United States. Even if you aren’t an expert or die hard birding fan you will enjoy the beauty of the area and it’s famous birds. Although the Spring and Fall offer an exceptional opportunity during the migration seasons, anytime of year you can see 1000s of birds all over the Galveston Island area.

By John Dow

Galveston, Texas is an island on the Gulf Coast of Texas that’s a popular vacation spot. There are lots of activities, museums, water sports, restaurants, and sightseeing available. Most will cost you to participate but there are a few good and absolutely free things that are available too. Here’s a quick list of fun and free things to do next time you’re in Galveston, Texas.