Vacations Blog
An Honest Take on Great Vacations
Posts by: Paige Jackson
Baseball In Texas
May 22, 2008; 1 CommentSpring is in the air – trees are showing the first signs of green leaves, flowers are starting to bloom, and the days are getting longer. Perfect time for baseball! Although Texas is predominantly a football state, we do love our baseball too. It... Read more »
May Is A Sweet Time To Visit Brenham, Texas
May 16, 2008; No CommentBrenham is a little town (pop. 13,507) about halfway between Houston and Austin on US 290 and Texas 36. And while it may be small, Brenham offers a gigantic treat for your taste buds. Brenham is home to a Texas favorite – Blue Bell Creameries. If... Read more »
Vacationing At The Davis Mountains
Apr 18, 2008; 1 CommentThe Davis Mountains are a range of mountains in West Texas, located near Fort Davis, after which they are named. I highly recommend staying at the historic Indian Lodge. Indian Lodge is a unique inn located in Jeff Davis County northwest of Fort Davis... Read more »
When Emperors Ruled: The Forbidden Gardens In Katy, Texas
Apr 11, 2008; No CommentAre you in the mood for a little peek into some of China’s major historic scenes but not in a position to actually visit China? Well you don’t have to look any further than the Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas (right outside of Houston). This is... Read more »
Spring Calls For A Visit To Schlitterbahn: New Braunfels, TX
Mar 31, 2008; 3 CommentsWith three locations in Texas, Schlitterbahn is definitely a “must visit” for you and your family, you and your significant other, you and your friends, or even by yourself! Whatever your group consists of these water parks will prove a fun time... Read more »
Celebrate Women’s History Month With A Trip To Corpus Christi
Mar 24, 2008; No CommentSince March is National Women’s History Month, I thought I would throw a little trivia into this week’s travel blog. Today we’re going to talk about the cozy little ocean-front city of Corpus Christi, which gave birth to a woman whose invention... Read more »
A Girls’ Getaway To South Padre Island, Texas
Mar 21, 2008; 4 CommentsEvery now and then women just need to get away from everything, and there is no finer medicine than a trip to South Padre Island. Even though this island is only a few miles wide, it is packed with beautiful beaches, every kind of water sport you can... Read more »
A Touch of the Irish in Texas
Mar 13, 2008; No CommentSo what exactly do us Texans do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Where do we go? If you’re a party animal and looking for an all-night celebration then I would suggest Dallas or Austin as my second and third picks. It would take me days to list... Read more »
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