Las Vegas & The West- Texas
Texas
Big, bold and sure to leave a lasting impression
The Lone Star State blends big-sky landscapes, metropolitan must-sees, beach towns, legendary food, guest ranches and more.
Houston is arguably Texas’ s most cosmopolitan city with visitors drawn to its world-class arts, top-notch museums and galleries, professional sports and stylish dining scene. Just 30 minutes drive away is NASA’ s Lyndon B Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, a definite for your sightseeing list! On the historic island of Galveston, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the inviting beaches seemingly go on forever.
Picturesque and atmospheric, San Antonio is home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Alamo, a centuries-old Spanish mission and site of a long, bloody battle in the 1800s. Another landmark is the 2!-mile long Paseo del Rio( River Walk), which is lined with boutique hotels, speciality shops and alfresco dining. This is best experienced by strolling the treeshaded pathways that hug the river or hopping on a leisurely cruise.
Trendy, laid-back Austin revels in its lively music scene, with much of the action concentrated in the Warehouse District, Sixth Street and Red River. It’ s also hailed as a foodie hotspot, with more than a thousand food trucks tempting you with their culinary creativity. Kayak along the Colorado River or take a dip in the natural Barton Springs pool.
Oil-rich Dallas is a hotspot for culture and history. Home to the Dallas Cowboys as well as spectacular dining and entertainment, there’ s also great shopping to keep you busy for days. Explore the Arts District, admire the glittering skyline from the Reunion Tower, and visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza for a timeline of John F Kennedy’ s life and presidency.
Near-neighbour Fort Worth oozes Western charm, particularly in the Stockyards National Historic District, home to the world’ s only twice-daily cattle drive. Discover also five world-class museums, acclaimed for their architecture and impressive collections.
If it’ s the cowboy life you truly crave, then a ranch stay is a must!
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Gulf of Mexico
Getting there: Flights from the UK to Houston, Austin or Dallas / Fort Worth take about 10! hours.
Best time to go: The Gulf Coast experiences hot, humid summers( June-August) and mild winters( December-March); the central and northern areas also have hot summers but colder winters; while along the Mexican border dry and hot conditions exist.
San Antonio River Walk
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2nts from £ 776 per person
2nts from £ 994 per person
Dixie Dude Ranch
Bandera
Situated on 725 acres just an hour from San Antonio, this old-time working stock ranch maintains a truly authentic atmosphere with longhorn cattle, goats and pigs raised by real rodeo cowboys.
Embrace the romance of the Old West with trail rides, outdoor activities( including hiking, catch & release fishing, basketball, pickleball and more), a seasonal swimming pool and year-round hot tub. Feast on hearty home-cooked Texan food served in the big chow hall as well as outdoor barbecues and seasonal cowboy breakfasts out on the range.
Stay in Western-styled rooms( no TV) or upgrade to a deluxe cabin which provides extra amenities including a TV, microwave, coffee maker and mini fridge.
112 Las Vegas & The West
Minimum 2 night stays apply. On Sundays there are no check-ins, evening meal or entertainment. No alcohol is served but you are welcome to bring your own. Limited mobile and WiFi service.
All inclusive- what’ s included:
Daily breakfast & lunch | daily dinner( except Sunday)| iced tea, water, homemade lemonade & milk served with meals | 2 scenic horse rides per day | evening entertainment / campfires( except Sunday)| ranch activities.
Wildcatter Ranch & Resort
Graham
Within easy reach of Dallas / Fort Worth, Wildcatter Ranch lies amid the rolling hills of North Texas. Since opening its doors in 2005 the 1,500 acre ranch has gained a reputation as one of Texas’ top resorts.
Here, the cowboy lifestyle is real, as you can ride in the company of real-life Texas cowboys, take a lasso lesson, or hike through unspoiled wilderness. Other activities include clay shooting, tomahawk throwing, archery, catch & release fishing and jeep tours. There’ s also a pool, hot tub, game room and an intimate spa.
The Wildcatter Steakhouse serves breakfast and dinner, and the Blowout Saloon has a wide menu of drinks.
You’ ll stay in the boutique Western Hotel, whose charming rooms each have a hairdryer, coffee maker and mini fridge. Perhaps upgrade to a cabin suite, which have iconic views of the plateau mountain tops. There are no TVs in the cabin suites, although they do offer a coffee maker, mini fridge and porch.
Stay & play package- what’ s included:
Daily breakfast | boxed lunch *| daily $ 20 dinner credit for the Steakhouse | daily horseback ride | choice of clay shooting, jeep tour, archery or tomahawk throwing * | Longhorn cattle feeding. * Excludes day of arrival & departure.
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