TEXAS |
Amarillo
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El Paso
Fort Worth
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Fredericksburg Austin
Big Bend NP San Antonio
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Dallas
Waco
Houston Galveston
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The Alamo |
Brimming with opportunities for fun and adventure
Houston is arguably Texas ’ s most cosmopolitan city with visitors attracted 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 2½-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 tree-shaded 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 , not to mention 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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Corpus Christi Gulf of Mexico |
Getting there : Flights from the UK to Houston , Austin or Dallas / Fort Worth take about 10½ hours .
Best time to go : The Gulf Coast experiences hot , humid summers and mild winters ; the central and northern areas also have hot summers but colder winters ; while along the Mexican border dry and hot conditions exist .
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2 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £ 399 |
2 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £ 499 |