South Texas and the Coast Travel Guide
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This corner of Texas is too often ignored by the state and the nation because it lacks the sprawling metropolises that anchor other areas of the state. But South Texas historically has been an important region in shaping and coloring the entire nation, and it continues to be involved in political and cultural issues at the forefront of the American political psyche. Down here at some of the southernmost points in the United States, the issues of immigration and the integration of the multiplying populations of Mexicans are more than ideas.
South Texas and the Coast Hotels
Because of the region's relatively recent growth spurt, the majority of hotels that hustled in to fill the need are of the national chain variety. Each...read more
South Texas and the Coast Restaurants
South Texas is not a place for trendy gourmet cuisine. A few high-end restaurants experimenting with interesting combinations and the newest food fads can...read more
Things To Do in South Texas and the Coast
The majority of the main cities of South Texas are...read more
Travel Deals in South Texas and the Coast
- Dallas Fares to/from Los Angeles (each way) Virgin America
- 3-Star Dallas Hotel near the Galleria Hotwire.com
- Austin 4-Star Hotel near The Domain, 45% Off The Westin Austin at the Domain
- Last Minute Car Rentals in Dallas E-Z Rent-A-Car
South Texas and the Coast Experiences
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Beaches: Cool off at one of the dozens of affordable South Texas beaches.... Read more
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Texas is a huge state, with vastly different regions and climates and cultures, but the one thing you will find everywhere in Texas is Whataburger... Read more
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Dan Rather stood steady while Hurricane Carla howled around him on Texas's Gulf Coast in 1961. Whether "courage" or stunt—braving a howler... Read more
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It is hard to overstate the powerful relationship between South Texas and birding. South Texas gives birders the most amazing array of bird species... Read more
Travel Blog
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Travel Tip of the Day
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Within Uruguay’s borders are some of the top beaches in South America—and now is the prime Read more
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Cruises
Luxury tour provider Abercrombie & Kent has announced an Arctic cruise adventure worth planning ahead... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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I'm in Austin for a month (and I've been twice before for weekend trips), and while I'm not a typical tourist here, I thought I'd post some of my experiences here to help others out. Read more
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I'm traveling to Orlando in March and would like to know when Southwest posts the wanna get away fares online. Read more
·Texas Forum
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Arrive in Galveston Sunday 22 April 2012 upon completion of a Royal Caribbean Cruise. Read more
