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South Padre Island, Texas
Welcome to
South Padre Island
South Padre
Island is a 34-mile long sub-tropical Island located on the Gulf
Coast of Texas, 25 miles north of the Mexican border. The Island
is a half-mile wide at its widest point. Only the island’s
southernmost five miles are developed. More than 5,000 residents
call South Padre Island home, with approximately one million
overnight visitors each year. The Island is on the same latitude
as Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
South Padre
Island is famous for its sub-tropical climate and year round
moderate temperatures. Mild, semi-arid weather means lots of
sunny days, with an average annual temperature of 74 degrees.
The Island offers
more than 4,000 guest rooms and condominiums. Lodging options
include full-service resort hotels, motels, and bed and
breakfasts. Public and private campgrounds are also available.
With a tropical
feel, white sandy beaches and blue waters, South Padre Island is
a world-class, year-round beach destination on the Gulf of
Mexico, just over six miles north of the Mexican border by water
(25 miles by road). In 2008, Men’s Fitness Magazine named it one
of the top 10 beaches in the country. The Island provides a
warm, four-season welcome with an abundance of activities such
as water sports, dolphin watching, fishing, horseback riding,
shopping, diving and birding.
Visit
www.sopadre.com for more
information.
Alexandria, Virginia
Photo by Arthur W. Pierson Memorial Hall, The George Washington
Memorial Hall, courtesy Alexandria CVA, The George Washington
Masonic Memorial Hall features a 17 foot bronze statue of
Washington as well as other Masonic artifacts.
Alexandria,
Virginia, located just outside of Washington, D.C., was founded
in 1749 by Scottish merchants. Home to George Washington and
Robert E. Lee, Alexandria has played a pivotal role in the
history of this country from Colonial settlement to the Civil
War to the Civil Rights era. Today, Alexandria is the
destination for those looking for boutique shopping,
one-of-a-kind restaurants, a variety of hotels from the
luxurious to the affordable all in a historic setting.
America's
Colonial seaports were known for elegance and cosmopolitan
sophistication, drawing visitors with exotic wares from around
the world. That tradition continues today throughout the Old
Town historic district. Stay in style at a one of many hotels
within walking distance of shops of King Street, Old Town's main
street. Pamper yourself at a soothing day spa. Enjoy an elegant
dinner at one of Alexandria's four-star restaurants, or board
Nina's Dandy for dinner and dancing along the Potomac River.
During Virginia's
famous Garden Week in April, several private homes and gardens,
representing the city at its most elegant, are open. But, with
its temperate climate and strong tradition of English-style
gardening, the city is a lovely destination many months of year.
Visit River Farm, once one of George Washington's properties and
now operated as headquarters of the American Horticultural
Society. The exuberant gardens of Mount Vernon and the
400-year-old boxwoods at Gunston Hall Plantation are also well
worth the trip.
Visit
www.visitalexandriava.com for more information.
Panama City Beach,
Florida
While best known
for the emerald-green waters and sugar-white sand of its
award-winning beaches that attract travelers from around the
world, Panama City Beach also boasts many unexpected natural
wonders for visitors seeking a little adventure in the great
outdoors.
Visitors
exploring the natural side of Panama City Beach will not be
disappointed. The destination offers plenty to see and do both
above and below the sea. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking
along scenic trails, camping along the shore, unparalleled
fishing, kayaking tours, off-road cycling, diving and more.
In addition,
Panama City Beach provides unique wildlife viewing
opportunities. From bottle-nosed dolphins and giant Manta Rays
in the Gulf of Mexico to alligators and egrets in the marshes
and dune lakes of North Florida, there is plenty of wildlife to
experience in the area. And, with everything from airboat
adventures to glass bottom boat tours and marine rescue
programs, there are many ways in which to experience and observe
the surrounding wildlife.
Visit
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com for more information.
Mt. Baker, Washington
The Inn at Mt.
Baker
Featured in both
Sunset Magazine and Best Places Northwest, The Inn at Mt. Baker
is a spectacular European style Bed & Breakfast. A mountain
retreat with panoramic views of the Nooksack River Valley and
Mt. Baker.
Guests are always
offered spacious rooms, each with a view, fresh cut flowers,
feather beds with down comforters and a soothing outdoor hot
tub. The Inn is a world away from every day stress. And a
gourmet breakfast is included!
The Inn is
located in Washington State, just minutes from Maple Falls and
the scenic mountain village of Glacier, gateway to the Mt. Baker
Snoqualmie National Forest and the renowned Mt. Baker Ski Area.
River rafting, kayaking, incredible hiking and mountain bike
trails are among the many activities located nearby for you to
enjoy during your stay.
Be sure to ask
about the inn's exciting "Romance Package" . . . including an
in-room massage, dinner for two, and…you get the picture. Gift
Certificates are available for your family, friends and business
associates, and the Inn offers a perfect setting for small
business retreats. The Inn at Mt. Baker . . . Another world is
waiting for you.
Visit
www.mtbakerlodging.com
for more information.
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