| I've written a series of articles on affordable and fun | | | | then come back and see what the rest of what |
| destinations and I've got some good news for you | | | | Galveston offers for fun and relaxation. Plan your |
| today... I'm letting you in on "5 Girlfriend Getaway | | | | stay at the beautiful San Louis Hotel or if your |
| Vacations You'll Absolutely Love." | | | | girlfriends are golfers, try the fantastic Moody |
| The first is one of my favorite spots; Key West. | | | | Garden's Public Golf Course. Seventeen million dollars |
| Believe me when I tell you, there is something for | | | | later, this course has just opened to the public in |
| everyone in Key West. Getting to Key West is fairly | | | | June 2008. Top of the line facilities including the new |
| easy from just about any city in the USA. From | | | | expansive club house are bringing great comments |
| Miami you can take a bus, rent a car and drive or, fly. | | | | from all who play there. It's worth your time! |
| One of my favorite hotels are the Sunset Key West | | | | Moody Garden's also offer the unusual glass pyramids |
| Cottages. You'll find yourself on a private island with | | | | that house an actual rain forest and aquarium. This |
| all the amenities to make your visit relaxing and | | | | huge complex overlooks Offatt's Bayou where you |
| memorable. There are so many great hotels and bed | | | | can enjoy a sunset cruise on a large paddlewheel |
| & breakfast inns to be found, Key West will fit | | | | vessel. If the shopper in you is calling out, then you |
| practically every budget. You'll find an abundance of | | | | have to plan a trip to the Strand... Galveston's historic |
| night life all along Duval Street and while there, you | | | | shopping mecca. You'll find great antiques shops and |
| might try the ghost Walk tour. Search for "Key West | | | | wonderful galleries all along this popular slice of Texas |
| hotel packages" and you'll find something to fit every | | | | history. Shop till you drop and then cool off with |
| budget. | | | | some tasty appetizers at Yagas. |
| People say it's bigger and better in Texas, and | | | | So Far, we've suggested a fun and let your hair |
| judging from the vast variety of Texas destinations, | | | | down East Coast destination and three destinations in |
| past visitors may have a good point. My three | | | | the central part of the U.S.A. Where's the third, |
| choices for a chic trip to Texas are... San Antonio, | | | | you're wondering; it's easy and sophisticated... Napa |
| Austin, and Galveston. San Antonio has the famed | | | | Valley, California. For you oenophiles, Napa is paradise. |
| River Walk and of course, the Alamo. Nearby, you'll | | | | However, when you want a break from wine tasting |
| find it easy walking or a short cab ride to La Villita; | | | | this area offers many decadent diversions. |
| boutiques with fantastic shopping are found in historic | | | | Meadowood (Meadowood Resort- 800-458-8080) is a |
| 18th century buildings. Hop on board a river cruise | | | | great home base for you and your girlfriends. With |
| along a cool and shaded body of water. Both sides of | | | | Eighty-five cottages, suites and lodges, nestled into |
| the river are lined with eateries and shops that offer | | | | the forested hillside of a beautiful valley, you'll be |
| lots of fun and unique Texas style entertainment. San | | | | comfortable and secure. Enjoy your choice of |
| Antonio is an affordable destination with hotel prices | | | | pleasure including hiking, swimming, spa treatments, |
| starting around $120. | | | | golf and even croquet. Be sure and visit St. Helena |
| Austin is the capitol of Texas and along with many | | | | for a grande shopping experience. Stop by the St. |
| hot spots along 6th street, a tour of the Governor's | | | | Helena Olive Oil Company where you'll find a vast |
| Mansion is educational and fun. The best view in town | | | | array of specialty vinegars, oils, jams, salamis and |
| remains a secret, even to long time Austin locals, and | | | | dessert sauces. For a high end experience in children's |
| a great way to resist the Mount Bonnell tourist bottle | | | | clothing and gifts, visit Freckle's. You'll find great |
| neck, is to arrange for a two-hour boat ride at | | | | souvenirs and gifts. For chocolate lovers, you must |
| Capital Cruises on Town Lake. These small, intimate | | | | visit Woodhouse Chocolate where you'll find |
| boats are the easiest way to watch the sun go | | | | everything to satisfy your sweet tooth. You'll have |
| down, see the famous Austin bats, and enjoy a | | | | to be the judge, but Napa locals seem to have a |
| beautiful glance of Austin's awesome skyline. If you | | | | youthful aura around them. Maybe it's the stress-free |
| consider yourself a jazz lover, have dinner at the | | | | living found in this wine country wonderland. |
| Elephant Room. Located in a basement on Congress | | | | These all girl trips are just what the Doctor ordered |
| Avenue, the Elephant Room enjoys a well deserved | | | | to relieve stress and anxiety. Mothers call your |
| reputation as one of the top-ranked jazz clubs in the | | | | daughters, girlfriends call your girlfriends. Start planning |
| nation. The nightly shows at the Elephant Club | | | | a fun and affordable all girl vacation today. These little |
| provide a memorable time, even if you don't consider | | | | getaways are exactly what you need to bring focus |
| yourself a die-hard jazz fan. | | | | and reality back into your life. Search the internet for |
| Galveston Texas is in the enviable position of an | | | | "chic trips" "girlfriend getaways" or, "girlfriend |
| actual economic rise. You may want to book a 3 day | | | | getaway travel" and start planning your fun escape |
| cruise on Carnival out of the Port of Galveston and | | | | today. |