vacation: Volente Beach Water Park - 08/29/10 05:01 PM
Even though it's nearly December, it's never too early to think about summer time fun. Volente Beach Water Park is just a hop, skip and splash away from Austin, in Cedar Park. It's located on FM 2769 right on the beach of beautiful Lake Travis.

The park has water rides and slides for every person in the family, young or old. From rides like the `Texas Twister' that take you on a plunge that twists and turns, or how about `The Sidewinder' that takes you and a friend down a slope and up the other side, all why you … (0 comments)

vacation: Blanco, Texas: Gateway to the Hill Country - 07/17/09 10:10 PM
The small city of Blanco, Texas is frequently referred to as both the Gateway to the Hill Country and the Lavender Capital of Texas, and with such colorful descriptions, the town is sure to be a pleasant place to visit or settle down. Blanco is 45 miles west of Austin and about 45 miles northwest of San Antonio, so its rural charm is complimented by close proximity to a couple of the most populous and historic cities in Texas.

Blanco, which is located on the Blanco River in an area of the Hill Country called the Devil's Backbone due … (2 comments)

vacation: Tips on Planning a Vacation during Hard Economic Times - 03/19/09 07:14 PM
Summer is quickly approaching and school will soon be out. Many families are trying to find an affordable vacation or decide if they can afford a vacation.

Just because our economy is slipping does not mean your family will have to go without a family vacation this year. Here are a few tips and ideas to get your family on the road again.

Walt Disney World is a great vacation spot, especially if your family has children. Vacation packages start for around $1,300 for a 4 day, 3 night stay. It equals to spending about $82.00 a day … (1 comments)

vacation: Horseshoe Bay Resort - 01/29/09 06:51 PM
Just 45 minutes from Austin, nestled in the heart of Texas, is the Horseshoe Bay Resort. The resort is a "members only" resort, but guests of Horseshoe Bay Marriott and The Waters at Horseshoe Bay receive a temporary membership allowing visitors access to all the wonderful amenities during their stay.

Horseshoe Bay is conveniently located in the center of the Texas Golden Triangle, where two-thirds of the states wealthiest people reside. The resort is on Lake LBJ, in the middle of the Texas hill country.

There are two hotels at the resort, The Marriott, which boasts 350 rooms, including … (0 comments)

vacation: Central Texas Profiles: Dripping Springs Texas - 01/17/09 07:15 AM
"The Gateway to the Texas Hill Country," Dripping Springs has rolling hills, rock bottom creeks, and beautiful wild life. Dripping Springs is located about 30 miles west of Austin on Highway 290. It is a quite little town of about 1,500 people.

Dripping Springs was named after a natural spring, and was a popular gathering place for the Tonkawa Indians. The springs are located near the end of Mercer Street. It is a beautiful site and worth the time to stop in and visit.

Dripping Springs is also famous for its Bar-B-Que. The Salt Lick Restaurant is world renowned … (0 comments)

vacation: Central Texas Profiles : Wimberley, Texas - 01/17/09 04:02 AM
Just north of San Marcos, on R.M. 12 sits the beautiful picturesque little village of Wimberley, Texas. With a population just over 5,000 this little village is the perfect spot to retire or visit.

Wimberley is an old town, established in the 1800's and has lots of interesting history. Wimberley is also known as a resort village, with many bed and breakfast cottages over looking the beautiful hill country.

One of the most popular spots to visit in Wimberley is Pioneer Town. A century ago this little town was booming with business. It was truly a wild … (0 comments)

vacation: Vacation, Austin Style! - 11/09/08 07:32 PM
With gas prices and a failing economy, families are not able to travel across the country to vacation as much as they used to. Instead of driving to Walt Disney World, why not try vacationing in our own backyard, Austin style.
Austin and the surrounding area has many wonderful, family oriented vacations spots. Zilker Park is one of them. The park is located at 2100 Barton Springs Road and is in the heart of Austin. The park has many things to enjoy. The Botanical Gardens in Barton Hills is a great place to start. The garden has many varieties of … (0 comments)

vacation: Austin Children’s Museum - 06/17/08 12:10 PM
Austin families are lucky indeed to have a facility such as the Austin Children’s Museum. With 7,000 square feet of interactive and educational permanent exhibits, inventive traveling features, story-times and public events, this museum serves as a hub of Austin’s family community.
Upon entering, kids are delighted to board a scaled down Austin Metro bus. Sitting in the driver’s seat or holding a strap in the passenger section, this exhibit is cleverly planned to distract the kiddos as the adult pays admission and learns about the day’s events. Other permanent exhibits include the dairy cow, an oversized milk-cow statue with … (1 comments)