In Texas Vacation Rental Country, the sky's no limit. Nowhere else in Texas do the stars at night shine quite so bright or the sunsets seems quite so rosy. Here, too, the earth displays its own vigor. Prickly pear cacti bloom with fuschia ferocity and golden exuberance as desert vistas shimmer far into the distance. Nomadic tumbleweeds bounce erratically across lonesome prairies, and craggy mountain peaks form a jagged phalanx on the horizon. Nature needs no introduction in this awe-inspiring terrain. Maybe it's the serene valleys tucked between rolling, cedar-studded hillsÖor the abundant indigo and scarlet wildflowers of spring. Perhaps it's the cypress trees that line meandering riverbanksÖor the friendly small towns where time ticks at a slower tock. Then again, it could be the siren song of Austin's musical melting-pot. Whatever the appeal, the Texas Hill Country captivates fans the world over.
The vast Gulf of Mexico weaves its watery spell upon seafarers and landlubbers alike. For, in addition to the bounty of the shimmering sea surfing its shores, Texas offers an abundance of terrific terra firma along its 624-mile coastline. Peninsulas and islands, cities and towns, beaches and parks, all extend their own magical allure. You will find every citified and seaside attraction imaginable along the scimitar-shaped slab of Texas known as the Texas Gulf coast. The Panhandle Plains. These vast, open lands-like the overwhelming expanses of the ocean-often evoke superlatives and always excite the imagination. Artist Georgia O'Keeffe, who once lived here (in Amarillo and Canyon), reveled in "the beauty of that wild world" and portrayed the expansive luminosity of the Plains in her magnificent paintings.
In the Piney Woods of East Texas, Nature lays down a wondrous welcome mat. Carpeted with fragrant pine needles, brimming with lakes both mammoth and mysterious, and seasonally rich with radiant roses, delicate dogwoods, and exquisite azaleas, this inviting area both fascinates and captivates.
True, this region that dips south from the Red River through the heart of the state boasts a liberal sprinkling of prairies and farmlands. Yes, it harbors some 50 popular lakes and reservoirs. But it also encompasses the energizing daisy-chain of cities and communities known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, along with an abundance of other thriving towns and intriguing historical sites as well. A Texas Vacation Rental is a great alternative to a hotel or motel.
Say hello to the Alamo - and adios to the winter blues and the summer doldrums. Soak up some sun in the tropical Rio Grande Valley. Stroll the streets of Laredo. Attend a fiesta, admire a Picasso, and savor a salsa-spiced snack. You will soon find that there is nothing plain about the South Texas Plains. Find the perfect cabin from our listings of Texas Vacation Rentals. Throughout the year, this fascinating region, from San Antonio to the Rio Grande, offers delights, muy especial!