Every year, 255 million people visit the great state of Texas for a vacation. The landscape is impressive, diverse and blessed with mountains, canyons and beautiful coastline. If you are planning a luxury vacation with family and friends, Texas has some treats in store for you. You can enjoy a city break with a difference, take a trip to the day spa and see some live music. Or if you love the great outdoors, you could explore the amazing national parks, before retiring to your first-class lodge. Texas also has the glorious Gulf Coast, where you can swim in the crystal-blue ocean – there is no other place like it.
A weekend in Austin
Austin, also known as the “live music capital of the world,” is the perfect place for a luxury city break. It has even been voted the best city to live in America. If you want a great view of the Colorado River, book a luxury penthouse for your vacation, where you can watch the boats go by and enjoy the lights of the city after sunset. In Austin you could spend some indulgent time at the day spa, have a massage, enjoy some treatments and get a facial. At the end of your weekend, you will leave completely relaxed, and with great looking skin. Austin is of course one of the best places to see some music in the evening. If you are doing it in style, book a front row seat at Austin City Limits at the Moody Theatre. You can watch some of the biggest acts in the business, from ZZ Top to Belle and Sebastian.
A luxury resort in Galveston
Texas has 600 miles of coast line with beautiful beaches, sand dunes and some wonderful sleepy towns. For your luxury vacation, you could easily spend a couple of weeks relaxing in the sunshine at one of the many luxury resorts on the Gulf Coast. The Hilton Galveston Island Resort (5400 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551) is a wonderful place to stay, so you can explore the charismatic town of Galveston. Take a tour of the Grand 1894 Opera House, and stroll along The Strand watching the surfers and bodyboarders. The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center (5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551) is another luxurious resort destination. There are several restaurants where you can dine in style and you can spend the weekends in your cabana by the pool.
State park luxury glamping
Texas has more than 90 state parks – areas of incredible natural beauty where you can be at one with nature. If you want to sleep under the stars, but still want some luxury, then there are lots of places where you can enjoy glamping. The Palo Duro Canyon State Park has cabins and lodges where you can spend the night, but with all the mod cons. At the Garner State Park, there are riverfront cabins offering a beautiful view of the Frio.
The big state of Texas is the perfect place for a luxurious vacation. Whether you want a city break, or a night out in the wilds, there is truly something for everyone.