Tent camping

Can anyone advise which is nicer for a campground for tenting, Padre Island National Park or Mustang island? Are they close to each other? We would like to stay in a cmapground real close to the beach but still have a picnc table etc from a campground.

Thanks

Tent camping

South Padre Island is some 3.5 hours driving south of Port Aranasa. I%26#39;m not a camper but know there%26#39;s a campground south of Port A at Mustand Island State Park. real close to the beach Tx361) Between Mustang Island and SPI you are not driving along the shore and no such thing as Padre Island National Park.

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Tent camping

There is the Padre Island National Seashore - Malaquite Beach Area which is not far from Mustang Island. Here is the link to their website:

www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/camp.htm

Both places are pretty nice, but Mustang Island is considerably closer to stores, restaurants and other amenities than Malaquite Beach.

Have a good trip!

Here is the website for Mustang Island camping information.

…state.tx.us/spdest/…

Personally I am not a camper so my opinion is not worth much but...

The Natonal Seashore is undeveloped and kept ';natural';.

Mustang Island has developments...condos, resturants, etc.

If you want to be a little isolated in the middle of nature with great views of the night sky with little light pollution choose Padre Island National Seashore. If you want to be close to modern coveniences choose Mustang Island. The two are no more than a 30 minute drive apart.

Looking for particular type of bar/club

We%26#39;re going to be in Houston this weekend and are looking for a bar/club for Saturday night. What we%26#39;re looking for is somewhere that has music where we can dance if we want to but can also just sit and talk if we want to. We%26#39;re 28 and aren%26#39;t looking for the crazy nightclub scene with a bunch of 21 year olds. Basically a place that has newer music (but not techno or weird dance music) where we can dance or talk.

We%26#39;re staying near Minute Maid Park and would prefer to go somewhere near there or that%26#39;s a somewhat short cab ride away.

Any suggestions?

Looking for particular type of bar/club

Sorry but cannot think of any names off the top (right now) but several bars where it is not too loud and where you can have a conversation and or dance. A few in the downtown area (where MMP is) or you can go to the Richmond strip - a short cab drive. Sambuca comes to mind (DT) - just blanking out right now - but it is out there.

Just 3 days in America

Will be travelling to America on our way to Australia.

We have been to SF,L Vegas,Nassville...and would like to go somewhere thats not to expensive with direct flight from UK.

Want to get the best out of these 3 days in Sept if we can.

Don%26#39;t have any special interest...so very flexible.

Thanks for your help

Sandy151

Just 3 days in America

Can you get to San Antonio direct from the UK?

If so, it%26#39;s a great stopover. You would enjoy it...

If not, of the places I have been to, I would suggest (for affordable):

1. Tampa / St Petersburg (GREAT beaches!)

2. Washington DC (yes, you CAN have an affordable trip there, but you have to shop for it)

3. Orlando

4. San Diego

5. Chicago

6. Boston (can also be affordable -- see DC comment)

7. Seattle

8. Houston

9. Atlanta

10. DFW

It%26#39;s all subjective, of course...

I can%26#39;t think of much else that I know has direct flights from the UK. I left Miami, LA, and NYC off the list, because you specifically mentioned ';affordable.';

I%26#39;d put San Antonio at around 4.5-7.5 on the list, personally. I love the town, but each town in that range has something the others can%26#39;t compete with.

Just 3 days in America

Thanks Mike for the list....will make my way slowly through it.

No direct flight to San Antonio but cost is 拢1182 for both of us one way.....so have to do some searching on this a well,as i cant really afford that price.

Sandy151

If you got a direct flight to Houston you could than use a local airline to get to SA very reasonable like www.southwest.com from Houston to SA it would be like $78 or you could rent a car %26amp; drive from Houston to SA, it%26#39;s a 3 hr drive.

San Antonio has a lot to offer, lots to see %26amp; do %26amp; very friendly city. Just a thought!!!!!!!

Have fun planning.

My top 3 cities in America are 1)San Diego(best weather) and great beaches...2() NYC(self explanatory) 3)Tie between Miami Beach/Ft. Lauderdale area and Boston....

Atlantic Seaboard would have nice weather in September. Washington DC area; upstate New York.

Renting a car is inexpensive and a two or three hour drive would get you away from expensive cities.

Have now decided to stay in San Antonio for 2 weeks in Sept.

Would love to do several day train trips, just for leisure and views.

Any advice or help please ?

Thanks Sandy

Not much in the way of train trips in Texas. We have Amtrak, but that%26#39;s near pointless here.

With two weeks, you%26#39;ll want to get a car, and probably an extended stay hotel. There%26#39;s a lot to do within an hour%26#39;s drive, and more if you give it two hours...

I agree it would be better to rent a car, we don%26#39;t have train trip like you have in Europe, wish we did!!!

The Car is king in America mostly because the distances are large and the population density is not nearly as high as in Europe. Not to start a fight, but Pruske why do you wish we had trains like they do in Europe?

Octoboy have you been to Europe??? When we were there we loved taking the trains to the different city, they are fast %26amp; always on time, you could see the countryside %26amp; be very comfortable. My DH said he wish USA had something like that but our train system is nothing like the ones in Europe, it was a great easy way to get around %26amp; very reasonable.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas water park - worth the $$$$

My husband and 2 teens, ages 13 and 15, will be in San Antonio area at the end of June. All 4 of us love water parks. I%26#39;m wondering if it%26#39;s worth going to Six Flags. I saw a promo on-line for 4 tickets for $99 which seems like a deal.

I don%26#39;t see a lot reviews on the water park area of the park. Anyone been and think it%26#39;s worth admission? I know the food/beverages will be expensive too.

Any comments would be appreciated!

Six Flags Fiesta Texas water park - worth the $$$$

Six Flags is your typical regional Amusement Park. Not my cup of tea, but your teens should love it if they like roller coasters and such. The water park is decent, has a couple of ';thrill'; rides (big drops) and a lazy river. On busy days can get crowded. Food and drink - over priced, captive audience but what you going to do.

If you%26#39;re into water parks then Schliterbahn is a MUST. In addition to being the best park in the US you can also bring your own picnic. Very unusual for a park of any kind.

I also recommend tubing the Comal or Guadalupe rivers for a real South Texas experience.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas water park - worth the $$$$

A second for Schlitterbahn. There is nothing else like it in North America, maybe not the world.

Six Flags and Sea World have decent water parks, but if you add the two together, it%26#39;s still probably less than Schlitterbahn.

Six Flags %26amp; SeaWorld water park is very nice, the kids love it there cause you have the best of both worlds the waterpark + the shows %26amp; ridges. That is a great promo 4 tickets For $99. Where did you get it??? I have some family coming %26amp; they would love to get a deal like that that an average of $25 a person where can you go that cheap especially a Theme Park? All I have to say is WOW!!!!!

Besides Schlitterbahn which is in New Braunfels %26amp; not in SA. In SA we also have Splashtown www.splashtownsa.com which is a fun water park.

Since your family like water areas you may want to consider staying at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort they have a 4 acre water playground. www.hillcountry.hyatt.com %26amp; it%26#39;s very close to SeaWorld.

If you are just going to Fiesta Texas for the Waterpark only, it not worth it. Go to Schliterbahn. If you want rides and a water park, then that a great deal.

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cost for parking at the riverwalk

is there free parking at the riverwalk or do you have to park in parking garages or paid lots. If you have to pay to park, does anyone have info on prices?

cost for parking at the riverwalk

Yes in the downtown area you have to pay for parking unless you are staying at a Hotel that has Free Parking %26amp; not many of them. Here is a website for Parking Garages %26amp; Lots www.SanAntonio.gov/asm/parking/garages.asp

or you can check this website as also

www.visitSanAntonio.com on the lower area under tools click on area maps %26amp; it will also show you the parking options in the downtown area.

cost for parking at the riverwalk

thanks. we are trying to decide if we will stay in hotel near seaworld and drive to the riverwalk or stay at riverwalk and drive to seaworld.

The Riverwalk Hotel don%26#39;t have Free Parking but the Hotels that aren%26#39;t on the RW, some of them have Free Parking just FYI.

any suggestions for hotels that are within a reasonable walking distance of riverwalk or alamo or missions. we plan to try and see all of them and are kid friendly. traveling with an 8 and 6 year old.

If you plan on staying multiple days and only visit Sea World a single day staying out at Sea World will keep you a good drive from the other attractions you have mentioned. I would stay on the Riverwalk and enjoy the area and its many attractions on foot and drive to Sea World. Riverwalk hotels allow you to be in the middle of everything and not need a car. If you stay at Sea World you will be stuck in your hotel only to leave when visiting an attraction. Downtown parking averages $20.00 per 24 hrs. without in and out privileges. Most hotels will be closer to $25-$30 with in and out privileges but you will have to tip the valet (or self park if available). You could stay away from the Riverwalk but a short trolley ride to the action if you look into the El Mercado area. Personally, we pony up for the parking and stay right on the Riverwalk and leave the car in the garage.

There is street parking w/ meters. After 5 if think its still free. I

Some of the Hotels in the downtown area that has Free parking is

Courtyard Marriott Market Square www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/satcd

Days Inn Downtown www.salodging.com

Fairfield Inn Suites MS www.marriott.com/satfi

Hampton Inn www.sanantoniodowntown.hamptoninn.com

La Quinta Inn you have MS,Dwntn Convention, DWN www.lq.com

Radisson Hotel Dwntn, MS also has free shuttle to the Riverwalk if you don%26#39;t want to walk. www.radisson.com/sanantoniotx

Residence Inn www.marriott.com/satri

Staybridge Suites Dwntn Sunset Station 2 blocks from RW %26amp; there%26#39;s a trolley that goes in that area. www.staybridge.com/sunsetstation

Here is a website that you can check out for Hot Deals with reasonable rates. www.SanAntonio.com/Hotels or you can check this one out as well www.visitSanAntonio.com %26amp; click on SAVE then Hotels for Hot Rates, hope this helps you out a little.

Off Airport (IAH) Car Rental

Looking at car rentals for a 3 day weekend trip (6/26 to 6/29) and see Enterprise Full Size for $128 at IAH, or $84 at Enterprise HOUSTON NORTH 9203 NORTH FWY HOUSTON, TX 77037. It seems like there are enough airport fees to induce me to look at off airport rental. My flight arrival and departure will both be during mid-day. Does anyone have any comments, or know of a better deal, or location to pick up a rental car? I will be traveling alone, and I pack very light - so all suggestions are welcomed.

Off Airport (IAH) Car Rental

I am looking a Breezenet.com (a great car rental site for comparison shopping), and I find full-size thru Enterprise for $23.49.

I don%26#39;t know if they%26#39;ll pick you up at the airport, but you need to factor in taxi/shuttle costs round-trip for an off-site location, too.

Off Airport (IAH) Car Rental

The airport taxes are always high. Usually you can drop it off at the airport for no extra fee - so all you have to figure is the taxi or hopefully a free shuttle to the hotel where there is a rental. Old Sofitell (I think Crown Plaza now) has a rental - so if you rent the car with pick up at that hotel - then you can take the shuttle to the hotel pick up the car and go your merry way (and drop off at airport - usually for no additional taxes or fee).

I got my rental through Priceline for $17/day for full sized car through Budget. The taxes and fees at IAH are extortionate, not merely high. My $51 dollar rental nearly hits $100 gross amount. Without that, the $1.25 each way to bus out of the airport would have barely been worth the $40 it would save -but sometimes I become stingier due to the principle involved. I know that no other Enterprise would pick me up at the airport, when they already have a branch there - thanks for the help.

Houston Airport Parking

Please advice any cheap option to park car at houston intercontinental airport for 10 days....

Thanks

Houston Airport Parking

I like Fast Park and Relax on Greens Road, just west of JFK. Great daily rates, don%26#39;t know about long term rates.

Houston Airport Parking

Do you have any phone no for that or any website?...

The best deal with reaonsable security is the Airport Authority (called Parking Cents) economy outside lot for $6 per day, northeast corner of JFK and Greens Road, web site is for map and rate details is www.fly2houston.com/0/415639/0/1906D1934/

Fast Park %26amp; Relat is 3100 Greens Road, Telephone 281-442-5600, www.FastParkAndRelax.com, rates vary, especially if you%26#39;re employed by a large company and the company issues you a ';Relax for Rewards'; membership card. Details are on their web site.

Fast Park is just over $4 per day, last I paid.

A little late getting to this - but for 10-days you might be better off taking a taxi back and forth (depending where you live). Other than that several park %26amp; ride down JFK and Will Clayton - several of them also have coupons. Usually it is around $4/day for uncovered and $6/ covered. I have used several (all off Will Clayton) and never had any issues.