Discover A Romantic And Active Vacation On South Padre
For newlyweds and young couples in search of a little intimate time together, South Padre Island romantic bed and breakfasts fill the bill. Seaside rentals and additional accommodations, to be had at bargain rates in the off-season, are situated right on a few of the most perfect beaches on the Gulf Coast. These destinations overlook some of what have been listed as one of the top ten beaches in the country, in fact. From chic beachfront motels to charming and intimate South Padre bed breakfasts, couples on their honeymoon – or second honeymoon – will certainly come across an abundance of delightful activities through the year.
Of course, one of the main attractions of South Padre Island is outdoor sports, including hunting along with deep-sea fishing. Like all beach communities near warmer waters, South Padre Island has its share of top-rated fishing charter services, owned and operated by expert seamen who know where marlin, dolphin and shark swim in large numbers. Plan on paying approximately $500 for a half-day excursion and $1000 for the full day; the price can be shared among up to eight people, and of course bait and tackle is going to be included in the price (but bring your own provisions).
Deer and game fowl run wild in lots of locations over the island as well. Most hunting grounds are well defined and convenient to several lodging facilities; refer to the Texas Department of Fish and Game to find out more regarding where plus when you may hunt and what permits are needed.
Above and beyond the assorted outdoor activities, South Padre Island provides a variety of family-oriented fun which includes birding, dining and dancing, bungee jumping, a wide variety of concerts and many other cultural events through out year. Folks who are amateur athletes on the World Wide Web to find details about the once a year USA Surf ‘n’ Turf race. This triathlon is open to all, and features a swimming race, cycling and a foot race. Participants compete in teams of two.
The end of the summertime will not be the end of the wonderful activities on South Padre Island; Labor Day Weekend is the Fireworks Over The Bay SPI Beach Volleyball Contest. This event takes place on the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Boomerang Billy’s Beach at the Surf Motel. The Volleyball competition is open to practically everyone, and features a substantial cash prize for the winning team.
The next weekend, sailors competed in the island’s annual catamaran race, the Ruffrider Regatta. You may learn more regarding this race on the Internet
On Columbus Day Weekend, motorcyclists from all over the U.S. assemble at South Padre Island for the yearly Bikefest rally. This is a festival of that distinctive machine and people who rider them, featuring wonderful food, regional beers and ale, camaraderie and then wraps up with live concert by one of the area’s premier rock bands.
Cultural events include the International Sand Sculpture Competition, held in mid-October. Open to designers of all capabilities, you will be able to see more of what people have created and find out how to join in the fun by browsing the event’s informational web site at http://www.sandcastledays.com/ . Two weeks later, the South Padre Island International Music Festival gets underway, featuring bands in a wide variety of styles. Because of the high quality vacation at stake, it’s a very good suggestion to reserve your South Padre Island beach rental accommodations ahead of time.
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