10 Things To Know When Vactioning In Galveston
Author: Toni Vacker
10 things you need to know when planning your Galveston Vacation.
Planning a vacation can be stressful, we need to remember this is a rare time we have to plan to relax and spend time with the family. Here are some things that should help you when planning your perfect Galveston Vacation, brought to you by the Vacation specialist at Gulf Coast Concierge!
10.Plan a vacation anytime to Galveston! Along with all beach front tourist cities, Galveston is thought of as a ‘Best to visit during the warmer times of year’ place. There is truth to this, but when you have year round activities like Dickens on the Strand, Lone Star Bike Rally, Mardi Gras and so many museums to visit, Galveston is the perfect getaway year round.
9.Plan ahead! With so many resources online make sure to create an itinerary. Plan your time for the beach, restaurants, shopping in the Strand District, Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens. Galveston has so much to offer, it can become overwhelming once here, so plan ahead!
8.BE SPONTANEAOUS! Plan some of your trip but don’t forget that with the best plans made, you will run into unforeseen things to do. Leave some time to explore the island!
7.Get off the beaten path. Galveston has plenty of people watching that can be done but Galveston also offers plenty of nature to watch too. Get off the concrete and hit Galveston’s natural attractions! There are kayak tours, state parks, nature walks and so much more. Hit the water with offshore fishing , jet ski rentals and paddleboat tours.
6.Wake up early, stay up late! Galveston has unbelievable sunrise that you have to see to believe, so grab a cup of coffee and take a seat on your balcony. One of the things you might not know about Galveston is the night life, there is a wide range of night life to be part of for anyone. Night clubs, bars, late night restaurants, stay up late and enjoy it! You can sleep when you get back home!
5.ASK A LOCAL! The internet is great to find that place everyone goes to but to find out what the locals do, just ask! Galvestonians are known for their hospitality, more importantly on the island most business are owned by our friends and family, so we know the perfect little place for you to eat at or shop!
4.Get out of the car! Galveston is full of life! You can view Galveston from driving around, but better yet, get out and take a walk. There is a great opportunity to experience the fresh air, beautiful scenery and sounds of the ocean but better yet you are surrounded by people just like you, having fun, getting away from the rat race for a vacation! Galveston is an international destination, and you never know who you might meet. You can take a ride on a Quadracycle, a bike built for four people!
3.Take a tour! Visit all that Galveston has to offer by taking a quick tour of the island or one of the many Victorian homes. Duck Tours is an amphibious island tour that goes all around Galveston roads then into the water. Or you can set up a tour with the Galveston Historical Society to visit some of the oldest buildings Galveston has to offer and survived the Hurricane of 1900.
2.Pick the perfect place to stay with GulfCoast Concierge! Galveston has plenty of hotels to pick from, but over the last 10 years Galveston’s housing market has been booming! You can now plan your Galveston vacation to include one of the many luxury resort/condos! With Gulf, Bay or Island Views, you can’t go wrong. Newest places are Palisade Palms, The Emerald by The Sea and the Dawn. If you want to get away from town, you can go to Pointe West, with easy access to the beach, you can’t go wrong. For the perfect view of the sunrise, stay at Ocean Grove’s all gulf side condos! Fortunately there is a one stop shop for your Galveston vacation with Gulf Coast Concierge!
1.HAVE FUN! Galveston offers that special experience when you go on vacation to relax and enjoy the time you have together. Water Parks, museums, beach, surf, and great food, what else could you ask for!
If you need more info on Galveston, where to stay in Galveston and Galveston vacation rentals call Gulf Coast Concierge at 409-744-5716
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