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Texas is Romantic

Monday, January 30th, 2012

It’s easy for romance to flourish in Texas.

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Find romance in Texas.

Whisk your Valentine to Texas for a romantic getaway this February. Sip wine in the Texas Hill Country or walk on the beach by the Gulf Coast. Spend a night at the Opera in Dallas or linger over dinner at an outdoor cafe in San Antonio.

Texas Bed and Breakfasts offer romantic lodging throughout the state. They’re in the big cities and they’re in the small towns. They’re up in Lubbock and they’re down in Galveston. Some are historic, some are modern, all are charming.

Whether you’re escaping cold winds in the north or simply looking for a change of scenery a few hours from home, this Valentine’s Day, find romance in a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

 

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Happy 2012 from Texas Bed and Breakfasts

Friday, December 30th, 2011

The Texas Bed and Breakfast Association is comprised of men and women who are committed to outstanding hospitality. We are all different. Some of us live in cities, some in small towns, and some of us live way out in the vast Texas countryside. Some of our inns are large and new, some small and historic; some inns are in the heart of town and others are on large estates. Some of us have had long careers as business people; some of us were and still are artists; and some of us spent many years raising our children. We are young and we are not young. We all came to innkeeping for different reasons, at different times in our lives.

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Holiday lights in San Antonio.

What we have in common is our desire to offer our guests the finest lodging experience possible. Our guests travel for pleasure, business, and family. Guests come from all over the world, including the town next door. Our guests stay in Texas Bed and Breakfasts because the inns are romantic, and comfortable, and inviting. Guests stay in our inns because we serve amazing breakfasts, and often offer evening refreshments as well. Guests stay with us because we understand what they want, and we do our best to provide it.

Across the state, we love what we do. We love it because of you, our wonderful guests. Thank you for staying with us. Without you, what we do would be meaningless.

Happy New Year!

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Texas B and B Innkeeper Featured at Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Look for D.S. Metal Works at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar.

We’ve blogged about the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar in the past. What we neglected to include was the fact that one of our Texas Bed and Breakfast innkeepers is an acclaimed artist who has had a booth at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar for years.

Wayne and Kathy Rossi run the Star House Bed and Breakfast in Dripping Springs. In addition to being an innkeeper, Wayne is also an experienced metal sculptor; for more than 20 years, he has created his art at his studio, D.S. Iron Works, which is on the grounds of the Star House Texas Bed and Breakfast. Guests are invited to visit the studio and watch him at work.

Wayne and D.S. Iron Works have been featured on the Diane Sawyer Nightly News Segment on “Made In America“. Wayne hand-cuts his metal, using only his hands (not computers) to free-draw and cut each and every part of his artwork. While Wayne does import some gift items from other countries for the large Armadillo Show, the rest of the year he sells only items made 100% in America.

D.S. Iron Works is offering a $30.00 booth credit for potential Texas Bed and Breakfast customers who attend the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and stop by the D.S. Iron Works booth. Wayne will include a $2.00 nail puzzle in each Texas Bed and Breakfast swag bag, as well.

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar takes place each year at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. It is more than just a craft show; it features an almost non-stop line-up of live music, and great food to boot. It is a fantastic place to pick up unique holiday gifts. It is also a fun experience.

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar runs through December 24, 2011. Don’t miss it!

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Way You Want

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Not everyone likes to celebrate New Year’s Eve the same way. Some people want a big party, with lots of new faces. Some want to step out in style with a group of friends, for dinner and dancing. Still others want nothing more than a quiet evening with one special person.

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Fireworks will light the sky in San Antonio on New Year's Eve.

Texas is a large, diverse state. It has big, cosmopolitan cities and small, historic towns. It has vast stretches of open land, and miles of coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Texas Bed and Breakfasts are located all over the state, in the big cities, the small towns, and the countryside.

Make New Year’s Eve special this year, no mater where or how you like to celebrate it, by spending it in a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

Stay close to home or go away for a night or two. If you enjoy all big cities have to offer, spend New Year’s Eve in Fort Worth, San Antonio, or Dallas. If you’d like to wake up on January 1, 2012 and go for a walk on the beach, head to a Texas Bed and Breakfast on the Gulf Coast. If you’d like to spend a romantic evening sipping wine in a quaint, historic town, head to one of our member Bed and Breakfasts in the Texas Hill Country.

Special events are happening all over the state. There is a Midnight Volksport Walk in Fredericksburg, for anyone interested in walking in the new year. There are numerous concerts and galas all over Dallas and Houston. San Antonio hosts a huge, free celebration with live music on six stages, food, and fireworks.

New Year’s Eve should be spent however you feel comfortable spending it. We’re certain you’ll be comfortable in a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

 

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A Texas Bed and Breakfast Holiday

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

If you’re planning to visit family or friends in Texas during the holidays, stay in a Texas Bed and Breakfast. Our member inns are located throughout the state, from Fort Davis to Mineola, Lubbock to Corpus Christi. Wherever you plan to travel in Texas this holiday season, you are sure to find a Texas inn.

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When you get to the end of the road, look for a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

There are many good reasons to stay in one of our member Texas Bed and Breakfasts rather than at the home of your friends or family. This is especially true during the holidays, when stress levels tend to spike in even the most steadfast individuals.

The benefits of having separate lodging during the holidays:

  • More space. As Virginia Woolfe so wisely wrote, everyone needs “a room of one’s own.” Even if you will only be visiting for a few days, it’s best to have a place to go each evening so everyone can have a little down time. When you reconnect in the morning, everyone will be in a better mood.
  • Less cooking. Since you’ll be fed delicious breakfasts each morning at your inn, your hosts will have one less meal to prepare each day.
  • Less laundry. Your hosts will undoubtedly be preparing many meals and washing many dishes. Why add your sheets and towels to their laundry load, too?
  • Less is more. While it is wonderful to reconnect with the people you love, it’s best not to have to share a bathroom.

 

Staying at a Texas Bed and Breakfast is a delightful experience. You’ll feel like you’ve had a real vacation in addition to seeing your beloved friends and family. You’ll return home pampered and refreshed.

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Holiday Events in Central Texas and the Hill Country

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

There are lots of good reasons to spend the holidays in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

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The Marble Falls Walkway of Lights.

The weather is lovely–not too hot, not too cold. German, Czechoslovakian, and Mexican roots make for eclectic cultural, dining, and shopping experiences. And charming towns, such as Boerne, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Fredericksburg, and La Grange, have a host of festive activities. November and December are wonderful months to stay in Texas Bed and Breakfasts throughout Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

Festive Events Abound:

  • Stop by Fredericksburg for the Yuletide Celebration on November 25, 2011, which features a 26 foot tall German Christmas Pyramid, a 30 foot Christmas tree with locally made German-style ornaments, and a whole Gingerbread Village.
  • Skate outdoors on real ice in at the Eisbahn in Fredericksburg, November 25, 2011 through Jaunuary 1, 2012.
  • Shop St. Nicolausmarkt, a traditional German Christmas Market in Fredericksburg, December 2 and 3, 2011.
  • Experience Dickens on Main in downtown Boerne the two weekends after Thanksgiving. There will be live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even snow. It’s magical.
  • Watch the Weihnachts Parade in Boerne on December 3, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Head to Boerne Market Days, December 10 and 11, 2011. A fun outdoor crafts fair with antiques, jewelry, and bargains. Shop to outstanding live music.
  • Browse the amazing Weihnachsmarkt, or Christmas market, of New Braunfels, November 18-20, 2011.
  • Enjoy Wassailfest in New Braunfels, when all are invited to drink wassail and celebrate the holidays. December 1, 2011 at the Main Plaza.
  • Visit Gruene Market Days, held the third weekend of November and the first weekend of December. Since all products sold are created by the vendors themselves, it’s a fabulous place to find unique gifts.
  • Early December in La Grange is filled with special events such as the German Christmas and Trail of Lights at Monument HIll State Park, the Main Street Christmas Schmekenfest on the Square (say that three times fast), and the Czech Christmas Choral Concert. More information may be found at Monument Hill State Park.

 

Don’t just stay home this holiday season. Explore Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy hospitality at various Texas Bed and Breakfasts throughout the region. It’s a gift worth giving yourself.

 

 

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Historic Fort Davis

Monday, July 18th, 2011

The American frontier has sparked the imagination of people around the world for more than a century. In spite of all we know today about the cruelties of the time and injustices inflicted upon Native Americans, the West maintains its mythical status in American history.

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Fort Davis National Historic Site is worth the effort it may take to get there.

The men and women who settled the frontier were hard working and, if not fearless, certainly courageous. They traveled west in search of a better life, though many of them would never find it. They built homes and tried to scratch out a living from the inhospitable land.

The men sent to military outposts like Fort Davis were no less courageous or hard working than the people and parcels they were sent to protect. Living conditions were harsh in Fort Davis, though the surroundings were beautiful. Fort Davis National Historic Site is located along what was the southern-most route to California in the mid 1800s; soldiers stationned there protected travelers moving along the stretch of road between San Antonio and present day El Paso, including mail carriers and merchants.

The American West still maintains a powerful allure. Today’s travelers don’t need to depend on the soldiers once stationed at Fort Davis as they move from one West Texas Bed and Breakfast to the next. Still, Fort Davis National Historic Site is worth a visit.

Additional information about the fort may be found at Fort Davis.

Please visit Fort Davis Texas Bed and Breakfasts for a list of nearby inns.

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The Old Spanish Trail in Texas

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

The Old Spanish Trail once ran from St. Augustine, Florida, to San Diego, California. It was created to be the shortest route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, and the southernmost transcontinental highway. It took fifteen years to complete, as work was often hampered by difficult geographic conditions such as rivers and swamplands, but it finally opened for travel in 1929. Today, Interstate 10 largely follows the old OST, although it begins in Santa Monica, CA, and ends in Atlantic Beach, FL.

One third of the Old Spanish Trail runs through Texas – from swamps by the Sabine River in East Texas to deserts west of El Paso. Some of the best preserved parts of the OST are found in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. A great way to craft an itinerary is to travel sections of the Old Spanish Trail, staying in comfortable Texas Bed and Breakfasts along the way. (more…)

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Happy New Year Texas

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Happy New Year from all Texas Bed and Breakfasts. Thanks to all our guests for staying with us in 2010. We wish you the very best in 2010: health, happiness, and prosperity.

Happy New Year!

Member Inns, the Texas Bed and Breakfast Association


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A Texas New Year’s

Monday, December 27th, 2010

If you have to be in Texas on New Year’s Eve, you’re lucky. From San Antonio to Dallas, Houston to Corpus Christi, Texans step out to welcome the new year. Even if you don’t have to be in Texas, maybe you should be. Be spontaneous: book a room in a Texas Bed and Breakfast, pack your bag, and go!

San Antonio welcomes the new year with a massive celebration on Alamo Street between Market and Durango – the Carnaval de San Antonio. This free event features live music on four stages, fireworks, and a host of activities for people of all ages.

Austin hosts a First Night event with streets full of art, live music, and eclectic entertainment. Events begin at 4 p.m and conclude with fireworks at midnight. One of the highlights is the ARC Waterlight Parade on Lady Bird Lake at 9 p.m.

Walkers will want to travel deep into the heart of the Texas Hill Country to Fredericksburg. The Memorial Walk is the last official walk of 2010, and the First Walk is the first official walk of 2011 (at 12:30 a.m.). Don’t forget to pack your walking shoes for your stay at a Hill Country Texas Bed and Breakfast.

Visit Lubbock, Texas, for a wide variety of live music on New Year’s Eve. Reggae and jazz, big band and country: it’s all in Lubbock. Classical music enthusiasts may enjoy spending December 31, 2010, at the Dallas Symphony. The theme is from Paris to Vienna, and it is practically guaranteed to send listeners waltzing into the streets.

Travel to Texas for New Year’s Eve. It has something for everyone. Come here if you like to celebrate the new year with crowds of people in one of Texas’ more populous cities. Come here if you prefer to welcome it quietly with a friend in a romantic Bed and Breakfast in the Texas countryside. Texas has it all.

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