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Dishes at the Lantana are prepared over an open flame in the exhibition-style kitchen, mixing fire and spice. The restaurant also has chef's tables and two private dining rooms, including a wine room. For golfers the main attraction at the resort are its three Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Slick Rock course, built in , is a 6,yard-long par course. The 14,square-foot clubhouse is located on this course. The Ram Rock course, built in , has narrow fairways, 62 deep sand traps and water hazards on 10 holes.

The Apple Rock course was completed in and has views of the lake. The Putting Course is billed as the most expensive hole putting course in the country. The course is surrounded by rose gardens, fitness trail and outdoor entertainment pavilion.

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The property is approximately 60 miles from Austin and 85 miles from San Antonio. If you fly into either Austin or San Antonio, you can drive or arrange for a shuttle to meet you at the airport. If you happen to own your own plane, the hotel has a private runway that you can land on and be on the course in minutes. If you are looking for luxury city vacations, with a 2-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, this getaway provides prompt service and attention to detail.

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Guests enter through a foot-high marble rotunda complete with a beautiful floral arrangement. The lobby features antiques, lounge chairs and sofas arranged around the fireplace. The nine-story building has custom furnished guest rooms and luxury suites featuring antiques, fine fabrics and original works of art. Guest rooms measure square feet in size and offer a sitting area, large closet, marble bath and separate vanity. Custom bath amenities were created exclusively for the hotel. There is a fitness studio, a salon and a business center. The outdoor swimming pool is heated during the colder months and has a poolside bar in the summer.

Guests receive offers a complimentary sedan service within a five-mile radius. The restaurant, housed in the 10, square foot Sheppard King Mansion, serves Southwestern cuisine for lunch and dinner.

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The restaurants includes a main dining room with an enclosed veranda as well as several intimate private dining areas if you want to celebrate a special occasion on your luxury city vacation. Alternatively, guests can dine at The Bar, decorated with 18th-century hunting theme paintings, lithographs and hunting trophies. Breakfast is served in The Promenade, a garden-style room with floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful floral arrangements.

The hotel concierge can arrange a car transfer from the airport to the hotel. The entire resort theme is inspired by the Old West. If you are looking for vacation spots in Texas where you can enjoy spectacular scenery, a great golf course, and rejuvenating spa treatments, Lajitas offers them all. Resort rooms, suites and villas offer guests a choice of a range of styles in four very different hotels.

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There are twenty-six individually decorated rooms at the Cavalry Post. Each room evokes a feeling of cowboy chic with cowhide rugs, rough-hewn saddles, and clawfoot tubs. La Cuesta's 12 guestrooms are ideal for families since several of the rooms can be made to adjoin a standard room with a double queen. The 16 junior suites in the Officers' Quarters are the most luxurious the resort has to offer.

The four restaurants at the vacation resort give guests plenty of different dining options for the duration of their vacation. Chef Jeff Blank offers fine dining at the Ocotillo Restaurant. Enjoy Southwestern dining and views of the golf course at the Candelilla Cafe.

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The Ambush is an hole 7,yard from the back tees championship golf course that is every bit as unique as the rest of the resort. The course has four holes on an island in the Rio Grande, and hole 11A - a par one in Mexico. A golf vacation will give a lucky few the opportunity to make an international hole-in-one.

Agavita Spa has three massage rooms, a facial room, a salon, and offers a wide range of treatments designed to make you look and feel good on vacation. Choose from a whole range of outdoor activities that allow you to be as active or as relaxed as you wish. There are up to five different resort activities offered every day. Swim in the pool, take a historical tour of the property, or rent a mountain bike and tour part of the 1 million acres of conservation land that surround the property.

The fastest way to reach it is to fly into the private airfield right at the resort. Today, this luxury property is favored by business travelers who enjoy its attentive service and everybody else who wants to take a step back in time to the Gilded Age. If you are planning a getaway to Austin , this is one of the best places to stay.

The experience at the Driskill begins in its unique lobby which features a hand-painted ceiling, hand-laid marble floor and a custom-made stained glass dome. If you want to stay in one of the guest accommodations which are located within the original building, ask for one of the Historic Rooms when making your reservation. They feature beautiful Brazilian marble bathrooms, high ceilings and lavish fabrics. For those who like to stay active while traveling, the property offers a Fitness Studio with large windows, a choice of cardiovascular machines, and strength training equipment.

The four-diamond Driskill Grill serves a changing menu of innovative cuisine. Old meets new in this city retreat where the building's historic character has been maintained to merge seamlessly with a new, contemporary design and modern amenities. Well-appointed guestrooms and suites are decorated in an industrial style with polished concrete floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and large windows offering spectacular city views.

Guests can enjoy entertainment and fine dining right on their doorstep. Guest rooms and suites feature floor to ceiling windows, oversized working desks and fresh greenery. Rooms located on the Concierge Floor offer additional privacy, continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails in the Concierge Floor sitting room.

The Health Club measures , square feet in size and comes with 30 personal trainers, exercise machines, swimming pool and a Youth Center for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Among the numerous programs and classes offered are: The 17, square foot Trellis spa offers a range of treatments and services for men and women which incorporate products from the leading cosmetic lines. There are 21 treatment rooms including 12 rooms for body treatments, 7 facial rooms and a couples' room.

The spa has an indoor float pool, a lounge with a fireplace and a quiet room for before and after treatments. The u-shaped Mediterranean-style spa building overlooks an inner courtyard with a garden. If you are looking for resorts in Texas with plenty to do on vacation, the Houstonian is a great choice. In the heart of the Texas Hill country, overlooking the tranquil Lake Travis, Lakeway Resort offers modern rustic refuge from the modern life with eight condos with two and three bedrooms and rooms and suites.

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All rooms are beautifully decorated and feature private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, high-definition TVs, fireplaces and fridges. Suites have private balconies and spacious sitting rooms with writing desks. Vast, beautiful and diverse, Texas is the perfect place to live and explore. Whether you love beaches, hills full of blossoms or the wealth of activities that big cities offer, there are vacations in Texas for everyone. If you live in one of the major cities, we've already written about getaways from Houston, Dallas and Austin.

Those who like to visit romantic castles and relax next to beautiful lakes also have plenty of Texas destinations to choose from. Below is a list resorts in Texas and other unique places to stay for couples and families. Texas is a diverse vacation destination, offering long vacations, mini vacations, quick getaways - there is something for everyone.

Visit national parks , historic attractions, go shopping, relax at spas and on sandy beaches, go bird watching and play championship golf. There are many fun places to visit for families and couples alike, from luxury resorts to inexpensive inns. For cheap vacation ideas, look for last minute deals and packages near you so that you can drive to your destination and save money. Find more great Texas vacation ideas: The city has something for everyone, including great outdoor areas, excellent museums and exciting visual arts.

Families can have fun at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science where hands-on participation is encouraged, or can spend some time exploring the Texas Discovery Gardens, the aquarium and Reunion Tower. Visitors can Spend some outdoor time at Klyde Warren Park or visit one or more of the many excellent museums. Established in and operated by the City of Dallas, Fair Park in Dallas, Texas , features acres of museums, exhibit facilities and park areas, including: The park hosts over special events and cultural festivals each year.

The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas is housed in a 55,square-foot building and two-acre sculpture garden is a unique establishment devoted to modern sculpture. It is one of the most impressive modern sculpture collections in the world. Occupying one city block in the Dallas Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center features five pavilions with end walls made of clear glass overlooking the garden.

The sculpture garden features 20 larger sculptures from the Nasher Collection, rotated periodically. Visitors can stroll through the garden past the sculptures surrounded by ponds, stone walls, trees and small meadows. The Center has a cafe and a bookshop. Since Dallas has more shopping centers than any other major city in the nation, many travelers going on a Texas vacation make a stop in the city for a day of shopping, museums and entertainment.

From international designer boutiques to outlets, affordable finds and Texas chic, there are many choices. In addition to boutiques and restaurants, NorthPark Center features 20th century art and splendid architecture. Houston, TX Get ready for romance as you plan a weekend getaway to Houston where a great variety of romantic attractions await you. For something really different head to the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace to experience the light and music show at sunrise and sunset, then head to the iFly indoor Skydiving center to defy the effects of gravity.

Houston has many great things to do with kids as well. If you are looking for day trips and weekend ideas from Houston, take a look at 27 Best Romantic Weekend Getaways from Houston.

George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Ellington Field. The highest number of flights to Houston domestic and international land at George Bush Intercontinental. Several charter airlines also offer flights to Houston. For more information about flights to Houston visit the Houston Airport System web site at www. Arlington, TX Arlington, Texas is a bustling city offering varied visitor attractions, with an emphasis on sports. The Planetarium is one of the best in the country and the sound and light shows are both educational and sensational.

Fort Worth A weekend or short break in vibrant Fort Worth has something to offer for everyone, including families. The interesting Stockyards National Historic District pays tribute to the livestock industry in Texas, while lively Sundance Square is the place to go for shopping, dining and entertainment. Many visitors start their exploration at the San Antonio River Walk which winds its way through the city, culminating in Museum Reach from which you can access the Museum of Art and the Pearl Brewery complex. San Antonio Cruises operates a water taxi 39 stops along River Walk.

The San Antonio Missions are a must-see attraction and the famous Alamo complex is equally fascinating. In addition, the city boasts a zoo, a botanical garden, many great romantic restaurants , a museum for kids and Sea World, San Antonio. Fiesta San Antonio, a colorful event that celebrates spring and the cultural heritage of San Antonio, usually takes place in the third week of April. Each year, the Fiesta attracts over 3 million people.

The day celebration includes parades, receptions, parties, concerts and conferences.

There will be over events throughout the city. If you've been waiting for an excuse to visit San Antonio , this is the perfect occasion. Plan a quick weekend getaway at the end of April to take part of the festivities. You will be able to attend 11 different parades, taste excellent food , listen to music and go dancing.

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