Tag Archives: San Antonio

San Antonio for Children

In addition to being a cultural mecca and a romantic getaway, San Antonio is also fun! If you are traveling with kids, there is something for guests of all ages. [h]The Children’s Museum of San Antonio[/h] Let’s face it– Texas is quite extreme and unpredictable. Try as you might, it is next to impossible to ensure good weather during your trip to san Antonio. It’s a good idea to have a few indoor options, in case of rain or unbearable heat. If you have children between the ages of 2 and 12, the Children’s Museum is a great back-up plan. … Continue reading →

San Antonio– Culture and History Abound

Michele told you all about the wonderful cruise in San Antonio, but did you know that San Antonio is also a great destination for learning? [h]The Alamo[/h] San Antonio is a hotbed of history lessons. The site of the famous Battle of the Alamo, a major fight in the battle for Texas independence, the city has preserved many of the locales for tours. The Alamo itself, located at 300 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, is open year-round (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) for tours, field trips, and family vacations. Visitors to the Alamo learn all about the stunning … Continue reading →

“Cruising” San Antonio

When I was in high school I dreamt of getting married and spending my honeymoon on a cruise ship touring the Mediterranean. Well, I got married, went on a cruise-less honeymoon and years later… still no cruise. My husband and I joke that the closest we have ever come is the Yanaguana Cruise on the San Antonio River. We have been to beautiful San Antonio a number of times, but it was during our first trip there together that we strolled down the city’s famed Riverwalk and discovered the famed Yanaguana Cruise. In the language of the Payayan Indian, “Yanaguana” … Continue reading →