When people dream of vacation homes, oftentimes they cut themselves off quickly, thinking they would never be able to afford one. However, new research by the National Association of REALTORS® shows that is probably not the case. While vacation homes are obviously a big investment, they aren’t out of reach for those under the six-figure salary mark. According to NAR’s … [Read more...] about Vacation Homes are Not Just for the Wealthy
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4 Reasons You Need a Company Retreat
How to Host an Amazing Company Retreat Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas A company retreat may not top the “best vacation ever,” but it be something worth looking forward to that creates lasting memories and also helps drive the future of your company. If you do things right, you can put on an amazing company retreat that people will rave about all year. New Urbanism communities … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons You Need a Company Retreat
Oil Spill Money Helps Texas Protect Coast
Money paid by BP and Transocean to settle criminal penalties arising from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill has helped Texas close the largest conservation land purchase in the state's history: Just over 17,000 acres of undisturbed coastal prairie in Calhoun County for $50 million. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (the non-profit fundraising arm of the state’s parks … [Read more...] about Oil Spill Money Helps Texas Protect Coast
15 Gems of the Texas Coast
The summer heat can be a beast, but even more so if you live in a congested city. If you want to get away to cool off and relax, Texas has more than 350 miles of wild coastal beauty waiting. True, when you think of a beach vacation the Texas coast may not be the first to come to mind. But if you know where to look, you’ll find the Coastal Bend full of beautiful locations … [Read more...] about 15 Gems of the Texas Coast
Tips to Select a Luxury Beach Vacation Rental
Instead of going to a hotel for your next vacation, consider renting a well-equipped and furnished lodging on the beach. Many condos, houses, villas, and apartments along the beach are rented out by owners who use them for only part of the season. Vacation rentals often have a homier atmosphere -- the decor and furnishings tend to be of higher quality in owner-rented … [Read more...] about Tips to Select a Luxury Beach Vacation Rental