Though you’d never be able to tell with this heat, summer vacation is winding down, the kids will be heading back to school soon and fall months are fast approaching. Before you turn in your beach towels and bathing suits, there’s still time to squeeze in one last dreamy vacation. With several resorts and spas right here in the Lone Star State, you don’t need to go far to find an escape.
For the beach bum: If you’re ideal getaway involves sand, water and blue skies then these resorts are ideal for you. With just a short boardwalk away from the beach, these vacation hideouts will make you feel like the sun gods and goddesses that you truly are. Port Royal Ocean Resort 6317 Texas 361, Port Aransas, (361) 749–5011, port-royal.com Photo via Instagram, portroyalresort
La Copa Inn 350 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, (956) 272-0114, lacoparesort.com Photo via Instagram, racinelyn
The Galvestonian 1401 E. Beach Drive, Galveston, (409) 765-6161,galvestonian.com Photo via Instagram, funmarymc
For the ultimate relaxation: Vacations should be a time dedicated to relaxing, de-stressing and taking a break from our day-today-lives. So, why not take you relaxation to the next level and book a getaway at a resort that specializes in just that? Melt those worries away with a massage and some quality “Me” time, and dive into vacation bliss. Lake Austin Spa Resort 1705 S. Quinlan Park Road, Austin, (512) 372-7300, lakeaustin.com/spa-resort Photo via Instagram, beautyblitz
Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, (972) 717-0700, fourseasons.com Photo via Instagram, macystucke
Travaasa 13500 FM 2769, (512) 364-0061, travaasa.com/austin Photo via Instagram, travaasa
For the whole family:If you have little ones, endless entertainment is key. Keep the kiddos happy with waterslides, tubing and outdoors adventures. Great Wolf Resort 100 Great Wolf Drive., Grapevine, greatwolf.com/grapevine Photo via Instagram, greatwolflodge
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort 381 E. Austin St., New Braunfels, (830) 625-2351, schlitterbahn.com Photo via Instagram, hotelsaroundthe_world
The Woodlands Resort 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, (281) 367-1100, woodlandsresort.com Photo via Instagram, visitthewoodlandstx
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa 600 La Torretta Blvd., Montgomery, (936) 448-4400, latorrettalakeresort.com Photo via Instagram, courtney.leigh.brown
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa 23808 Resort Pkwy., (210) 276-2500, marriott.com Photo via Instagram, 99ang
For the great escape: If vacation to you means getting far away from the city, then we’ve got a few places to visit. Turn off your phone, unplug your computer and unwind with some R&R far from home. Cibolo Creek Ranch Hill Country Road 67, Marfa, (432) 229-3737, cibolocreekranch.com Photo via Facebook, Cibolo Creek Ranch
La Posada 100 Milagro Road, Terlingua, (432) 371-3044, laposadamilagro.net Photo via Instagram, laposadamilagro
Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa 100 Main St., Lajitas, (432) 424-5000, lajitasgolfresort.com Photo via Instagram, audrearachelle