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    Labor Day Getaways

    The best hotel deals and packages for Labor Day vacations across Texas

    Ryan Lakich
    Aug 25, 2014 | 10:51 am

    The summer vacation season is coming to a close, and Labor Day weekend is a great opportunity to get out of town for one last hurrah. To help you decide where to go, we rounded up a few hot hotel deals in Texas for a no-hassle weekend vacation. If you want to stick around Dallas-Fort Worth, we have staycation ideas too.

    Austin and Hill Country

    Holiday Weekends at Lakeway Resort and Spa
    Three-day weekends are a great way to unwind, and Lakeway Resort and Spa regularly offers weekend deals for various holidays. This special offer applies to Labor Day weekend, August 29-31. Guests receive 30 percent off the best available rate; rooms start at $209 per night.

    It’s the Season to Save at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
    The scenic Lost Pines Resort and Spa offers a relaxing Hill Country getaway. Guests can save 20 percent on a stay of two nights or more by using the offer code “SHSALE” when booking a room. Rates start at $272, and the offer extends through September 4.

    Dive Into Summer at Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa
    This special package is available through September 1, and guests can save $50 per day with a minimum two-night stay. Choose the Summer Splash Family Package starting at $359, which includes a daily breakfast for up to two adults and two children ages 12 and under, plus two pool rafts and a bottle of sunscreen.

    San Antonio

    Best of the Emily at Emily Morgan Hotel
    The self-proclaimed “Official Hotel of the Alamo” offers a great location right in the heart of San Antonio. The Best of the Emily Package starts at $194 and includes complimentary breakfast at Oro Restaurant, discounted valet parking with unlimited in/out privileges and late check-out at 2 pm. A nice alternative is the Family Fun Package (a three-night minimum stay), featuring breakfast for four and free Internet access. This package starts at $159 per night.

    Rockin’ the River Walk at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk Hotel
    Located in the popular entertainment district of San Antonio, the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk Hotel is in a prime spot. For the Rockin’ the River Walk deal, rates are as low as $129; for a nominal fee, you can upgrade for views of the River Walk, the Alamo and more. The It’s the Season to Save special is also available, which means you get 20 percent off of your stay through September 4.

    The Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
    El Tropicano offers close access to the beautiful Museum Reach section of the San Antonio River Walk. Try out El Tropicano’s River Taxi Package, starting at $194, to receive two riverboat tickets for a lazy journey down the River Walk — plus parking and free Wi-Fi at the hotel. The Bed and Breakfast Package starts at $179 and provides a free breakfast buffet for two at onsite restaurant Mangos.

    Gulf Coast

    Explore Moody Gardens at Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston
    For a final summer beach getaway, it’s hard to beat the Moody Gardens Hotel and its offer to explore all of the local sites. Starting at $387 per night for a weekend stay, guests receive two day passes to the nearby Moody Gardens attractions, complimentary yoga and complimentary valet parking for one night. Also available for the holiday weekend are the Spa Package, Stay and Play Golf Package, and the Bed and Breakfast Package.

    Hurricane Alley Waterpark Family Package at Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
    Enjoy deluxe accommodations and tickets for two adults and two kids at the Hurricane Alley Waterpark, starting at $255 per night. A family-friendly experience, this package includes a backpack for each kid, milk and cookies on arrival night, and a daily breakfast. You can also save $25 per day with the Dive Into Summer Package if you don’t need the extra bells and whistles.

    Port Royal Ocean Resort and Conference Center, Port Aransas
    As a Labor Day special, Port Royal Ocean Resort offers deals from August 17-September 1 for three-night stays at the condos. A one-bedroom room starts at $307, two-bedroom condos range from $397-$447 and three-bedroom condos come in at $527. Each package comes with a $100 resort credit.

    Houston

    Summer in the City at Hotel Granduca
    The Summer in the City Package at the deluxe Hotel Granduca provides suite accommodations, early check-in and late check-out. Guests get a $50 food and beverage credit for several dining options, including The Veranda and Ristorante Cavour. Rates for suites start as a low as $215. This offer is valid for stays Thursday through Sunday through September 1.

    Holiday Special at Hotel Sorella
    Receive the third night free when you book two nights over the weekend from August 28-September 1. Rates start at $169 per night for double occupancy, and the complimentary night can be applied to the current stay or used for a future weekend reservation.

    Family Vacation at Crowne Plaza Houston
    If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of Houston, this package has you covered. Starting at $197 per night, the package includes two adult and two kids city passes to local attractions such as Space Center Houston, the Houston Zoo and the Downtown Aquarium. It also comes with a full breakfast each day, downtown shuttle transportation, and a $25 food and beverage credit.

    Hotel Granduca in Houston offers a Summer in the City Package, which comes with a $50 food and beverage credit.

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    Hotel Granduca in Houston offers a Summer in the City Package, which comes with a $50 food and beverage credit.
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    Coastal holiday boat parades + 10 more Texas travel ideas for December

    Amber Heckler
    Dec 2, 2025 | 2:10 pm
    The Illuminated Boat Parade in Corpus Christi
    Photo courtesy of Downtown Corpus Christi
    The Illuminated Boat Parade in Corpus Christi takes the festivities to the water.

    Winter is here, Texas! That means only one thing: It's time to plan a festive holiday getaway, or finally book that must-needed staycation to unwind from the Thanksgiving break blues.

    North Texas travelers can head down to the coast for a weekend of holiday boat parades, get inspired at a Celtic holiday festival outside Austin, or keep things simple and local with an overnight stay at a Dallas Arts District hotel.

    Here are our top 11 picks for winter Texas travel events, hotel news, and more in December.

    Throughout Texas

    There's a new luxury van service connecting Austin, San Antonio, and Houston: Shutto, a new mobility shuttle startup, is now offering luxe road trips Monday through Saturday with departure times in the morning and evening. Riders can enjoy complimentary WiFi while they relax on plush leather seats during their stress-free ride in Mercedes Sprinter vans. Van routes also include a guaranteed pit stop at Texas' favorite travel center Buc-ee’s. One-way fares range from $47-$87.

    Austin

    Immersive experiences are a fun way to spend time with friends and family, and a new virtual reality (VR) experience is giving visitors a look at ancient Egypt: Horizon of Khufu will debut at VieVR (11000 Middle Fiskville Rd., Ste. A1) on December 5. During the 45-minute tour, guests will explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, "fly" over the plateau, look off the top of the pyramid in every direction, explore the corridors and burial chambers as an embalming ceremony happens, and much more. Tickets ($36 for adults and $32 for children) are available via Fever.

    Downtown Austin hotel Hyatt Regency Austin has completed a big renovation project to make over its 448 guestrooms and suites, plus its meeting rooms, public spaces, and more. The hotel has also opened three new dining concepts: Texas-inspired restaurant Ripple & Roots, a breakfast eatery called Cypress Grove, and grab-and-go food market Juniper Breeze Market. Nightly rates at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Austin begin at $213 in December.

    There's a piece of Celtic holiday cheer hidden in the rolling woods of McDade, a small town 35 miles east of Austin. The Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival is returning from December 12-14, transforming the grounds of the beloved Sherwood Forest Faire into a winter weekend of music, merriment, and holiday magic. Guests can expect artisan shopping, archery, live music, Highland Games like Scottish hammer swinging and shot put, and more. Tickets (including day passes, weekend passes, and camping) are available online starting at $12.50.

    Sherwood Forest Faire Yuletide Festival 2024 Participants at last year's inaugural Yuletide Festival. Photo courtesy of Sherwood Forest Faire

    Houston

    The Thompson Houston hotel is kicking off the holiday season with its "12 Days of Thompson" series from December 4-25. A few of the special activities, created for both locals and visitors, include a hot cocoa station in the hotel library (December 8), a local maker's market (December 13), a pet-friendly photo hour (December 20), and many more mini celebrations. Rates at the Thompson Houston begin at $283 per night.

    Along the Gulf Coast

    Texas coastal city Corpus Christi is hosting multiple lighted holiday boat parades during December. The first extravaganza – the Port of Corpus Christi Illuminated Boat Parade – is scheduled on Saturday, December 6 starting at 7 pm. Local boaters will compete for the title of "most festive vessel of the season" and an after party will follow. La Posada Lighted Boat Parade will take place the following weekend (Dec. 12-13) with U.S. Marines on site for a children's toy drive at Doc's Seafood & Steaks to help Santa collect new, unwrapped toys.

    San Antonio

    The future site of San Antonio's Pearl mini golf course (1100 Springs Plaza) has been temporarily turned into an outdoor ice skating rink for the holiday season until January 4, 2026. The iconic Pearl district has made its own transformation into a winter wonderland shimmering with lights and holiday music. Tickets to the ice rink at Pearl range from $20-$28 and include skate rental. Skate sessions last about an hour, and the last skate at 9:15 pm is 45 minutes long.

    At home in Dallas-Fort Worth

    The first-ever CultureMap City Rink, presented by Verizon, has made its grand debut at the Main Street Garden in downtown Dallas, and will run until January 5, 2026. Visitors can expect themed pop-ups and a full slate of programming designed for every kind of holiday reveler. From romantic Date Skate Wednesdays to Family Movie Nights and Shop + Skate Saturday Markets, there’s something new happening each week. Tickets are $18 for all ages, and include skate rentals and 75 minutes of ice time. Advance tickets, group reservations, and private rink rentals are available at cityrink.culturemap.com.

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025 The CultureMap City Rink will be open through January 5, 2026. Photo by Ashley Gongora

    The HALL Arts Hotel in Dallas' Arts District is offering guests a special "Holiday at the HALL" package for stays booked from December 13-31. The package includes a single-night stay with a welcome amenity, complimentary valet, a $50 dining credit for hotel restaurant Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge, and late checkout. Nightly rates with the "Holiday at the Hall" package begin at $389 in December.

    Congratulations are in order for Fort Worth and Frisco, which were the only two Texas destinations included among Good Housekeeping's "23 Unexpected City Vacations to Add to Your Travel Bucket List" in its 2026 Travel Awards. The lifestyle publication had more than 125 travel testers — including staff members, travel industry experts, and trained consumer evaluators — discover unexpected destinations with the best attractions, accessibility, lodging variety, safety, service, and overall appeal.

    The luxurious Bowie House hotel in Fort Worth will teach North Texans all the tricks for making the best tamales during a tamale-making class on Saturday, December 20 from 2-3:30 pm. Attendees will learn how to make fresh masa, master the technique for wrapping tamales, and take home their own to impress their loved ones. Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased online via Tock.

    The Illuminated Boat Parade in Corpus Christi

    Photo courtesy of Downtown Corpus Christi

    The Illuminated Boat Parade in Corpus Christi takes the festivities to the water.

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