Galveston can be reached easily either by car or plane and offers visitors and tourists a good value for their holiday dollar. A great thing about the Galveston region is that it benefits from a semi-tropical climate which is an additional benefit because of the longer vacation season. Situated just 45 miles south of Houston, Galveston is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico about twenty-seven miles long. Offering a great intermingling of the past, traditions, grand beaches and affectionate ambiance... Galveston is hard to beat.

One of the best ways for tourists to enjoy and explore this wonderful place is to consider vacation rentals and as you may anticipate, there several alternatives. The majority of vacation rentals in Galveston beach are individually owned and the most excellent vacation home rentals consist of a wide range of options from condos, boats, bungalows, beach houses, and homes situated by the side of the several canal societies like Jamaica Beach.

Galveston Island is also home of the Carnival Cruise Ship, Moody Gardens, Seawolf Park, water parks, grand golf courses, holiday spas, bike trails, superb museums and a range of shops that provides tourists with unique shopping occasions. Visitors can spend the day on sunny sandy Galveston Beach with their relatives or companions. If you are looking for more exciting activities then hit the water and take a dip, swim, ride horses on the seashore, camp or catch fishes at the bay or you can also try offshore fishing. The moment you step out from your beach vacation rentals you will always find a range of fun and exciting activities welcoming you at Galveston Beach. After the sun goes down visitors can take pleasure from the diversity of dance clubs, pubs, sports bars and lounges beaming with wonderful live music. All of these exciting activities, open air amusement, beaches and wonderful beach vacation rentals facilities keep several guests or vacationers returning back year after year.

Galveston Beach  hosts several events all through the year together with Mardi Gras, the Film Festival, Art walk, Oktoberfest and the Greek Festival. There is without doubt a little bit for every person. Galveston Island usually has great weather conditions for nearly all months so it makes for a wonderful location to stopover anytime of the year, but for sure Spring Break and the summer months is extra full than others. When you are preparing your subsequent holiday trip or simply long to go on a small weekend trip, you should think about Galveston Island, Texas as your place to be. You will surely find a plethora of entertaining things to do here, exciting enough to prolong your stay (obviously if time permits). Book your accommodation in any vacation rentals or if you prefer to stay close to the beach book beach vacation rentals and enjoy your stay.

If you are travelling on a budget then plan ahead and book vacation rentals beforehand moreover try to avoid peak seasons, it will help you get 30% to 45% of on beach vacation rentals.

Last Updated: Apr-27-2013