Texas beach holidays

Holidays. Most of you have this great idea out the window along with the assurance that you put a job for tomorrow. However, as a frequent escape artist, I assure you that even in the worst of times, may still be cheaper to run .... uh, going on vacation. The daily cycle of layoffs, budget cuts and freezes have to raise the broken bottle of tequila, you crave that desperate.

Now the question is: where? I'm sure you're not surprised that SouthIceland father always leads the list as the best beach weather in Texas. Certainly that is the basis of the map, but you can avoid a trip by hopping on a flight around the Southwest for $ 120. Once there, you can find places to stay for about $ 47/night. If the pack with 15 of your closest friends, is small change. Then you can use waste money on drinks Hotel. An added bonus is that water is actually blue at this point. After a few cocktails, who say theyYou're not really in St. Bart's? OK, that might be a long shot. But at least you're ready for the dirty water that so much of our coast is famous for.

Galveston is another option. Yes, the city was sacked by Ike, but has cooled quite well, as do all things. Only an hour's drive from Houston, this place is particularly attractive for hikers. Would you? Find rooms for about $ 65/night, and swim to Stewart Beach, a popular audienceAccess to water. If the transfer refers to the sun all day conflicts with your skin to beat in Happy Hour at one of the many beach bars. I'm sure would love to find someone, get a bottle of tequila and candy from a baby. You know .... simple.

Port Aransas Mustang Iceland and have a scandalous story. The island was once home to a tribe of cannibals in India, then a popular haven for pirates and their booty. If the stories ofLore does not attract, excite your imagination with plenty of fishing, sailing and surfing. Hotels there are on average about $ 90/night, so plan to come to a group to reduce costs.

If you are still looking for something more exotic, Cancun (and the surrounding areas, less-Girls Gone Wild) is coming down in cost. Fly there for about $ 300 from Houston, and find a decent all-inclusive hotel on the beach for about $ 150/night. Cozumel Acapulco and also have similar pricePoints.

Although everyone in this current economic situation is suffering, it is still possible to escape, if only for a long weekend. It takes just a little 'more digging to find the best deals and cheapest around. But according to most markets, the hospitality of the reaction to the situation and adjust their prices should not be too difficult to find a manageable budget for your trip. Bon voyage!