Texas tips?

tatest wrote:


I prefer Port Aransas to Rockport, and the Gulf Coast to the Rio Grande Valley, for atmosphere and the opportunity to do things that interest me. Others prefer Rockport, or Corpus Christi, or Houston, because their interests and needs are different. But all in all, I'd really rather winter in San Antonio, because I find it warm enough, like the multicultural atmosphere (which terrifies some people from culturally homogeneous places) and I like the services and activities available.

So go down, move around, check out different places in Texas, find what suits you.. While you are at it, don't miss checking out west Texas and SW New Mexico, From Davis mountains and Big Bend, over to White Sands and west. These places have their fans too, and have not yet turned into snowbird ghettoes. But a lot of people like the snowbird ghettoes too, as a community of "people like us."

The Corpus Christi/Rockport area is no less multicultural than San Antonio. Many times our winter Texans stay in your so-called "snowbird ghettoes" because the RV parks cater to the needs of elderly and disabled, plus they provide security. I am familiar with many Winter Texans who come to visit in the winter and become active in local churches and local charity work. Personally, I prefer staying in Goose Island State park or tent camping 55 miles down Padre Island National Seashore; but I don't ridicule winter Texans who stay in nice RV resorts. I'm happy they choose to come and visit.

I even appreciate visitors who come from the wrong bank of the Red River!:W