| 10 things you need to know when planning your | | | | locals do, just ask! Galvestonians are known for |
| Galveston Vacation. | | | | their hospitality, more importantly on the island |
| Planning a vacation can be stressful, we need to | | | | most business are owned by our friends and |
| remember this is a rare time we have to plan to | | | | family, so we know the perfect little place for |
| relax and spend time with the family. Here are | | | | you to eat at or shop! |
| some things that should help you when planning | | | | 4.Get out of the car! Galveston is full of life! You |
| your perfect Galveston Vacation, brought to you | | | | can view Galveston from driving around, but |
| by the Vacation specialist at Gulf Coast Concierge! | | | | better yet, get out and take a walk. There is a |
| 10.Plan a vacation anytime to Galveston! Along | | | | great opportunity to experience the fresh air, |
| with all beach front tourist cities, Galveston is | | | | beautiful scenery and sounds of the ocean but |
| thought of as a ‘Best to visit during the | | | | better yet you are surrounded by people just like |
| warmer times of year’ place. There is truth | | | | you, having fun, getting away from the rat race |
| to this, but when you have year round activities | | | | for a vacation! Galveston is an international |
| like Dickens on the Strand, Lone Star Bike Rally, | | | | destination, and you never know who you might |
| Mardi Gras and so many museums to visit, | | | | meet. You can take a ride on a Quadracycle, a |
| Galveston is the perfect getaway year round. | | | | bike built for four people! |
| 9.Plan ahead! With so many resources online make | | | | 3.Take a tour! Visit all that Galveston has to offer |
| sure to create an itinerary. Plan your time for the | | | | by taking a quick tour of the island or one of the |
| beach, restaurants, shopping in the Strand District, | | | | many Victorian homes. Duck Tours is an |
| Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens. Galveston has | | | | amphibious island tour that goes all around |
| so much to offer, it can become overwhelming | | | | Galveston roads then into the water. Or you |
| once here, so plan ahead! | | | | can set up a tour with the Galveston Historical |
| 8.BE SPONTANEAOUS! Plan some of your trip but | | | | Society to visit some of the oldest buildings |
| don’t forget that with the best plans made, | | | | Galveston has to offer and survived the Hurricane |
| you will run into unforeseen things to do. Leave | | | | of 1900. |
| some time to explore the island! | | | | 2.Pick the perfect place to stay with GulfCoast |
| 7.Get off the beaten path. Galveston has plenty | | | | Concierge! Galveston has plenty of hotels to pick |
| of people watching that can be done but | | | | from, but over the last 10 years Galveston’s |
| Galveston also offers plenty of nature to watch | | | | housing market has been booming! You can now |
| too. Get off the concrete and hit | | | | plan your Galveston vacation to include one of the |
| Galveston’s natural attractions! There are | | | | many luxury resort/condos! With Gulf, Bay or |
| kayak tours, state parks, nature walks and so | | | | Island Views, you can’t go wrong. Newest |
| much more. Hit the water with offshore fishing , | | | | places are Palisade Palms, The Emerald by The |
| jet ski rentals and paddleboat tours. | | | | Sea and the Dawn. If you want to get away |
| 6.Wake up early, stay up late! Galveston has | | | | from town, you can go to Pointe West, with easy |
| unbelievable sunrise that you have to see to | | | | access to the beach, you can’t go wrong. |
| believe, so grab a cup of coffee and take a seat | | | | For the perfect view of the sunrise, stay at |
| on your balcony. One of the things you might | | | | Ocean Grove’s all gulf side condos! |
| not know about Galveston is the night life, there | | | | Fortunately there is a one stop shop for your |
| is a wide range of night life to be part of for | | | | Galveston vacation with Gulf Coast Concierge! |
| anyone. Night clubs, bars, late night restaurants, | | | | 1.HAVE FUN! Galveston offers that special |
| stay up late and enjoy it! You can sleep when you | | | | experience when you go on vacation to relax and |
| get back home! | | | | enjoy the time you have together. Water Parks, |
| 5.ASK A LOCAL! The internet is great to find that | | | | museums, beach, surf, and great food, what else |
| place everyone goes to but to find out what the | | | | could you ask for! |