If you’re looking for a cool holiday outing, add this to your calendar. ice!™, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa’s immersive Christmas experience, returns for its third season, bringing one of the most unique holiday attractions in Texas. This year’s theme is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, a classic that kids love and adults know by heart.
In May of this year, following the completion of the long-running construction along South Alamo Street, neighboring hotels Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa officially debuted the Arciniega District, a new lifestyle and dining destination that connects downtown and Southtown.
Downtown San Antonio turns into a giant summer playground for kids, packed with color, creativity and nonstop things to explore. From glowing underwater worlds to hands-on museums, mini golf adventures and larger-than-life LEGO creations, every corner has something new to spark imagination and keep the fun rolling (and stay cool indoors!). It’s the kind of place where families can wander, play, discover, and make those easy, joy-filled memories that feel like summer should. So, throw the kids in the car and get started!
Spring Break in and around San Antonio practically writes its own adventure story, and kids get to be the heroes. From descending into the otherworldly depths of Natural Bridge Caverns to paddling through downtown on a kayaking trip, every day brings a new discovery. Young explorers can follow real dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon, meet creatures from around the globe at the San Antonio Zoo, and wander the peaceful Yanaguana Trail at Mission San Juan, where history and nature blend beautifully. It’s the kind of Spring Break that leaves kids curious and begging for “just one more trail.”
It’s impossible to think of Margaritaville without Jimmy Buffett coming to mind. (Fun Fact: He actually wrote most of “Margaritaville” in Austin, wrapping it up in Key West.) It’s true, he popularized the easy-going Caribbean attitude and way of life, and we thank him for that. At both Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston, and Margaritaville Beach Resort, South Padre Island, the vibe is evident. Once you arrive, the lifestyle he created inspires every inch of these luxury resorts. So, even if you don’t know all the songs by heart, you will certainly find paradise.
Every city has its holiday traditions, but San Antonio does them in true Texas fashion — which here means bigger and brighter! From late November through early January, San Antonio’s holiday lights scene offers a magical experience for locals and visitors alike. Millions of lights illuminate its most iconic landmarks and festive attractions, so, bundle up and explore the city lit up for the holidays.
