Travel

With an 11 – 12 hour drive (or 710 – 790 miles from Plano, TX depending on the route you take) you can load up the station wagon or minivan and drive south towards the Gulf Coast.

It’s a little closer than the 30a beaches and Panama City, which are also great spots for Texan travellers to head to for white sandy beaches and clear water. 

You could spend hours researching Destin beaches in Florida, but look no further, as we’ve done all the work for you. We have ideas for Restaurants, places to stay and things to do that we really love.

One of the most popular areas for a road trip and longer vacation would be a drive from North Texas to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.

We’ve done all the research for you and wanted to share our own travel experiences, including places to stop, and places to stay as well as places for Orange Beach things to do.

This is the ultimate guide for everything you need to help you plan your vacation.

As we are still fairly new to travel in Texas we love visiting new places and our visit to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels did not disappoint. Let us take you behind the scenes so you can plan your visit next time you want to get on the road and explore the World’s Best Water Park (in Texas)

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Ever wanted to Swim across Texas? Find out what you can do at the Texas Pool, what makes it so great for families with kids and more top tips!

Check out the Chamber rooms, places to eat inside and outside the hotel around the Design District. The Virgin Hotel Dallas is a great place for a date night.

When Plano was a planned city, parks were designed to be close to schools and to include extra features, like a pavilion, sports fields, play equipment, and some nice trails to use.

When you are looking for easy, close fun for the kids, there’s nothing like our parks around Plano!

Whether you’re looking for a shaded option, an all-accessible playground, or one with a Splash Pad, we have all of our favorites close to home.