Houston Couples- Things To Do This Weekend

Houston couples will find these tips on romantic and weekend getaways useful for having a fun filled budget-friendly trip. The benefits of escaping the city on weekends are innumerable. Any time lovers can get away from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle they will find it is a rejuvenating experience for their mind, body and spirits.

If you’re one of the few married people who have survived the recent layoffs and cut-backs, you may find yourself unwittingly stressed out wondering if your position will be the next one on the chopping block.

For couples that have already been affected by the down-turn in the economy, a budget-friendly getaway can help them keep the stress monster in check.

Free Attractions And Discounts Passes

A short trip into the piney woods of East Texas, the beautiful beaches on the coast or a secluded place in the Texas Hill Country can get Houston couples far enough away from home to leave the worries behind, but close enough to head back in case of an emergency.

Here are a few tips to make sure the cost of your trip does not get out of hand and add to your stress.

• Visit free attractions
• Use coupons to get as many deals on lodging, food and admission as possible
• Plan trips during popular festivals and celebrations
• Participate in low cost recreational activities i.e.
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Camping
• Biking
• Save on lodging by staying with relatives and friends who live nearby

When leaving the city isn’t an option for you and your spouse, the best deals are discounts on local attractions with Houston CityPASS. It is a cost-effective discount booklet that saves you 41% on admission to the top attractions in town. You can save $$$ on your visit to any 5 of these funtastic places.

Space Center Houston
Downtown Aquariam
Houston Zoo
Museum Of Natural Science
Health Museum
Museum Of Fine Arts
Children Museum of Houston

General Travel Tips and Advice

A few tips from around the Internet on saving some moolah and making sure your next getaway includes plenty of FUN:

• Sharpen your scheduling, by prioritizing the places you plan to visit, that way you can eliminate waiting time that can cause stress and save yourself a few precious hours.
• Remember, you and your spouse don’t have to do everything in one weekend or a single day.
• Be flexible in your planning so that your getaway remains relaxed and fun without feeling rushed.

Mini-Getaways In And Around Houston

Don’t underrate the value off just getting out of the house or neighborhood and doing simple things like spending some one-on-one time at free outdoor concerts and picnics for two.

Take your partner along to enjoy sitting on the grass or a blanket together while you get in a few chapters of that new book you just started reading.

If you only have a few hours late at night to spend with a loved one here’s an idea for a short intimate getaway. The two of you can enjoy stargazing near Houston by traveling to the beach or a park outside of the city limits away from the bright lights.


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Unique Travel Adventures For Houston Couples

A unique travel adventure for Houston couples that want to see various places in Texas and around the world is through the Roads Scholar program. It brings together people who share lack passions and empowers them to explore the world’s places, peoples and cultures.

The Road Scholar programs goes beyond just visiting tourist attractions in Houston and bring together instructors and participants from diverse backgrounds to foster interaction, engaging discussions and warm camaraderie. It is best described as a fellowship of people who value combining learning and discovery with traveling.

Married couples, retired individuals and newly weds, are being enthralled with Roads Scholar hands-on experiences, that stimulate, energize and challenge their bodies and minds.

Texas Adventures

You can take part in one of the free-spirited outside-the-box adventures in Texas. Groups are taken on a journey to discover, experience, and learn about various Texas destinations. The take-aways are a better understanding of the state’s infinite history, and answers to the where, what, and the how-to's about Texas.

These travel opportunities introduces visitors to Texas landmarks, natural wonders and its myriad of cultures in a way that can’t be done on your own and at a level much deeper than offered by commercial tour operators. For more info visit:
Road Scholar-Texas (http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/state.asp?whatState=TX) Take a peak at these upcoming Texas adventures:

• Adventures in the Cool Davis Mountains
• Become a Marine Adventurer
• Mystery Madness: Exploring Mystery in Literature and Film
• Birding South Texas: Whooping Cranes to the Wild Horse Desert

Two other popular categories for travelers are the inter-generational adventures and African American inspired travel programs. They are a small sampling of the innovative itineraries Roads Scholars programs offer. You can expect stimulating lectures and trips that are packaged as part of an all-inclusive deal that includes accommodations, meals and more.

African American Inspired Travel Programs

The Roads Scholar programs turn ordinary trips into an extraordinary once in a lifetime memories. Their collection of activities are not only learning experiences for Black couples, they can enable you to actively promote the preservation of African American history, its heritage and culture.

Inter-generational Travel Adventures

These travel packages feature programs that encourage older and younger travelers within a family to take trips together. They are excellent for bridging the gap for grandparent and their grandchildren to discover, share and learn about the world. Each travel adventure will challenge them to see, taste, hear and do something new and different together.

Travel Ideas For African Americans	Traveling With Grand Children
Two upcoming African American inspired travel events include: African American Influences in Creative Arts, Politics, Humor and Music (Montreat,NC) Preserving the Works of author Ernest J. Gaines and Cajun & Creole Musicians (Lafayette,LA)

The activities that are chosen as part of the inter-generational programs appeal to multiple generations. A short list of the travel experiences include:

• Age of the Dinosaurs in Southwest (Utah National Parks)
• Rocky Mountain New Year: (Family Ski-In, Ski-Out Adventure in Park City)

Road Scholar will connect Houston couples who enjoy traveling with professionals from non-profits educational institutions, museums and universities around the world to provide high quality college level educational programing for travelers.

It a great way to interject entertainment, enrichment and excitement into your next vacation or trip. They have a ton of fun destinations, travel ideas and outdoor activities to show you how to enjoy traveling on a deeper level this summer and all year long.

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10 Summer Getaway Ideas For Houston Tx

Two Wheel Tour – The beauty of the nature is best when viewed up close and personal. Sharing the seat of a motorcycle or peddling till you sweat on a road trip can be an exhilarating part of a romantic weekend for couples. It can be fun for friends and family too. Be sure to save time for hiking, boat tours and other outdoor fun that allows you to commune with the beautiful Texas outdoors.

Bike Tours (http://www.bicycletexas.com)
Motorcycle Tours (http://www.eaglerider.com)

Fruit/Vegetable Picking – At an orchard near you your family can enjoy an apple, watermelon or vegetable picking excursion as a day trip or part of a weekend getaway. It can be a great occasion to share with your sweetheart or your family. You may even be able to find an old fashion hayride in one of the rural communities for your kids to experience during the trip!


Local pick your own farms (http://www.pickyourown.org/TXhouston.htm)

Wildlife Conservation – Join the Houston Zoo, Audubon Society and other Texas organizations in preserving wildlife and the conservation of their habitat. You can tag along with local wildlife experts and zoo officials on adventure tours to Botswana's Okavanaga Delta and exciting destinations around the globe.

It’s a once in a lifetime chance to see animals in the wild in some of the worlds most unspoiled and diverse habitats. There are also local opportunities to take part in preserving Ridley turtles, Galveston beach and more,



Elderhostle (http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&StateCode=TX)
Houston Zoo Safaris (http://www.houstonzoo.org/safari/)
Audubon Society (http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/899/MenuGroup)/Sanctuaries.htm

Archaeological Adventures – You can find countless archaeological sites in and around Texas. Local museums and universities offer residents a chance to participate in uncovering traces of the states historical past.

Lubbock Lake Landmark (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/lll/fieldresearch.html)
Texas Archaeological Society (http://www.texasaaa.com/id4.htm)
Lake Jackson Plantation (http://www.lakejacksonmuseum.org/index.php?page=plantation-site)

Northern Getaways – If it’s gets a bit too hot in the summer travel north to the Texas panhandle where it’s cooler for a fun laid back getaway. There are lots of attractions, parks and museums that are open to visitors on weekends. It’s the place to find plenty of wide open spaces, dude ranches and canyons. Favored activities in the area area or horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking.

Fort Davis National Historic Site (http://www.lasr.net/travel/recreation.php?Fort+Davis+National+Historic+Site&ID=2688)
Addicks Dam (http://www.lasr.net/travel/recreation.php?Addicks+Dam&ID=517)
Frontier Texas (Abilene) (http://www.frontiertexas.com/)

Texas History Excursion – What better place to go for a historical tour than Texas? There’s plenty of Texas history that a family, a couple or group can discover in a weekend. Allow enough time for sampling the local cuisine, shopping, and other attractions to make this an enjoyable and enriching excursion.

State Historical Sites(http://www.texaslakestrail.com/index)
Texas Driving Tours (http://www.texaslakestrail.com/index.aspx?page=1566)



Lake Cruises – A refreshing lake cruise on a humid, hot weekend is a great getaway for couples. It’s a wonderful opportunity to use that new camera to take lots of pictures, enjoy fabulous food, and relax to the sounds of waves slapping against the side of the ship. There are several vendors offering short 3 hour party cruises in Houston.

Clear Lake Cruise (http://www.starfleetyachts.com)
Galveston Bay Cruise (http://www.thebigwhiteboat.com)
Paddlewheel Boat Cruise (http://www.moodygardens.com/attractions/colonel_paddlewheel_boat)

Texas Beach Getaway – A beach getaway is ideal for a spouse or family that enjoys the sound of the surf outside of their door. These are a few of the best places to find vacation condos and cabins for rent during the summer.

Port Aransas (http://www.themayanprincess.com)
Moody Gardens Resort (http://www.moodygardenshotel.com)
Corpus Christi (http://traveltips.usatoday.com/hotels-beach-near-corpus-christi-27203.html)

The rates for multiple days are very reasonable June through September. For a getaway that won’t break your budget, look for privately owned beach rentals on Craig’s List. You should be able to save a few bucks off of the cost of staying at a resort.
Summer Festivals – Summertime is prime time for a bunch of festivals. There are festivals happening just about every weekend. Here’s a short list of some of the themes festivities in the South Texas area.

Annual Tomato Fest
Annual Texas Blueberry Festival
Kerrville Folk Festival

For more info on the dates and times of Texas fairs and festivals visit http://www.fairsandfun.com,


If traveling with a significant other or adult friends, check out the list of food and wine festivals happening in Texas.

Camping / Hiking Getaway – For a low key summer getaway for family, couples, or groups, consider a simple weekend camping or hiking trip. If you don’t want to travel too far from home, there are plenty of camping facilities in the Harris county parks. You and your partner or group will get to see the expansive Texas outdoors and enjoy our local habitats at the same time.

State Parks (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest)
Harris County Parks (http://www.hcp4.net/parks/reservations/index.htm)


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