Texas Fly Drive

Your Holiday

• Days One to Three: San Antonio, Texas

  Fly into San Antonio where your 12-night self-drive adventure gets underway with a three-night stay at Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk in a Double King Size Bed Room on a bed and breakfast basis. San Antonio is all about exploring the UNESCO-listed The Alamo, enjoying Natural Bridge Caverns’ natural wonders, and visiting the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Or why not wander the Pearl Brewery District and take in the iconic Pearl Brewery or experience the Museum Reach, San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum, and DoSeum Children’s Museum?

• Days Four to Five: Austin, Texas

  Drive to the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ and Texas’ state capital of Austin for a two-night room-only stay at Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in a Double Room, 2 Queen Beds. Austin leads to relaxing at the natural Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park, kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, visiting the historic Texas State Capitol Building, and exploring Texas history at Bullock Texas State History Museum. Or perhaps witness the 1.5million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset and enjoy the legendary music venues on Sixth Street and Rainey Street Historic District.

• Days Six to Seven: Houston, Texas

  Get back behind the wheel and travel to Houston for a two-night room-only stay at Hotel Indigo at The Galleria in a Standard Room, 1 King Bed. Houston lets you explore the rockets and all things space at NASA Johnson Space Center and visit Houston Museum District’s 19 museums including Houston Museum of Natural Science and Children’s Museum Houston. Get up close to wildlife at Houston Zoo and hike or bike along the trails through Buffalo Bayou Park. Admire the iconic 64-foot semicircular fountain at Gerald D. Hines Waterfall Park and indulge in retail therapy at The Galleria.

• Day Eight: Galveston, Texas

  Hit the open road towards Galveston, where you’ll check into Hilton Galveston Island Beach Resort for an overnight room-only stay in a 2 Queen Beds, Island View Room. Galveston offers you the chance to discover Moody Gardens’ aquarium and pyramid and enjoy a splashing time at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Shop and dine at downtown’s The Strand Historic District and ride the Galveston to Port Bolivar Ferry to catch sight of dolphins. Tour historic homes like the 1892 Bishop’s Palace and the 1895 Moody Mansion and walk or drive along the USA’s longest continuous sidewalk - Seawall Boulevard.

• Day Nine: Lubbock, Texas

  Today’s road trip takes you to Lubbock, where you’ll spend the night at Overton Hotel and Conference Center in a Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds. Lubbock is famed as the birthplace of rock n roll legend Buddy Holly; his life and music is celebrated at the Buddy Holly Center, Buddy Holly Statue, and on the West Texas Walk of Fame. Watch prairie dogs in their natural habitat at Prairie Dog Town and get interactive at Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater. Explore the vibrant wine scene at McPherson Cellars and Llano Estacado Winery and experience a Texas Tech football game at Jones AT&T Stadium.

• Day Ten: Amarillo, Texas

  Your drive today takes you towards Amarillo for an overnight bed and breakfast stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown in a 2 Queen Beds 2 Room Suite. Amarillo is your gateway to exploring the historic Route 66, seeing the Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s Lighthouse rock formation, and admiring Cadillac Ranch’s graffiti-decorated cars. Enjoy the classic rides and coasters at Wonderland Amusement Park and delve into Pioneer Western life at Panhandle-Plain Historical Museum. Or why not take the legendary 72-ounce steak challenge at The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery?

• Days Eleven to Twelve: Dallas, Texas

  The finale of your trip leads you to Dallas for a two-night room-only stay at Hyatt Regency Dallas in a Room, 2 Queen Beds. You’ll have time to ride to the top of Reunion Tower to enjoy 360-degree city-wide views and dip into the city’s rich history at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Encounter the colourful marine life at Dallas World Aquarium and see the Giants of Savanna exhibit at Dallas Zoo. Get hands-on with science at the Perot Museum and escape to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden by White Rock Lake. Enjoy Deep Elum neighbourhood’s vibrant street art, live music, and nightlife.

• Day Thirteen: San Antonio to the UK

  Check out of your hotel and travel to San Antonio Airport in time to catch your overnight flight back to London Heathrow – hopefully with many happy memories to look back on of your Texas self-drive adventure.