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On a recent trip to the French Texas town of Castroville, I had the pleasure of staying in the newly renovated Hillside Boutique Hotel. I had originally stayed here over 10 years ago when it went by another name, and it's changed so much since then. Just outside of San Antonio, the Hillside Boutique Hotel ...

Growing up I used to drive through Castroville quite often. I would pass this old building that looked beautiful, but off, in Texas. It was only recently when I went to Castroville to stay at the Hillside Boutique Hotel that I learned about the history behind this beautiful city and all the fun things to ...

I initially came across Wimberley because of Jacob’s Well, a watering hole and underwater cave system. However, after visiting Wimberley, I came to realize what a treasure this town is. Located right outside of Austin, this town is the perfect mixture of serenity, adventure, culinary delight, local shopping, and more. Once you visit, you’ll instantly ...

Messina Inn is a modern B&B and wedding venue in Wimberley, Texas. It's a popular spot as it's one of the few modern styled wedding venues where people can have their ceremony right along the water or even still have a beautiful reception under a roof, rain or shine with gorgeous views. On a recent ...

Wanting to visit Provence and the beautiful lavender fields? While the lavender is smaller in Texas, you can still experience the beauty of the lavender in Blanco Texas at the Blanco Lavender Festival in June every year. Blanco Lavender Farms While you can visit anytime the lavender is in bloom, the Blanco Lavender Festival is a good ...

The beautiful little town of Ennis, just right outside of Dallas, is famous for its bluebonnets and its rich Czech culture. So, every Memorial weekend they host the National Polka Festival where people from around the country come to this small town to dance, eat, and celebrate the rich Czech culture! Keep reading all about ...