| One of the more popular vacation destinations, and | | | | is not your normal trail ride though, taking advantage of |
| one of the most popular spring break destinations, is | | | | the services of Island Equestrian Center means that |
| South Padre Island. This destination is a small resort | | | | visitors will be riding their horses along beautiful |
| community that is built on what is called a barrier island | | | | beaches, a one of a kind experience. |
| and sits just off the Texas coast in the Gulf of Mexico. | | | | 3. Breakaway Cruises - When travelers come to |
| The area is famous for its long beaches, tourist | | | | South Padre Island and want to experience some of |
| attractions, and is also host to the South Padre | | | | the best natural wonders in the area, they should |
| International Music Festival. There are many things that | | | | definitely look into Breakaway Cruises. Offering dolphin |
| keep travelers coming back time and time again to | | | | watching tours, snorkeling opportunities, and more, |
| visit the island, and for good reason. The community | | | | Breakaway Cruises is the perfect excursion to top off |
| and it's surroundings truly offers something for | | | | this glorious trip. |
| everyone. | | | | 4. Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark - One of the most |
| Here are five things that you must do when traveling | | | | popular attractions on the island is Schlitterbahn Beach |
| to South Padre Island, Texas: | | | | Waterpark. At this full featured waterpark, visitors can |
| 1. Sea Turtle, Inc. - For a great opportunity to learn | | | | experience many different rides while never leaving |
| about sea turtles and what humans can do to | | | | the water. There are slow floating rides, thrilling water |
| preserve them, visit Sea Turtle, Inc. A nice hands-on | | | | coasters, and even the opportunity to surf on man |
| wildlife attraction that is great fun for the entire family. | | | | made waves. Nobody leaves Schlitterbahn Beach |
| This is a very informative, economically priced, and | | | | Waterpark disappointed. |
| unusual way to spend some quality time on South | | | | 5. Laguna Madre Nature Trail - One of the nicest |
| Padre Island. | | | | areas to go for a walk, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail |
| 2. Island Equestrian Center - Many vacation | | | | is a 1,500 foot long board walk that crosses over |
| destinations offer the chance to participate in a trail | | | | acres of marshland. See the birds and other natural |
| ride. Riding horses can be a very family friendly activity, | | | | features of the area with a whole new perspective. |
| especially for novice riders as they learn together. This | | | | |