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Spring in Bandera: Start Planning!

Posted on January 12, 2021Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Spring is one of the most wonderful times to explore the Texas Hill Country. Here are a few of our favorite adventures:

San Antonio Zoo: Open year-round, the San Antonio Zoo has 750 species of animals on 56 acres!
Brackenridge Park Conservancy: Also located in San Antonio, the Brackenridge Park Conservancy offers historical sites, biking, hiking, bird watching and eateries, as well as the beautiful Japanese Tea Garden and Botanical Gardens.
The Saga at the San Fernando Cathedral Church: This video art installation takes place on the facade of the oldest operating sanctuary in North America, in the heart of historic San Antonio. The 7,000 square foot projection, with custom choreographed music in surround sound, narrates the historical discovery, settlement and development of San Antonio.
Fredericksburg Pie Company: Come early for the freshly made pies (once they sell out, they close for the day!), then explore handmade quilts, vintage books and other treasures.
Old German Bakery and Restaurant: Also located in Fredericksburg, this family-owned and operated bakery serves breakfast, lunch and fresh bread!
Wildseed Farms: This is the nation’s largest working wildflower farm, with over 200 acres in Fredericksburg alone. There is no charge for admission or for use of the beautiful walking trails. They also offer vineyards and a tasting room.

What are your favorite places to explore in the Texas Hill Country?

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo!

Posted on December 15, 2020Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Starting making your plans for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo! This huge event was established in 1949 and typically draws over 2 million visitors each year. Between February 11th and 28th, you can enjoy rodeos, horse and livestock shows, live music, a carnival, a petting zoo, a craft beer tap room and many other events.

Find all the information and buy your tickets here!

The Gift of Travel

Posted on November 17, 2020Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Looking for a unique and thoughtful holiday gift? A membership with Perennial Vacation Club helps dreams come true. Whether your loved one dreams of exploring the world, or visiting a favorite destination each year, we’re here to help. We have three beautiful home resorts in Lake Tahoe, Bandera and Daytona Beach Shores; we also offer easy exchanges to destinations around the world.

Or perhaps it’s time to give yourself the gift of travel? Our mission is to help our members create memories that last a lifetime, and the holidays are an ideal time to start.

These are the types of comments we regularly receive from our members:

We just returned from Daytona Beach Shores… Two weeks of great service, friendly environment and new things to enjoy. We are proud members for 20 years. Best investment next to our home.

Contact our Membership Development Director to learn more about the benefits of our unique, member-owned vacation club, whether for yourself or a loved one.

Happy holidays, and happy travels!

Major Upgrades to the Bandera WiFi!

Posted on November 4, 2020Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Our beautiful resort in the Texas Hill Country offers an escape from the world and a chance to slow down. Unfortunately, that also meant slower WiFi speeds, which were dependent upon satellite dishes. Despite our best efforts, this only allowed internet speeds of 4 to 5 Mbps, and even less during times of heavy occupancy.

No longer! Your Bandera resort’s WiFi is now provided through a Fiber Optic cable. This required an extensive process of running the cable underground from Highway 16, which is two miles from the resort. The result? WiFi speeds have gone from an average of 4 to 5 Mbps to between 40 to 50 Mbps! And it’s only going to get better, as we update our UniFi Access Points to better utilize the new Fiber Optic.

So if you happen to see smoke coming from your laptop… it isn’t your computer, but the smokin’ fast new WiFi!

Giddy-up, and happy travels!