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Giving the Gift of Travel

Posted on November 19, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

The holidays are a wonderful time for family get-togethers; they’re also a perfect time to plan for trips to come. Whether you dream of exploring the world, or visiting a favorite destination each year, Perennial Vacation Club can help your travel dreams come true. We have three beautiful home resorts in Lake Tahoe, Bandera and Daytona Beach Shores; we also offer easy exchanges to destinations around the world. Our mission is to help our members create memories that last a lifetime, and the holidays are an ideal time to start! Contact our Membership Development Director to learn more about the benefits of joining our unique, member-owned vacation club.

Happy holidays, and happy travels!

Holidays in Bandera

Posted on November 5, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

The holidays are a wonderful time to visit the Texas Hill Country, and we’ve compiled a few of our favorite events to inspire your next getaway:

Dickens on Main (Boerne, November 29th & 30th): horse-drawn carriages, live performances, holiday shopping, children’s activities and more!
German Christmas Pyramid Lighting (Fredericksburg, November 29th): Enjoy carolers, refreshments and a spectacular tree lighting ceremony.
Cowboy Capital Christmas & Shoppers’ Jubilee (events scheduled throughout December; see the website for the latest information): Caroling, shopping, parades and a cowboy Santa Claus. It’s silver bells… Bandera-style!
Weihnachts Parade (Boerne, December 7th): Visit Boerne for a Lonestar Christmas parade.

Where will your holiday plans take you this year?

Autumn in the Texas Hill Country

Posted on September 3, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Autumn is one of our favorite times to travel to Bandera. Here’s a small sample of the fun events happening in the Cowboy Capital of the World:

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg (October 4th-6th): Held in downtown Fredericksburg, this event celebrates German heritage with music, food, drinks, artisans and more.
Texas Hill Country Musicfest (October 12th): Live music in the cowboy capital of the world!
Bandera Honors Veterans (November 9th): A parade, music and, of course, more bar-b-que!
Ford Holiday River Parade (November 29th): Come to San Antonio’s River Walk for this special event. Tickets are available here, or free seating is available on a first come basis (bring your own chairs!).
Dickens on Main (November 29th-30th): One of the most-loved events of the season, the 20th Annual Dickens on Main is held in the historical downtown of Boerne. Two days of family fun include a tree lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides and a chance to start your holiday shopping in the local shops. Don’t miss the concert held Saturday night!

Looking for more ideas for what to do in the Texas Hill Country? Stop by the front desk during your stay — our friendly staff is a wealth of information and would love to help you make the most of this special area.

Ranch House Cafe: A New Steakhouse in Bandera

Posted on August 6, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Bandera has a new steakhouse, and it’s been getting rave reviews from out guests! Located at the Bandera Meat Market, the Ranch House Cafe offers both lunch and dinner menus. In addition to every kind of steak, you can find blackened snapper, grilled quail legs, chicken fried ribeye and more! Find their full menu and hours of operation here. While you’re there, visit the Bandera Meat Market to stock up on everything you need for your own BBQ at the resort!

Happy travels!