The Texas Gulf Coast shoreline is ecologically diverse and biologically productive, while also playing a major role in the country’s energy security, with Texas leading the nation in energy production, mainly from crude oil and natural gas. Other … [Read more...]
5 Surefire Ways to Improve Your Vacation Rental Reviews
Customer reviews can make or break a vacation rental’s online presence. But how can you secure the positive feedback you need to make an impact online? MaidThis gives five fool-proof tips for making sure your guests are leaving great … [Read more...]
5 luxury vacation homes you could exchange with your own
Here’s a luxury travel secret that owners of luxury second homes need to know. Anyone who has a rental property and has looked into the possibility of swapping their home with other like-minded owners will be aware that there’s a plethora of home … [Read more...]
Cabin That Brings You Closer to Nature
Cabins and vacation homes in general serve the purpose of bringing us closer to nature, something that most of us still yearn for. And this glass cabin, recently completed by the Dutch firm 2by4-architects, offers just that.It is located in built … [Read more...]
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush plans to meet with President Donald Trump
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush plans to meet with President Donald Trump’s administration to advocate for federal funding to build a protective hurricane barrier along the Texas Coast.“This is Texas’ most important … [Read more...]
Hydraulic Fracturing Boosts South Texas Economies
Economic Benefits of Fracking to Local Communities The study found that the shale boom produced benefits valued at as much as $1,900 a year for the average household in nearby communities. Income climbed 7 percent10% employment rateHome prices … [Read more...]
President-elect Donald Trump Names Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy
President-elect Donald Trump said today that he intends to name Rick Perry, who served as Texas governor from 2000 to 2015, as his Secretary of Energy. “As the governor of Texas, Rick Perry created a business climate that produced millions of … [Read more...]
South Padre Island wins #1 Most Haunted RV Park
South Padre island tops the top 10 Haunted RV Spots in Texas, by backpackerverse.com 10) Rio Guadalupe Resort – Canyon Lake, TX 9) Fredericksburg KOA – Fredericksburg, TX 8) Northshore RV Resort – Lake Livingston, TX 7) Mill Creek Ranch … [Read more...]
Texas Coast barrier protection from major hurricanes
Texas is planning for a coastal barrier system prompted by Hurricane Ike's $30 billion in damages eight years ago. One proposed barrier is a "coastal spine" based on technology from the Netherlands and would span 60 miles from the Bolivar peninsula … [Read more...]
The 6 Mental Stages of An Entrepreneur Taking a Vacation
Busy Entrepreneur takes a 10-day vacation and documents the emotional phases.Stage 1: Terror Stage 2: Acceptance Stage 3: Quiet Stage 4: Questioning Stage 5: Yearning Days and days of mild to mediocre productivity at best have taken their toll … [Read more...]