Texas holidays will fulfil your dreams of a wild frontier populated by cowboys and ranches, but the Lone Star state also boasts diverse and vibrant cities.
From the big city charms of cultural Dallas and cosmopolitan Houston to the eclectic atmosphere of Austin, or the Hispanic heritage of San Antonio and cowboy history of Fort Worth, there’s a wide range of exciting cities to discover in Texas.
Out in Texas Hill Country you’ll find wide, open spaces that are home to cowboys tending cattle on their ranches as well as delightful Fredericksburg, a charming town of German heritage that’s renowned for its vineyards. In the north of the state is the Texas Panhandle, home to Amarillo – this quintessentially Texan town is a stop along legendary Route 66.
Trailfinders offers a range of Texas holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Texas on a fly drive holiday, enjoy a city break to Austin or traverse the state on a motorhome holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
Nobody offers more ways to explore Texas than Trailfinders.
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Texas holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Texan Trails
USA
Fly Drive Holiday
15 days / 14 nights
The mighty Lone Star State showcases a rich cultural history, vibrant cities and vast ranches.
Alive with Native American culture, Wild West heritage, alien encounters and striking desert landscapes, the American southwest offers a unique holiday adventure.
Ride the rails through the heart of Texas, from dynamic Dallas and the Wild West wonders of Fort Worth to the boot stomping rhythms of Austin and the Latino soul of San Antonio.
Live out cowboy dreams on a dude ranch, experience history at the Alamo, listen to some of the world’s best live music and be captivated by Cajun culture and southern charm on this adventure through Texas and Louisiana.
Explore the very best of Texas from sandy beaches to spectacular cities. Take to the road on this motorhome holiday and discover phenomenal live music, moving history and a plethora of outdoor activities.
In a state that’s as large and varied as Texas it can hard to know where to go and what to see. You could easily spend your whole holiday in Texas getting to know its cities distinct personalities, or perhaps combine a city break with time spent on a dude ranch?
Click on the images below the Texas map for more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
San Antonio
Spanish-influenced San Antonio is sure to charm you - as well as being the home of the historic Alamo, site of Davy Crockett’s last stand, it’s also where you’ll find the Riverwalk, a delightful esplanade filled with bars and restaurants that winds alongside the San Antonio River.
Austin
Liberal Austin holds the title of ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ and it will come as no surprise that Austin’s streets are bursting with live music; you’ll find the greatest concentration within the Sixth Street and Red River entertainment districts.
Ranches
Grab your Stetson as you head in to the Wild West: for an iconic Texan experience spend time on a dude ranch where creature comforts mix with cowboy activities and horse riding.
Dallas
Cosmopolitan Dallas offers an intriguing mix of old and new – combine the culture of the Arts District with the West End where you can discover the city’s historic roots.
Fort Worth
They say this city is ‘Where the West Begins’ and at the Fort Worth Stockyards the city’s heritage continues through its tice daily cattle drives, plus you’ll also find the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Houston
Houston combines southern hospitality with urban chic; spend your days exploring the Museum District, shopping at the huge Galleria mall or head to NASA’s Space Center Houston.
We feature a great range of accommodation in Texas, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a hip hotel in Austin or a luxury property in Dallas? Or for a quintessentially Texan experience what about staying on a dude ranch?
What you won’t find here are thousands of Texas hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Wildcatter Ranch
Texas
Set within 1,500 acres of Texan hill country, this welcoming property offers a classic ranch experience along with creature comforts.
With a coveted location alongside the San Antonio River, this modern hotel is built in the style of a Spanish villa and has a bright, contemporary interior.
Set within the Arts District, the Fairmont Dallas combines friendly hospitality and elegance to provide a sophisticated base from which to explore the city.
Balancing grand, neoclassical architecture with tasteful, modern furnishing this is the perfect place to unwind after a day spent amongst the hustle and bustle of Houston.
As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Texas is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique insight into the history and culture that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Texas holiday to life.
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