Say hello to the Alamo - and adios to the winter blues and the summer doldrums. Soak up some sun in the tropical Rio Grande Valley. Stroll the streets of Laredo. Attend a fiesta, admire a Picasso, and savor a salsa-spiced snack. You will soon find that there is nothing plain about the South Texas Plains. Throughout the year, this fascinating region, from San Antonio to the Rio Grande, offers delights, muy especial!

Here is where Texas and Mexico come together, you will experience the excitement of a zesty TexMex blend of languages, music, cuisine, and customs. And you will reap the benefits of some of the most interesting attractions and activities this side of the border.

Play golf and tennis year round. Birdwatch in a host of prime birding spots. Explore museums and historical sites famous the world over. Shop in malls and markets and boutiques that offer an amazing array of merchandise. And pluck luscious grapefruits and oranges right from the trees. You will never lack for entertaining diversions in the South Texas Plains.

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