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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
South Padre Island is a favorite Spring Break vacation destination popular with...
Last edited: October 29, 2012
History 
South Padre Island was originally settled by Native American Indians, the most...
Last edited: July 20, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Books about South Padre Island which travelers may want to consider reading...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
 The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce’s Online Visitor Guide introduces...
Last edited: January 17, 2013
Weather & When to Go 
The weather at South Padre Island is usually warm year round.  Even in the dead...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Introduction 
Right off the southern tip of Texas is a tropical paradise offering as much or...
Last edited: July 18, 2011
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:   Travelers interested in flying to South Padre Island will be able...
Last edited: December 02, 2012
Getting Around 
How travelers go about getting around South Padre Island depends greatly on...
Last edited: January 17, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Year round opportunities for fun and relaxation exist on this 34 mile barrior...
Last edited: October 30, 2012
Family Travel 
With the nation focused on tightening its purse strings, it is good to know...
Last edited: October 29, 2012
Nightlife 
As a popular Spring Break destination as well as summer 4th of July, South...
Last edited: March 30, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
 It’s not hard to get off the beaten track on South Padre Island – and that’s...
Last edited: January 18, 2013
Sports & Activities 
South Padre Island: the perfect playground in paradise. Not only is SPI a fun...
Last edited: February 19, 2013
Andy Bowie Park 
Andy Bowie Park is an excellent park for the person who wants to get away from...
Last edited: February 15, 2007
Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center 
A cost-effective way to entertain your family and engage them in understanding...
Last edited: November 23, 2009
Fins to Feathers 
These are great, personal tours. The guides are actually familiar with the...
Last edited: April 20, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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