United States - Texas Hotels

Talking about Texas usually turns into comparisons with superlatives, let's not stray far from the group. This second largest state is situated far south of the country. There is a long coast in the southeast of the state and the longest border with Mexico at the southwest.

The residents of this state have a unique Texan identity unlike any other states. Instead of a part of a federal government, Texans see Texas as an independent country as it had been for a brief period in history. That is really interesting because there is a very diverse demography here; a great percentage of the population is of Hispanic origin. There are many settlements and families from France, Germany and many other European countries. There is even a considerable percentage of African-Americans in the mix. Texas is a blend of all these cultures.

The land is vast, a traveler needs sufficient time to enjoy it all because cities and regions have their distinct characteristics. There is more diversity here than most people think. Even the geography and climate patterns show a lot of variety. First of all, as we all know, this is cowboy territory. There are vast plains of wilderness, mostly infertile or very dry, with many rivers, mountains and canyons scattered around. This description fits Big Bend National Park perfectly. Inlands, there are more deserts than green of course. And then there's the coastline. The coastal cities where the high humidity gets unbearable in the heat of summer are surrounded by islands and beaches that are open for tourism. State Capital Austin boasts being the live music capital of the world. Big cities like Dallas and Fort Worth offer excitement. Houston is the largest city of the state and also houses the famous Mission Control Center of NASA. The site of Battle of Alamo in San Antonio features a tragic period in the history of Texas. Another tragic sight is the Daley Plaza of Dallas where John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Six Flags Fiesta amusement park and Sea World of San Antonio are worth seeing.

Texas cuisine mainly consists of chili and barbecue and turns into a feast every time. Tex-Mex; Texas style approaches to Mexican food should be tried.

All in all, Texas offers a wide variety of choices for the traveler, from urban tourism and amusement parks to National Parks and amazing natural sights. Thanks to the warm Southern Hospitality, Texas holidays always turn into pleasurable, unforgettable memories.