Island Blog

Watersports You Don't Have to Go to the Caribbean For

Only a 1/2 mile wide at its widest point, South Padre Island gives you easy access to both surf and sand. South Padre Island's mild weather, calm waters of the Laguna Madre Bay, and constant breeze off the Gulf of Mexico make this tropical destination perfect for watersports. You don't have to go to…

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Voluntourism: 7 Ways to Give Back to South Padre Island

Voluntourism — "a form of tourism in which travelers participate in voluntary work, typically for a charity." Whether you're on the Island for a day, a week, or a month, there are several ways you can become more interconnected with the community and the wildlife that call South Padre Island home…

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