News and Accolades for South Padre Island

Here’s a list of articles, awards, and features about beautiful South Padre Island, Texas’ only tropical Island.

• South Padre Island featured in article by Barbara Beckly
• South Padre Island featured in article by Whereever Family by Elyse Glickmann
• South Padre Island featured in article by Charles McCool
• South Padre Island featured in article by Whereever Family by Elyse Glickmann
• South Padre Island featured in blog article by TexasDiscovered.com
• South Padre Island featured in an article by Barbara Beckley (CVB Summer Media Fam 2019)
• South Padre Island featured in an article by Melody Wren
• South Padre Island featured in ToDoAustin by writer Rose di Garza
• South Padre Island featured in Canadian Travellers “America: Yours to Discover”
• Southern Wave featured on The Texas Bucket List
• Ceviche Ceviche featured on The Texas Bucket List
• Sea Turtle, Inc featured on The Texas Bucket List
• South Padre Island Among Best Weekend Getaways for Easter by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the “13 Best Places to See Dolphins in the Wild” by Readers Digest Online
• “The Best Things To Do On Spring Break In Texas Will Make You Want To Book A One-Way Ticket” by Elite Daily
• “Spring Break Beaches Crack Down” by cnn.com
• “Snowbird Getaway: The Magic of South Padre Island” by Canadian travel writer Beth Polluck (SPI hosted Dec. 2018)
• “The Best Spring Break Destinations For 2019 Will Make You Want To Book A One-Way Flight” by Elite Daily
• Texas travel writer Beverly Burmeier posted our Family Spring Break news release on her blog
• SPI Birding & Nature Center featured in 2018 “5 Magnificent Nature Road Trips to Experience the Wilds of Texas” article by Culture Map Austin.
• Sea Turtle, Inc featured in 2018 “Best of Day Trips” article in Austin Chronicle.
• South Padre Island featured in “Bounty of Beaches” article in Oklahoma’s 405 Magazine.
• Isla Grand Beach Resort names one of “The 5 Best Resorts in Texas” by Alltherooms.com
• Fins 2 Feathers featured on San Antonio’s Daytime@Nine show (Fox)
• Clayton’s Beach Bar named one of “The 21 Best Beach Bars in America” by Thrillist.
• South Padre Island story featured in 2018 Special Edition of Canadian Travellers “America: Yours to Discover“
• Sea Turtle Inc featured in the June 2018 Issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife “Editor’s Letter” for Sea Turtle Inc.’s conservation efforts and details a recent turtle hatchling release
• B&S Kites featured in the “The Ultimate Texas Summer Bucket List” for kite flying in Texas Highways Magazine

• Listed on the 2019 Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Meeting Site” by ConventionSouth Magazine
• Listed on the 2019 “Best Place in Every State to Own a Vacation Home” by USA Today
• Listed on #1 the 2019 “14 Beaches that are Better in the Fall” by Readers Digest.
• Listed on the 2019 “10 Spring Break Ideas for Families on a Budget” by Trips to Discover.
• Listed on the 2019 “Top Five Cities to Celebrate July 4th in Texas” by TheHayride.com
• Listed on the 2019 “One of the Best Family Vacations in Texas” by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the 2019 “9 Destinations You Must Experience During the Off-Season”by Expedia-AARP.
• Listed on the 2019 “Best Family Vacations for Spring Break” by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the 2019 “Top 5 Places to Go for Spring Break” by hercampus.com
• Listed on the 2019 “6 Spring Break Getaways That Don’t Require a Passport“ by The EveryGirl
• Listed on the 2019 “Your Guide To The World’s Most (In)Famous Spring Break Destinations” by UPPROX
• Listed on the 2019 “The Best Things To Do On Spring Break In Texas Will Make You Want To Book A One-Way Ticket” by Elite Daily
• Listed on the 2019 “Best US Spring Break Destinations” by Travel+Leisure on MSN.com
• Listed on the 2019 “Temple’s Top 5 Valentine’s Day Getaways” by Temple Display, LTD.
• Listed on the 2019 “Most Desired Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaway” by eTurboNews.com
• Listed on the 2019 “The Top 5 Romantic Getaways in Texas for 2019” by Skyscanner.com
• Listed on the 2019 “The Best US Weekend Getaway Destinations With Royal Holiday” on www.aworldoftravel.com
• Listed on the 2019 “29 Islands You need to Visit in 2019” by MSN.com
• Listed on the 2019 “15 Spring Break Destinations You Need to Visit in 2019” by Society19
• Listed on the 2018 “20 Small Towns Perfect for a Winter Getaway” by House Method
• Listed on the 2018 “17 Best Winter Beach Vacations for Sun Seekers” by TripAdvisor
• Ranked #1 on the 2018 “15 Best Winter Vacations In The US” by Society19.com
• Ranked #4 on the 2018 “15 Best Surf Destinations in America for All Skill Levels” Where to “Hang Ten” on Your Beach Getaway” by TripAdvisor
• Listed on the 2018 “Best Places to Learn to Surf” by TravelChannel.com
• Listed on the 2018 “Best Places to Celebrate Your Dirty 30 Birthday” by Expedia.ca
• Listed on the 2018 “Best Beaches in U.S. for Celebrating July 4th” by Travel + Leisure
• Ranked #1 on the 2018 15 Amazing Island Getaways — in America! by Southern Living Magazine
• Ranked #11 on the 2018 “15 Best Places to Vacation in Texas” by TripAdvisor
• Listed on the 2018 “8 Best Summer Vacation Destinations in Texas” by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the 2018 “Best New Tourist Attractions in USA” featuring Sea Turtle, Inc by LoveExploring.com
• Ranked #2 on the 2018 “Best Texas Beach” by USA TODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Award
• Listed on the 2018 “The South’s Best Beaches” by Southern Living Magazine
• Listed on the 2018 “15 Best Spring Break Destinations” by CarRentals.com
• Ranked #2 on the 2018 “9 Best Coastal Cities to Visit in Texas” by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the 2018 “9 Best Surf Spots in Texas” by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the 2018 “25 Best Wreck Diving Spots in the United States” by Scuba Diving Online
• Listed on the 2018 “Vacation in the Hottest Spots in Texas” by Patch.com
• Listed on the 2018 “15 Best Vacation Spots When You Earn the Median Income” by GOBankingRates.com
• Ranked #3 on the 2018 “10 Best Dolphin Sighting Destinations in North America” by Travel Channel
• Ranked #3 on the 2018 “Best Place to Rent a Summer Beach House with Friends” by TripAdvisor
• Ranked #6 on the 2018 “8 Best Spring Break Party Destinations” by ABC News
• Listed on the 2018 “10 Best Places in Texas to Visit on Spring Break” by Trips to Discover
• Listed on the 2018 “Best Places to Visit in Texas” by U.S. News & Report
• Listed on the 2018 “18 Places to Go in Texas” featuring South Padre Island and Sea Turtle, Inc. by Texas Highways
• Ranked #1 for Best Beach Vacation in “Top American Trips 2018” by Canadian Traveller
• Listed on the 2018 “World’s Greatest Kiteboarding Spots” by National Geographic

• One of “America’s Top 10 Winter Beach Escapes” by International Business Times
• “Best Affordable U.S. Vacation” and “Best Family Beach” by U.S. News & World Report
• “Top Five Vacation Rental Spot” by TripAdvisor
• World’s “Top 30 Island Beaches” by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
• “Top 10 U.S. Beaches” by Men’s Fitness and Women’s Day Magazines
• “Best Beach in Texas” by GoTexas.About.com
• “Top 10 Spring Break Stop” by U.S. News and World Report
• Top “Wallet-Friendly Spring Break Destination” by Travel and Leisure
• One of “America’s Beautiful Beaches” by USA Today Travel
• “Top 10 Most Popular Spring Break Destination” by USA Today
• “Top 5 Texas Coast Spots” by SA Current
• Listed on the 2016 Texas Travel Bucket List by Texas Monthly

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