La Mirage Blog

When the weather is rough, the stress levels are high, and your workload is overwhelming, it can be nice to take a breath from reality and start planning your upcoming Easter escape to North Padre Island. Offering temperatures that resemble the early days of summer, beautiful beaches just waiting to be explored and all the comforts of home waiting to be enjoyed in our On Island Time holiday hideaways, Easter...

As you start making plans for a Gulf vacation in Galveston, you may be wondering what the difference is between Port Aransas and Galveston. Both are beach towns in Texas, barrier island towns that are located on the Gulf, and both sound like they would be a blast to visit, but there are some key differences, differences that can change the way your vacation looks. Today, we at La Mirage...

Book Now and Be Entered for a Chance to Win a Sandfest Tickets! Don’t wait to book and book with confidence, knowing that you have a chance to win exclusive Sandfest Perks! Mark your calendars for April 25th-27th, 2025, and plan on visiting Port Aransas for the biggest and remarkable festival yet. This year’s live music lineup is fun and vibrant, along with extremely talented Master Sculptor Artists. Book now...

Oh, how we love vacation life, the lack of rules, alarm clocks, and responsibilities, and when the vacation takes place in Port Aransas you can count on there being barbecue, sunshine, and tropical drinks that will cast a soft glow over your adventures. After all, it is 5 o’clock somewhere and even if it wasn’t, we refer back to item number one, the lack of rules. This guide on where...

Vacations can be so expensive, but when you are planning a Spring Break in Port Aransas and a stay in our La Mirage seasonal sanctuaries, there are ways to play that won’t cost you anything, or at the very least will be extremely affordable. Budgets can be tight, life can throw expensive surprises at you, and you may have even thought about skipping the fun, but we’ve got you. We’ve...

When you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of it all and you know that a healthy dose of sunshine, sand, and surf would certainly help, making your way to scenic Port Aransas, Texas in 2025 is a must. Here, you can easily find your vacation state of mind in any season thanks to a beautiful setting that’s ideal for beach hopping, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, festival fun,...

Let’s take a minute to pick apart a very popular phrase, the phrase that tells us the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We at La Mirage know it is supposed to mean you can make a man fall in love with you faster by cooking a good meal, but we don’t think men are that shallow, and we do know that every relationship is enhanced...

Have you been dreaming of a journey to Port Aransas but just haven’t sat down at your computer to begin the planning as of yet? Normally, procrastination is not a great thing, but a special event is happening on February 5th, an event that will potentially save you money as it helps you start planning a Texas adventure that will never be forgotten. Book Direct Day is on February 5th,...

When it’s the right time to pack a suitcase and head out on an exciting vacation with family and friends at your side, there’s no better place to set your sights than scenic Port Aransas, Texas. This beautiful, sunny, and endlessly exciting vacation destination is a top place on the map to settle in, savor time away from the daily hustle, and really relish a moment of relaxation at its...

One of the best parts of being an adult is getting to choose where you want your next vacation to take place and not be at the mercy of your parents who have historically made the decision for you. And one of the worst parts of being an adult is having to pay for everything yourself, with one of your worst vacation memories being the time you went to Paris...