Sunday, September 2, 2012

A Hidden Paradise: The Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center






A hidden gem of paradise located in a suburb of Dallas, Texas called Grapevine, The Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center is a true representation of what Texas is all about in luxury and, "Southern Hospitality."  Very homey and comfortable, but boasting of extravagance and the wealth of the South, the Gaylord Texan is the Official Hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, and is the perfect substitute for a water park during the summer months of intense Texan heat. During the winter, they have a, "Winter Wonderland," that caters to a child-friendly audience.  There is a mini city within the hotel with a water park, two swimming pools, shops, restaurants, an Old Spanish Mission, a replica river walk, and a spectacular Texas star beaming down on it all.

Part of what lured us here was the fact that Manny Pacquiao stays here when he fights at The Cowboy Stadium.  (The Pacman is said to rent out a whole section of the the Gaylord Texan for his entourage when he stays there.) Surprisingly, despite its extravagance, it is affordable for most people to stay there.  The accommodations are not so shabby either.  I slept like a baby and felt at home.
Not to mention, it is also conveniently located near The Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall.

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