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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
South Padre Island is a favorite Spring Break vacation destination popular with...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
History 
South Padre Island was originally settled by Native American Indians, the most...
Last edited: July 20, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Books about South Padre Island which travelers may want to consider reading...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Padre Island Chamber of Commerce's Online Visitor's Guide introduces the 34...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The weather at South Padre Island is usually warm year round.  Even in the dead...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
Introduction 
Right off the southern tip of Texas is a tropical paradise offering as much or...
Last edited: December 06, 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:   Travelers interested in flying to South Padre Island will be able...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Getting Around 
How travelers go about getting around South Padre Island depends greatly on...
Last edited: July 20, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The biggest draw to South Padre Island is Spring Break which generally takes...
Last edited: July 30, 2007
Family Travel 
With the nation focused on tightening its purse strings, it is good to know...
Last edited: September 16, 2008
Nightlife 
As a popular Spring Break destination as well as summer 4th of July, South...
Last edited: March 30, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
It's not hard to get off the beaten track on South Padre Island - and that's...
Last edited: May 01, 2007
Sports & Activities 
     South Padre Island- the perfect playground in paradise. It is true. The...
Last edited: July 15, 2008
South Padre International Music Festival 
Check out the South Padre International Music Festival. It is a fairly young...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Andy Bowie Park 
Andy Bowie Park is an excellent park for the person who wants to get away from...
Last edited: February 15, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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