Tourism in San Antonio

With the holidays around the corner, now is the perfect time to book a trip to San Antonio. Whether you are visiting family or want to start the New Year in San Antonio, start planning your holiday getaway today! Plus, you can SAVE on your trip when you book your hotel using one of this week’s new limited time offers!

Book now to stay anytime from December 20 – January 2. Come enjoy the holidays in San Antonio! Let the magic of this time of year come alive as you stroll the Riverwalk and see the holiday light. Also, don’t forget that the Valero Alamo Bowl is coming up on December 29^th!

Check back for new Limited Time Offers every Tuesday! BOOK this offer December 13 – January 2 to stay December 20 – January 2. See this week’s Limited Time Offers below:

Omni San Antonio Hotel at The Colonnade

Reg. SAVE rate: $119.00

NOW: $84.00

Promo Code: SAVEP1

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio River Walk

Reg. SAVE rate: $109.99 to $214.99

NOW: $93.99 to $182.99

EXTRAS: 2 Riverboat Tickets

Promo Code: SATLTO

JW Marriott

Reg. rate: Room + Unlimited Golf for 1 ($299) or Room + Unlimited Golf for 2 ($339)

NOW: SAVE up to 25% when you book Unlimited Golf with your room

LTO Rate: Room + Unlimited Golf on TPC Course for 1 ($224) or Room + Unlimited Golf on TPC Course for 2 ($299)

Promo Code: C77

Days Inn NW SeaWorld

Reg. SAVE rate: Rates $69-$119

NOW: 15% off 2 nights stay, 20% off 3 nights or more stay

EXTRAS: $10 gift card for SeaWorld San Antonio

Promo Code: S.A.V.E

Menger Hotel

Reg. SAVE rate: Starts from $118

NOW: Save 30% off Best Available Rate, starting from $97

Promo Code: SAVELTO

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio

Reg. SAVE rate: $89-$149

NOW: $69

Promo Code: C77

To book, please visit our Limited Time Offer Website at http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/save/hotel-discounts/limited-time-offers/index.aspx

Making your first visit to San Antonio? Then you need a grand tour of the city and there is no better way to see it all than with Grand Trolley Tours. On your guided journey through San Antonio, see over 50 of San Antonio’s most famous and historic attractions, such as the Alamo, the River Walk, HemisFair Park, the Tower of the Americas, the Mission Trail, King William District, Market Square and more!

Not only will you tour all of San Antonio’s must see attractions, but the old-time green and red trolleys are an exciting and fun way to see the city! Take the 60-minute tour of the city or see the sights at your own pace with the Hopper Pass, which allows you to get on and off the Grand Trolley at eight different trolley stops. Plus, with the Hopper Pass, you get a second day free!

With Grand Trolley Tours, you can see all there is to see in San Antonio without worrying about parking, maps or getting lost. Find discounts and other deals for Grand Trolley Tours when you click on the coupons button below.

Visit San Antonio and stay in 1 of the 10 hotels below with this week’s limited time offer. Enjoy extra SAVEings and some additional perks with these deals. Book now to take advantage of this and plan a trip to San Antonio for August 16-29!

Whether you are looking to be downtown, on the Riverwalk, or near one of the theme parks, at least one of these hotels is certain to work for you.  Plan your family vacation or a romantic getaway and SAVE with these deals! Hurry to take advantage of these offers.

Look for a new Limited Time Offer every Tuesday for Travel Tuesday. BOOK this offer Now until August 23 to Stay August 16-29. See this week’s deals below:

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Reg. SAVE rate: $99 to $209

Extras: Complimentary breakfast buffet for two and self-parking per day.

Promo Code: SAVLTO

Drury Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk

Reg. SAVE rate: $119.99 to $219.99

NOW: $102.99 to $187.99

Extras: 2 Riverboat Tickets

Promo Code: SATLTO

Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk

Reg. SAVE rate: 10% Off

NOW: 20% Off

Promo Code: SVPR

Hyatt Regency San Antonio on the Riverwalk

Reg. SAVE rate: $99 to $209

Extras: Complimentary breakfast buffet for two and self-parking per day.

Promo Code: SAVLTO

Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel

Reg. SAVE rate: $119 to $249

NOW: 10% OFF $119

Promo Code: SAVEP1

Days Inn NW SeaWorld

Reg. SAVE rate: $49 to $119

NOW: 15% off 2 nights stay, 20% off 3 nights or more stay

Promo Code: S.A.V.E

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk

Reg. SAVE rate: $109.99 to $214.99

NOW: $93.99 to $182.99

Extras: 2 Riverboat Tickets

Promo Code: SATLTO

Drury Plaza San Antonio North

Reg. SAVE rate: $109.99 to $214.99

NOW: $93.99 to $154.99

Extras: complimentary suite upgrade at check-in **based on availability

Promo Code: SATLTO

Microtel Inn & Suites Airport by Wyndham

Reg. SAVE rate: 15% off rate of $59 to $89

NOW: $59.00

Extras: Welcome amenity

Promo Code: L14

Red Roof Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk

Reg. SAVE rate: $69.99 – $119.99

NOW: $55.99 – 87.99

Promo Code: CP609782

To book, please visit our Limited Time Offer Website at http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/save/hotel-discounts/limited-time-offers/index.aspx

Race day three kicked off Saturday morning with a trip to the “Heart of the City,” also known as San Fernando Cathedral. After a short tour of what used to be the center of San Antonio, the teams were off to San Jose Mission to begin the first of four challenges for the day.

For their first challenge, teams were asked to make a one minute video showcasing the San Jose Mission with their iPad.  After posting the videos YouTube, teams had until 3:30 p.m. to get as many video views as possible. With Adventurous Kate and Trekaroo capping out at around 300 views, a tie was awarded for first with Healthy Voyager following behind.

Next stop La Villita!

Upon arrival to La Villita, teams were taken to Bonsai Arbor for a lesson in sculpting and caring for bonsai trees from shop owner Sherry Disdier. After their lesson, teams were given the task to trim and sculpt a Japanese Garden Juniper into a beautiful bonsai in only 15 minutes!  Each team had two trees to be sculpted and judged as a set.  Coming in first for their element of balance was Healthy Voyager, followed by Adventurous Kate, and Trekaroo.

With no time to slow down, the teams headed off to the Buckhorn Museum! Upon their arrival, they received a set of questions whose answers were hidden throughout the museum. After an intense race throughout the Buckhorn, Trekaroo made it back first with all the right answers, followed by Healthy Voyager and Adventurous Kate.

After a full morning of racing, the teams got a break to enjoy superb Mexican food at the legendary Mi Tierra’s! Then, it was off to the final challenge for the day, and a true race to the finish.

After lunch, teams were taken to the top of the Tower of the Americas. Upon arriving to the observation deck, they were instructed to search for their next clue. As each team found their clue, the race to the Alamo was on!  Teams scrambled down from the tower, to their vans, and over to the Alamo to Samba!

Final Challenge:  The Samba Vida Challenge

As teams arrived to the Alamo, they dressed in pieces of the Samba Vida costume, learned a drum routine, and recruited others to join them in a conga line all the way to the Alamo! Coming in first with 32 people in their line was team Healthy Voyager.  Team Trekaroo ended second with 29 people in their line followed by Adventurous Kate with 15 people.

The third race day wrapped up with a tie for the lead between Trekaroo and Healthy Voyager, plus a full day of fun events at these places:

• San Fernando Catherdral
• San Jose Mission
• Bonsai Arbor at La Villita
• Buckhorn Museum
• Mi Tierra
• Tower of the Americas
• Alamo

Saturday’s winners, Team Trekaroo and Team Healthy Voyager both won a TUMI luggage set! Also, each team won prizes for their readers including a copper luminaria, Mi Tierra apron and a burner with scent chips from La Villita.

To finish off the race and say good-bye to San Antonio, the teams enjoyed a closing dinner at Achiote.

To see more videos, photos, and more race details, click here: http://alamo.visitsanantonio.com/race. Vote for your favorite team and be entered for a chance to win the grand prize trip to San Antonio!!

The second day of the Race to the Alamo kicked off Friday with two challenges at the San Antonio Zoo! The first challenge required teams to spell out LA CANTERA in order using the names of animals they found throughout the zoo. After an hour of racing, each team was able to locate all the animals they needed to spell out La Cantera.

For the second zoo challenge, teams entered Lory Landing equipped with cups of nectar. Not only did they have to try to entice as many lorikeets as possible to land of them, but also had to take a photo before the birds flew away. After reviewing the photos, Trekaroo came in first with five lorikeets, followed by Adventurous Kate with four, then Healthy Voyager with three.

After a long morning of racing, the teams were given some time to relax and go shopping at the Shops of La Cantera.  Here, teams got a taste of southwestern food during their lunch at Z Tejas. The break was short lived and soon the race was back on!  Next stop the Institute of Texan Cultures.

At the Institute, teams had a two part challenge. First, they had to race around the museum finding the answers to questions about Texas history and culture. Coming back first with all the correct answers was Adventurous Kate, followed by Healthy Voyager, then Trekaroo.  As a result, each team behind Adventurous Kate was given a late start for the next part of the challenge.

Part two of the challenge required each team to lasso a metal steer.  First out the door was Adventurous Kate. On the first try, one member of the Adventurous Kate team was able to lasso the metal steer! Next out the door was Healthy Voyager, followed by Trekaroo, and the race was back on. By the end of the challenge, team Adventurous Kate finished first, followed Healthy Voyager and then Trekaroo.

The second race day wrapped up with Adventurous Kate in the lead with a full day of fun events at these places:

• San Antonio Zoo
• Shops at La Cantera
• Z Tejas
• Institute of Texan Cultures

For their win, team Adventurous Kate, was taken to Stinson Airport for Helicopter Tour! In addition, the team received a Translator and a basket filled with Texas wine and other goodies. Each team also won prizes for their readers including a Molcajete, Margarita Glasses from Market Square, and the Los Barrios Cookbook.

To see more videos, photos, and more race details, click here: http://alamo.visitsanantonio.com/race. Vote for your favorite team and be entered for a chance to win the grand prize trip to San Antonio!!