Wonderful weekend getaway on a broad stretch of beach. A perfect spot to watch the sea birds flying in the sun, at Galveston.

No better location: right on the water.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here, they say it’s free (‘cause it is).

All rooms are suites, because size matters.

Breakfast is free. Hurray!

Onsite convenience store is stocked to the gills with snacks. Dive in. (Mom will never. Have. To know.)

Every day should start with free cinnamon rolls, and here, it will.

That water park in the name? Schlitterbahn is next door with more than 35 wet and wild attractions.

Comfy beds and pull-out sleeper sofas reduce the chance of any blanket-hog showdowns.

Test your Top Chef skills in the spacious suite's well-equipped kitchen.

Comfy beds and pull-out sleeper sofas reduce the chance of any blanket-hog showdowns.

Conveniently located right off the highway, and Quintana Beach and Surfside Beach both are 15 minutes away. Bring the swimmies!

Seriously stellar address drops you minutes from the picture-perfect Gulf of Mexico.

A private balcony with killer views? Check and check.