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.

All rooms are suites, because size matters.

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

Breakfast is free. Hurray!

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

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

Kitchen or kitchenette, depending on the size of your villa. Whip up something moderately impressive. Or bring back take-out.

Hot breakfast spread every day, free – plus weekday grab & go brekkie for when you've gotta jet.

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

Do the famous welcome cookies live up to the hype? Yes, yes they do.

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

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

A private balcony with killer views? Check and check.