Kevin308

Isn't a change I like. Don't get me wrong if they want to charge for popcorn I am fine with it if they had popcorn worth paying for. What they have just isn't good enough for a charge. But I would be all for a popcorn bar with different flavors and or good butter popcorn.

Sounds like you need a better Travel agent if it takes the agent 10-16 weeks to get an answer.

I was posting it for the person talking about going from Galveston to Waco then to SC. Not you. I would be willing to bet the person from SC has no ideal how to get around or avoid Traffic in the area. Since they are from South Carolina 😉

I would check the Traffic because it might be easier to take Highway 6 to alvin and then cut up to the beltway to get around Houston if it is a bad trafic day

I don't think people realize how many major cities in driving distance. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth in the top 11 and Arlington in the top 20. Oklahoma City and New Orleans are also in driving distance. So you have a lot of people that can drive to the port.

It is container terminal now.

Houston is a very large area. If was flying in and wanting to get around town for a day or two I would look to rent a car. What month of the year are you going to Houston?

What they do is just have one plan across all of the Carnival Corp cruise lines.

I know and about three form SA to Waco. (maybe longer depending on traffic Austin sucks and so does Temple not as bad now that the road work is done but last month it sucked) . But if you have as much time to travel as they have you might as well.

Texas Does have higher prices. That is why the port is growing and getting new ships. Lines like higher prices. I grew up there but live in Shreveport LA. Fair wise it is always cheaper out of NO. However since I have family in Galveston County I get to skip a hotel and parking because I can stay at faimly and leave a car there. So that is what I pick. Plus Lots of big Cities in Driving range to the port and Texans are pretty use to making those drives. (I grew up down there)

It is an interesting choice. Not that it is a bad choice. Just that it is over 4 hours away. If you have time to do stuff like that you could also consider San Antonio and then Heading up to Waco. Not that it is close to either. But Hey, if you have the time make the circle and see all there is to see.

If your Travel agent can't promise to get it fixed sounds like you need a new one. Not that that helps at this point.

They will just do what they do now when they don't sell at higher prices which is have a lot of sales.

A 6 hour drive on a week day puts you in Houston at rush hour when you plan to leave that means the trip couu ld be longer. So me I would leave at 10pm and check in at a hotel late. Plus I am usually tired after a drive that long anyways.

I think if I did this the day I left I would put one in the room Safe.

Just remember that free bottle of wine is worth exactly what it cost. Better getting a bottle half off over the free bottle in my opinion.

This route would work as well

Also on the Highway 6 route shown. if you take that route do not speed through Hitchock at all and do not forget to use a blinker. They will ticket you for any infraction they can get you for in that town.

If 45 is backed up from Intercontinental and you really don't want to pay a toll on a toll road you can get around it. A little slower but it is very workable.

Now if you are adventurous you could look at driving down to the King Ranch for a ranch tour. Or the Yo Ranch Headquarters if you are into that type of thing. But if you are really adventurous and want to do something really different. You could go to Big Bend National Park. It is a long drive and very remote. But it is a great trip. If you are into that type of thing.

The Houston Live Stock show and Rodeo is a must if you have never been. If you go just remember to get your tickets early it will sell out.

What time of year is your trip?

Not from me. My favorite place to eat is just outside the Boardwalk at T-Bone Toms.

100% I grew up between both the Houston and Dallas area and consider both home. But I will take San Antonio ever single time. In his case what he doesn't like about Houston is the same thing he is going to get in Dallas. I know DFW has that international rec and so I understand. Why Dallas came to his mind. But San Antonio I would take 100 times. Like you said Austin is a short drive. You have the Texas Hill country as well. If he doesn't want just another big Urban city San Antonio is the right place All that said if I was going out of Texas during the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo I would not miss it.

Since you are willing to drive. I would suggest San Antonio. I think you would enjoy it much more than DFW, Dallas is going to have much more of the Houston feel you don't want. San Antonio is rich with all sorts of history and will give you much more of the experience you sound like you want. With 3-4 days you can explore the Texas Hill country as well.