Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period of darkness – on the calendar. No wonder cultures and religions around the world created winter solstice festivals that celebrate light.    For many of us these days, the question is: celebrate winter… or escape it?  So we devote this newsletter to some of the most unforgettable travel experiences we could find for...

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new cruise ship. A number of new cruise ships made their entrance on the cruising scene this spring and summer in Europe. But as temperatures cool, they start their migrations, repositioning to the Caribbean for a sunny tropical winter cruise season.No matter your cruising style, there's a new ship to enjoy...

Grand Sunset princess

   The Grand Sunset princess you have to travel here!!!!  The hotel has a total of 676 well-appointed guest rooms that are categorized into several distinct classes including Junior Suites, Delightful Villas, Platinum Suite, Junior Suite Deluxe and Junior Suite Deluxe Pool. If your ‘happy dreams’ include living like a king, at the Grand Sunset Princess this dream will come true. For your dining needs, you have the option of going to any of the 7 theme restaurants at the resort that offer...

Uncover the History Behind Cancun

The name Cancun is derived from the Mayan name 'Kaan kun'. Linguistic scholars have different translations of the name. Some like to think it means 'nest of snakes' while others think it as 'place of the golden snake'. Whichever translation that takes your fancy, one thing about Cancun holds true - there are very few places on earth that can rival Cancun in attracting tourists.

Three Local Restaurants You Must Check Out in Cancun

Cancun is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. It boasts warm weather, high waves that are suitable for surfing and white sand beaches with beautiful palm trees. If you don’t have an idea of what paradise looks like, visit Cancun and see your idea become a reality.

Airline bumping - What you need to know

In the wake of the United Airlines incident this past weekend I thought it would be important to discuss Airline bumping. ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) released an article with some great tips."In the interest of maximizing the revenues they obtain from their scheduled flight service, airlines may in some cases overbook flights. This is a speculative process that is based on the airlines' best estimate of potential no-shows and cancellations. With many airlines reducing the number of flights...

Welcome to Texas Cowboy Travel's New Web Site and Newletter

We are proud to introduce you to our newly re-designed web site and the first issue of our newsletter that will keep you abreast of the latest in travel.  If you're planning a romantic, business, 'bleisure' (business + leisure), family or any other kind of trip - even some relaxing 'armchair travel'! – our stories about popular and lesser-known destinations and travel experiences will enlighten, inspire, and inform.  Check out e-books with insider information for hundreds of destinations on your...