Sandcastle Blog

As summer gets into full swing, more and more travelers are making their way to the sandy shores of Port Aransas, expecting a Texas-sized vacation in a relatively small town and they will all have their expectations met! (Exceeded in many cases!) We don’t do anything in a small way here in the second-largest state in the nation and we still get a tad upset when we realize that Alaska...

Oh, how we love summer at the beach! Offering days filled with sun, sand, and surf, lazy nights, and multiple ways to celebrate the summer holidays, we at Sandcastle Condominiums practically get giddy when the solstice arrives! If you are of like mind and you are starting to begin your upcoming annual 4th of July vacation (smart travelers know how to make the most of their vacation days, starting by...

Even those who live in colder places don’t need to look at the calendar to realize that Memorial Day is arriving soon. The sun sets later, the trees (even under a layer of late season snow) are beginning to show tiny green buds, and there is a noticeable warming trend happening, as you almost never have to scrape the ice off your windshield! This lead up to the lazy carefree...

The women in our lives are a loyal bunch. Standing with you through all the assortment of issues that life can throw at you, holding you up when you just want to fall down, and loving you at the moments you feel the most unlovable. The bad times aren’t so bad when these girls step into the picture, and the good times are even more remarkable, and as you begin...

A vacation can be the most relaxing experience of your lifetime, especially when you follow a few wonderful tips. First, do not turn on your alarm clock. If something needs to be done, it can be done at a later hour, so sleep in and get all the rest you need! Second, choose a beach vacation. Seriously, even as you frolic and play, it is impossible to feel anything but...

Do you want to make your Easter break memorable? Then consider our Port Aransas Easter rentals! With its gorgeous beaches and crystal-clear waters, Port Aransas is the perfect destination for an unforgettable getaway. And with Sandcastle Condominiums, you can easily book a rental for your stay! Read on to learn more about why Port Aransas is the ideal spot for your Easter holiday and how you can book your rental...

For those who already call Texas their home state, y’all already know the secret that we spend much of our days trying to spread throughout the world. You KNOW you live in the greatest state in the nation, and you KNOW there is no place else you would rather be. As a matter of fact, you may even choose to take your next vacation within its borders, playing far enough...

As 2023 begins to pick up speed, the calendar pages begin to turn even faster, and before you know it, Spring has arrived! The air is softer during this season, the sun begins to smile gently down on the Texas landscape, and in Port Aransas, the beach continues to be the star attraction! Of course, not everyone is lucky enough to live where we do, but if you are lucky...

Oh, how time flies, and when you look at the partner you chose to spend the minutes of your life, you are lucky enough to know that you wouldn’t change anything important! Sure, you might wish you had a larger bank account, that your jobs weren’t as stressful, and that you could have slowed down the days when your kiddos were little, but knowing that your spouse is standing by...

We all have a list of things we have always wanted to do, our own personal bucket lists that may be in print and are actually checked off as we accomplish each item on the list or ones that only exist in our heads. Sitting outside a café in Paris sipping wine and watching the crowds go by, eating fish and chips during a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to London, or, closer...