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The Chris Robinson
Travel Show
Saturday Oct 23, 2010
10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
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Weekly Prize: Expires 23 Oct, 2010
Click the yellow Enter Contest box to send your Newstalk 1010 email question to Chris on Texas, Fort Worth and San Antonio and a chance to win a trip for two to Texas with Air Canada flights, two nights in Fort Worth at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, connecting flights to San Antonio and three nights in San Antonio at the Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel - plus attractions tickets in each city!
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Take Off To Texas
Vacation options in the Lone Star State are as large and varied as the state itself. Texas has a range of exciting vacation experiences and something for every type of traveller. There are approximately 1,000 km of pristine Gulf Coast, spectacular golf courses and resorts, more than 100 dude ranches and Texas is the number one birding destination in the U.S. There are world-class arts/cultural cities like San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Houston and there is outdoor adventure in West Texas at Big Bend National Park.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the cuisine scene, which is as diverse as the people. Whether visitors are craving barbecue, Tex-Mex, innovative Southwestern fare, succulent seafood, spicy Cajun or good ol’ down-home Southern cooking, Texas is a culinary adventure. Texas is also the fifth largest wine producing state and visiting some of the state's nearly 180 wineries is a must. Sip and swirl your way along the ten Texas wine trails!
With convenient flights (including non-stops) from major cities across Canada; Texas is ideal for a weekend getaway, multi-day vacation or long stay escape from Canadian winter.
Air Canada offers the most non-stop flights per day between Canada and Texas, with 10 non-stop flights per day and the choice of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston or Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport. When you choose Air Canada to Texas, you can enjoy Air Canada’s award winning service, personal in-flight entertainment at every seat, and Air Canada’s renowned Executive class.
The Air Canada schedule information is as follows:
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Canadian departure
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Texas Destination
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Daily non stop flights
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Toronto
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Houston
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3 flights
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Calgary
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Houston
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3 flights
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Montreal
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Houston
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1 flight
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Toronto
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DFW International
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3 flights
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Fort Worth
You can be sure of a warm welcome in Fort Worth, the “City of Cowboys and Culture.” New and renovated hotel offerings, restaurants and exciting tourism venues are enhancing the City’s reputation as one of the premier travel destinations in the United States.
The 17th-largest city in the United States, Fort Worth boasts a mix of preserved Western heritage and unrivaled artistic offerings. It’s the only city where you can study Michelangelo’s first painting and see the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive.
Named the # 4 value friendly destination in the United States by Hotwire.com, Fort Worth attracts more than 5 million visitors each year. Visitors can explore the legendary Stockyards National Historic District, the world-class Cultural District, downtown’s Sundance Square entertainment district, Texas Motor Speedway, the top-ranked Fort Worth Zoo, and so much more. For more information, visit www.FortWorth.com.
San Antonio
San Antonio, home to the legendary Alamo and the River Walk, hosts a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, architecture and moving history. The city’s heritage and traditions are rich, as are its modern pleasures. A cosmopolitan blend of top-notch golf courses, remarkable dining and nightlife options, art galleries, spas and shopping dot the pedestrian cityscape along the Rió. San Antonio, one of America’s friendliest cities, truly offers an authentic experience. For more information visit www.visitsanantonio.com
The River Walk is Bigger than Ever
Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy this unusual urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio River in central San Antonio, one storey below the bustling street level. Restaurants, galleries and shops line the banks of the downtown River Walk - while the north and south banks of the River are less commercial.
Plan a trip to San Antonio to explore the new Museum Reach of the world famous River Walk. - Ride a river cruiser through a new lock-and-dam system up to the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Pearl Brewery, an old brewery reshaped into a progressive urban village.
- Check out the public art installations along the banks that will dazzle you, especially when they become illuminated at night.
History and Heritage
San Antonio embodies Texas' independent, maverick spirit—and there's no better place to feel this spirit than the city’s historic areas.
Stop off at the Alamo, the must-see Shrine of Texas Liberty. - After the Alamo, experience the four other 18th century Spanish colonial Missions
- Explore historic architecture in the King William Historic District
Texas-Sized Family Fun
For the kid or the kid at heart, San Antonio has a Texas-sized selection of adventures for every age. Whatever your taste, age or budget; fun and adventure await you in San Antonio.
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Meet Shamu at SeaWorld San Antonio, the world’s largest marine life adventure and family entertainment showplace
- Enjoy spine tingling roller coasters and award-winning shows at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Come nose to snout with African crocodiles at the San Antonio Zoo’s (3rd largest zoo in the nation) newest exhibit Africa Live! Don’t forget to ride the Zoo’s miniature train.
A Shopper's Paradise
San Antonio is a shopper's paradise. With miles upon miles of outlets, malls, galleries, unique shops and Mexican markets, it's easy to find great gifts or the perfect fit or treat for yourself.
For unique gifts, stop by La Villita Historic Arts Village where artists, retailers and restaurateurs have set up shop in restored residences - Browse through Market Square- the largest Mexican market in the nation
- The Shops at La Cantera is nestled in an upscale, sprawling locale, shaded by live oaks and features high-end retailers like Burberry, Nordstrom and Tiffany & Co.
Romance & Relaxation
San Antonio delivers an enrapturing setting for you to relax and unwind with your loved one. Tantalizing cuisines, serene surroundings, strolls along cobblestone paths, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the glorious Texan sunset is just the beginning. You’ll find plenty of ways to stir the romantic spirit! All good love stories deserve a great setting, let San Antonio be yours.
This week's fabulous prize trip to Texas
Tune in Saturday for your chance to win a trip for two to Texas courtesy of Texas Tourism, Fort Worth CVB, San Antonio CVB and Air Canada. The prize includes Air Canada flights to DFW International Airport, two nights in Fort Worth at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel and three nights in San Antonio at the Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel. The prize also includes connecting flights from Dallas to San Antonio.
In Fort Worth the winner will also enjoy:
$100 gift certificate to Sundance Square, downtown’s 35-block dining, shopping, and entertainment district - $100 gift certificate to Ellerbe Fine Foods, named to Bon Appetit Magazine’s 2010 list of 10 Best New Restaurants in America
- Tickets to the Four Day Weekend Improvisational Comedy, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum, Billy Bob’s Texas, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
In San Antonio the winner will also enjoy:
Gift certificate to Zuni Grill or Rio Rio Cantina- History & Heritage MP3 Walking Tour
- Ripley's Believe it or Not!
- Sea World San Antonio
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
For your chance to win, phone into the show at 416-872-1010, 1-877-518-5151 or *TALK on your cell, or send your question any time this week by entering the contest here online by clicking on the Yellow "Enter Contest" button.
Photo Credits:
Texas Tourism, Fort Worth CVB, San Antonio CVB