South Padre Experience

An August 2003 trip to Brownsville by ssmith

We stayed at Vaction Time Condos and had a great time. It was quiet, clean, had modern furnishings, a friendly staff, and a great pool for the kids. If you're looking for a gold star resort, this is not the place for you.

  • 2 reviews

Vacation Time Condos at ViccBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Vaction Time Condos"

Best Things Nearby:
We were 10 minutes to Mexico, 30 minutes to South Padre, about a hour to the wildlife refuge, and were within minutes of the Brownsville zoo. If you go into Mexico I would go with a tour guide, and not drive into Mexico. When you go to South Padre Island, I recommend you go on the boat that drives on the land and the water.

Best Things About the Resort:
The unit was quiet, clean, and decorated simple, but very nicely. The unit was also filled with enough supplies to last you the entire week.

Resort Experience:
The office offered donuts and coffee. The staff was very helpful with ideas to plan your day trips. The best trip we took was to Mexico. A tour van picked us up at our door and took us into Mexico for four hours. We went shopping in the galleria, the local market, and ended with a great Mexican lunch.

The other trip we enjoyed was South Padre Island. You will have to go on the boat that goes on land and on water. If you have kids this will be their trip memory. We also enjoyed the beach, the Turtle Refuge, and of course the seafood.

  • Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
  • Activities: Poor
  • Amenities: Fair
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by ssmith on January 21, 2004

Vacation Time Condos at Vicc
2901 Central Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 544-5302

4 Hour Mexico Van TourBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "4- Hr Mexico Van Tour"

We were picked up by the van at our doorstep. We were able to cross the border with no problems. We were able to travel around the local neighborhoods (both rich and poor), we shopped in the "tourist shop", and also were able to shop in the local market. We got better deals of course in the local market. In the tourist shop the prices were on the items and there was no bargaining.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by ssmith on January 21, 2004

4 Hour Mexico Van Tour
Picked up at Resort Brownsville, Texas

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