By: Rachel Lee
This Labor day plans being tossed aside in light of to travel restrictions, cancelations and closures due to COVID-19 many families opted to stay close to home and do mini “staycations”. We rounded up a few close to Memorial and up the road a bit that looked like fun.
Margaritaville Resort
For those seeking the coordinates for endless fun and relaxation this Labor day, pack your flip flops, fill up the gas tank, and head to Lake Conroe to experience the first Margaritaville resort in Texas. Now open, this tropical themed vacation destination sits on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe. Guests will love a three-acre waterpark complete with slides and a lazy river, play a round of golf at the resort’s 18-hole golf course, take up a game of tennis or pickleball; or work out in the state-of-the-art Fins Up Fitness Center.
You will find plenty of options to dine on site at one of five Margaritaville-inspired restaurants: LandShark Bar & Grill with boat slips on Lake Conroe, 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar, Lone Palm Pool Bar, License to Chill Bar & Café, and Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions.
https://www.margaritavilleresortlakeconroetexas.com/
Hotel Zaza Memorial City
Hotel Zaza Memorial City is boasting two popular Staycation packages this labor day. First, is the Camp out at ZaZa – $50 for beverage credit each day and valet parking for one vehicle. The second package is “Suite + Pool Cabana” where you will stay in one of Zaza’s famous Magnificent 7 Suite’s and get a reserved Cabana at the pool, bottle of prosecco & fruit tray and valet parking for one vehicle.
https://www.hotelzaza.com/memorial-city?chebs=local-zazamemorial
Hotel Alessandra
There’s never been a better time to support local and plan a labor day staycation at one of Houston’s chicest downtown destinations: Hotel Alessandra, an acclaimed independent operated by Bayou City-based Valencia Hotel Group.
First one is the Je T’aime- I Love You Romance Package. Slip away for a labor day weekend and escape with your special someone to Hotel Alessandra. Their French-inspired Romance Package is the perfect weekend getaway and includes: Sparkling Wine and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, $60 food & beverage credit for breakfast through room service, and handcrafted bath salts by Spa by Allessandra in the guest room.
Second one is Spa by Alessandra Weekend Packages. It offers the ultimate in relaxation and escape, and it is the perfect destination for a weekend escape. They offer a comprehensive list of services, tailored for you, ensuring that when you leave, you are less stressed, more relaxed, mentally, and physically.
https://www.hotelalessandra-houston.com
InterContinental Houston – Medical Center
The AAA Four Diamond InterContinental Houston – Medical Center provides polished guest service and a sophisticated backdrop to relax and unwind – including rooftop pool – all within walking distance of area attractions including the Houston Zoo, Museum District, Hermann Park and Rice Village. The Life of Leisure package offers the perfect couples escape with luxurious overnight accommodations, chocolate-covered strawberries and sparkling wine upon check-in, nightly turndown, complimentary self-parking and late check-out.
6750 Main St., Houston, TX 77030 – 713-422-2779
Eric & Jays RV Resort
This labor day during the COVID pandemic people are doing labor day a little different. In fact, there is little doubt that 2020 will be the “Year of the RV,” with the Wall Street Journal recently touting RV vacations as “The Safest Way to Travel” and RV rentals increasing by as much as 650 percent on rental sites.
For Bayou City businessmen and longtime friends Eric Houston and Jay Fields, realizing their dream of bringing a stylish and playful spin on the typical RV resort to Houston couldn’t have been more timely.
The debut of Eric & Jay’s RV Resort – located at 2935 Lockcrest Street just a few miles south of the city’s famed Texas Medical Center and Museum District – perfectly aligns with skyrocketing RV sales and rentals in response to the new realities of travel.
The fully fenced, 10-acre property is anchored by the well-appointed clubhouse and a pool terrace with jacuzzi, plus an adjacent gazebo grilling and dining area, overlooking a central green space with a pond stocked for fishing. That sounds like a swoon worthy staycation for sure!
The Moran CITYCENTRE
The Moran, anchoring the dynamic CITYCENTRE district, welcomes back guests with their Dreaming of Summer Special package, offering up to 30% off best available rates when pre-purchasing summer getaways. Choose from striking guest rooms or some of the most stunning and spacious suites in the city, plus a myriad of dining, shopping and entertainment options at your doorstep. On site amenities include a signature and intimate rooftop pool overlooking CTYCENTRE’s central green plus delicious bites, curated cocktails and weekend live music from the acclaimed Radio Milano Restaurant – now located in street level Milano Bar with terrace overlooking Sorella Court. Need to stretch your legs? Explore the leafy streets of the adjacent Memorial neighborhood or enjoy a little urban adventure at nearby Terry Hershey Park.
800 Sorella Ct., Houston, TX 77024 – 713-973-160
