Resorts in Texas are like everything else in the Lone Star State: big. Unlike the cluttered hubs of the East Coast or West Coast, Texas combines big city amenities with breathtaking horizons and wide-open spaces. For the hard-working businessman looking to combine a little work with a little play, a Texas vacation resort presents a multitude of options.

Texas resorts combine full service meeting and business amenities with family-friendly activities that your whole clan of cowpokes can enjoy. While you work during the day, your spouse and kids can tour the scenic countryside and meet up with you later for outstanding dining options. When conducting your Texas resort search, consider the following:

1. Look for a Texas golf resort that can give you an excuse to escape from the conference room for a few hours a day.

2. Spa resorts in Texas are sure to provide ample amenities for the women in your family.

3. Texas lake resorts can provide fun and activities for the entire family.

Action Steps
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Tee off at a Texas golf resort

Launching a long drive on the 18th looks even more impressive when you can see for miles and miles in any direction. The wide open countryside of Texas provides an excellent backdrop for your golf excursions. Resorts in TX can provide exceptional golf facilities to go along with all your meeting and business needs. What better way is there to entertain an important client?

I recommend: The Barton Creek Resort features outstanding golf, dining and business solutions in Austin. The Wolfdancer Golf Club at the Lost Pines Hyatt features a full-course facility and numerous family-friendly activities.

Relax and indulge at spa resorts in Texas

If you need to combine business with pleasure at your Texas vacation resort, then relaxation needs to be at the top of your list. If work insists on dragging you down, then you must make a point to achieve full-on indulgence and decadence in a full-service spa perfect for you and your loved one.

I recommend: The Lake Austin Spa Resort is a premier destination for full service relaxation and luxury. The Hyatt Regency Hill Country features Windflower, a luxurious spa with a plethora of features to ease the body and mind.

Forget the Alamo and remember the kids with Texas resorts and lodges

When traveling on business, it's easy to overlook the lovable yet nagging troublemakers in the back seat of the rental car. Resorts in TX can help you remember the kiddies and find exciting things for them to do while you save the world one client at a time. But forget the boring history -- get your kids to lakes, beaches, ballgames, rodeos and amusement parks for the best brownie points.

I recommend: The Gaylord Texan is convenient to many kid-friendly attractions, including the Texas Rangers home ballfield, Six Flags, and the rodeo. Even better, take the kids to the world-famous Schlitterbahn water parks.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When booking resorts in TX for a family outing, be sure the resort is kid-friendly. Adults-only hotels don't take kindly to water pistol fights in the lobby. The same goes the other way. It's probably not a good idea to book a business meeting at a hotel with a water park.