Hotel adds Asian flare to Mardi Gras BallThe Tremont House will serve up Asian fare at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball, which has a Chinese New Year theme.Mardi Gras parades get the party startedGALVESTON Aquarius, firefighters and Gambrinus parades kick off the first weekend of the island Mardi Gras.Kemah getting in Mardi Gras spirit, tooKEMAH Three Mardi Gras events are set for Saturday in Kemah.Do you travel with or without a group?Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone.Galveston Island welcomes spring breakersGALVESTON, Texas -- It may not feel like spring, but Galveston Island is already waiting for its first wave of spring break visitors to arrive this weekend. This spring break is a big change from last year, when Hurricane Ike overshadowed the vacation season. Toni Vacker said she has been busy renting condos to visitors. Her company, Gulf Coast Concierge, oversees about 150 rental units on the ...Wedding show to be on island March 14Bridal gown runway shows and tablescapes with centerpieces, linen and china will be featured at the Premier Wedding Showcase.
