Island Gift Guide

The 25 Days of Christmas in Port Aransas! One of the true joys of the holidays is showing the people you love just how much they mean to you. And what better way to do that than by surprising them with the perfect holiday gift? This year, let the Port Aransas Advent Calendar be your go-to guide for…

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Pirate Lingo

Talk like a Pirate Day Talk Like a Pirate Day is here, and the only thing better than sea breezes and sandy toes is sprinkling your speech with a little swashbuckling swagger. Consider this your quick-start guide to pirate speak, with plain-English meanings and easy Port Aransas examples so you can…

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How Do You Say port aran·sas (n.)

What’s in A Name? 4,500 years of history. There’s a reason Port Aransas often gets shortened to Port A, part of which is that Aransas can be somewhat puzzling to pronounce. Locals and frequent visitors have heard every pronunciation of Aransas under the hot Texas sun, but the correct phonetic…

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The Chapel on the Dunes Endures In Port Aransas

An excerpt from "The Chapel on the Dunes Endures In Port Aransas: Mustang Island’s oldest continuously operating church has survived decades of hurricanes and comes out shining" Texas Highways Magazine Written by: Sallie Lewis Photos by: Larry Ditto High atop a sand dune in Port Aransas, a small…

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