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10 Reasons to Spend Spring Break at Cinnamon Shore

No. 10: Private beach bonfires! A sign with your name on it signals the spot. Our Beach Crew will dig the pit, stack the wood for you, and stop by to tend the fire throughout the evening. You can order a s'more kit to amp up the fun. But circle your...

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Hear the Cinnamon Shore Theme Song!

Mark McKinney appeared on the Cinnamon Shore stage during Port A Live Music Fest! During he set, he sang the official theme song we commissioned when we launched Cinnamon Shore South.  Lyrics say: “I’ll take it all day, this...

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What to Take to the Beach!

Take a look at our top picks for a day on the beach this season--all available in the Cinnamon Shore Gift Shop on site or online. HARI MARI SANDALS, $69 Our collab with Hari Mari features the Cinnamon Shore logo on a sandals made for waterside...

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All About Texas SandFest 2023

Come Play in the Sand! Texas SandFest 2023 | April 14-16 Cinnamon Shore is an official sponsor of this family-friendly, internationally known event! At this festive weekend, you can: • Marvel at master sand sculptors who turn their gritty...

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Compared to the Keys...

Travel site 'Thrillist' equates Texas' barrier isles to South Florida's premier destination--and highlights Lisabella's at Cinnamon Shore! What fun to see Mustang Island profiled alongside other great islands on the Texas Coast! In a May 2022...

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Travel Influencer Comes to Cinnamon Shore

Founder of Dame Traveler Instagram account and online travel community visits Cinnamon Shore, introducing our Gulf-side village to half a million followers! Author, photographer and founder of Dame Traveler, Nastasia Yakoub established an online...

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22 Reasons to Return in 2022

Traditions Continue at Cinnamon Shore! Every season brings the traditions that define vacation time at Cinnamon Shore. Our original village at Cinnamon Shore North and our fast-rising expansion, Cinnamon Shore South, welcome families and friends for...

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Cinnamon Shore Featured as Family Reunion Spot!

Perfect gathering spot for family reunions In a recent article for Austin Woman Magazine, travel writer Marika Flatt included Cinnamon Shore as one of her trio of picks for great places in Texas to gather with family in coming  months. Along...

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Get Your Vitamin Sea! Beach Time Is Good for the Soul

Do you relax and feel better at the beach? Here’s why: 'Blue Space' Studies show areas by ocean, lake, pond or pool elevate your mood. Looking out at the color blue actually changes your brain waves’ frequency, making you feel calm and...

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Doggone Fun at Cinnamon Shore!

Bring Your Pet To The Beach! Our pet-friendly rentals make it easy to bring your dog to the beach at Cinnamon Shore. We've noticed that one of the most popular searches on our web site is for pet-friendly vacation rentals!   Dogs are...

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Seven Lakefront Cottages Showcase Coastal Luxury

Finishing in just over one year, the cottages will be part of the vacation rental pool! In October 2020, Cinnamon Shore Realty offered seven timeless cottages located on a scenic coastal lake as part of a pre-sale opportunity at Cinnamon Shore...

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Tips for Sharing a Vacation Rental: For the Holidays or Any Time

Discover smart ways to vacation with family and friends, during holidays, Spring Break, and any time! Heading to the beach with your multi-generational family or your couple friends and their kids can be a blast! The kids get to play, the adults get...

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A Day in the Life...

See what it's like to own at Cinnamon Shore. Dr. Marylin Goodwin, a Gulf-front homeowner at Cinnamon Shore South and founder of a beach cleanup non-profit, has loved Port Aransas beaches since she was 5 years old—and she turns 75 next week....

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Make Cinnamon Shore Your Base Camp: Hunt & Fish This Winter!

Cinnamon Shore has great accommodations for your crew this winter.   Gather your favorite outdoorsmen and women and head to the Texas Coast for winter’s best fishing and duck hunting. Cinnamon Shore offers an array of handsome beach homes...

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Why Beach Bonfires are Special at Cinnamon Shore

New pinion wood promises a more memorable experience, along with a beach attendant to check in with you and stoke the fire for hours. When you reserve a beach bonfire at Cinnamon Shore, it's always been an experience. Our crews dig the shallow...

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Summer's End at Cinnamon Shore: Enjoy the Last Long Weekend

Sigh...summer's coming to a close. Here's how our homeowners and guests will celebrate. Enjoy the last days of the season at Cinnamon Shore! We offer plenty of family fun -- from sand castle and surfing lessons to Outdoor Movie Nights! Sign up for...

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In the News: Texas Magazines Tout Cinnamon Shore

From Austin to San Antonio, travel stories highlight Port A and Cinnamon Shore. Tribeza Magazine | July-August 2021  This Austin magazine featured the writer’s glowing review of her stay at Cinnamon Shore in a first-person article that...

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5 Great Reasons to Return to Cinnamon Shore

Our Port Aransas Village Community Beckons! Families at Cinnamon Shore have had the MOST summer fun so far! Here are the top 5 reasons to come back this fall and to book early for 2022! (Pssst: Busy fall weekends and peak season book fast, so choose...

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4th of July Bike Parade-PHOTO GALLERY FUN

Can't Get More All-American Than Our Annual Bike Parade! Families gathered to decorate their cycles, and then after the circuit was made several times, they enjoyed sparklers and snow cones, music and more. Thanks to all who participated and made...

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Traveling Mom Blog: Port A No. 1 Family Beach Destinations

'It's a short drive to toes in the sand,' writes Jill  Robbins. Cinnamon Shore earned this mom blogger's top recommendation for family friendly Port Aransas resort. "Our favorite resort is Cinnamon Shore,"  she shared with followers of her...

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We Made the Cover-The Bend

Check out the article! We're thrilled to be featured on the cover The Bend magazine, the premier print publication celebrating life along The Coastal Bend of Texas. Along with four other area locales, it touts our community as a "swoon-worthy" place...

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Make Time for Family Time

There's never enough time. Make some when you come to Cinnamon Shore.  A study from a SoCal tourism board found that families only spend just 37 minutes of quality time together on weekdays. Of the 2,000 surveyed, 60% of those with school-age...

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TRENDING: Cinnamon Shore In Sync With AmEx's 2021 Top Trends

Travelers are on the move: See why Cinnamon Shore is drawing record interest and booking faster than ever. American Express has released its American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, providing unique insight into consumer sentiment...

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See Our Award-Winning Video: Come Home to Cinnamon Shore

Thank You For Making Us Your Home Away From Home On The Texas Coast! A gold medal winner at the recent Addy Awards, this video captures the true essence of time spent at Cinnamon Shore. It’s about family. It’s about love. It’s...

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SPRING BREAK: See the Schedule!

See All We Have Planned For Your Spring Break Vacation! Spring Break weeks vary from school district to school district, but whenever you're at Cinnamon Shore, we'll have lots to do for your family. When you're not enjoying the beach or the...

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Finding Balance-Paddleboard Yoga at Cinnamon Shore!

Part of the health and wellness offerings at our village For years, we've partnered with Texas Surf Camps to offer a variety of activities for our homeowners and guests--and paddleboard yoga at our Dune Pool has drawn lots of interest in recent...

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Value a Vacation at Cinnamon Shore

Ready for a vacation? A recent Expedia survey shows Americans value of vacations more than ever after 2020--especially after all the time people spent at home. Can you relate? The annual Vacation Deprivation Study revealed: Travelers plan to take...

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Isn't It Romantic? Try Lisabella's Valentine Menu

Open on a Sunday Night for Valentine's Dining, Lisabella's Offers Impressive Fare You'll Fall In Love With! We hope you'll enjoy a romantic beach weekend, capped off by a Sunday night dinner on Cupid's big day. Kris Amundsen and Chef Spencer Cox...

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Dogs Love The Beach

   Bring Your Dog To Cinnamon Shore Meet Briggs! He's an 8-year-old golden retriever who had a blast in the “sun and sand … and water!” according to owner Natalie T., who snapped the photo above during a stay at Cinnamon...

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Cinnamon Shore Catches the Eye of Texas Lifestyle Magazine

Another great write-up on Cinnamon Shore highlights the ways it surprises and delights those who discover its charms! Texas Lifestyle magazine's Escape — To Nowhere series highlights "locations where guests can have their own space, feel far...

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Houstonia Magazine Highlights Cinnamon Shore Holidays

A travel article lets H-Town In On Cinnamon Shore Holiday Happenings: This Houston-area coverage showcases Cinnamon Shore as a great Gulf Coast destination in its holiday destination round-up. Houstonia shares all the reasons our village makes a...

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Travel Blogger Discovers Cinnamon Shore!

Writer of Ripped Jeans & Bifocals Blog Says She'll Return: San Antonio-based Blogger Jill Robbins had never stayed at Cinnamon Shore. When she and her husband brought their two boys for a visit  this fall, she became entranced and wrote a...

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'The Bend' Spotlights Town Center Residence

A new homes story by this Coastal Bend magazine highlights a San Antonio family's decision to buy as Cinnamon Shore After vacationing at Cinnamon Shore for a few years, the Carters started looking to buy a vacation home there, writes The Bend's...

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D CEO Magazine Showcases Cinnamon Shore

Premier business magazine in Dallas visits our community--and raves! The November 2020 issue of D CEO Magazine celebrates Mustang Island and Cinnamon Shore with a two-page spread in its Off Duty section. For the "Well-Traveled" column, writer...

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Why Cinnamon Shore? One Austin Couple’s Answer

Get to know one of our Founding Neighbors at Cinnamon Shore South and find out why they’re building a coastal dream home there. Meet the Neighbors: Lavonne and Robert (Andy) Blalock, Texas natives and residents of Austin, married for 36...

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Shoulder Season Serenity: Visit Us This Fall

  6 Reasons to Come to Cinnamon Shore This October Fall brings cooler days and fewer crowds to the coast, but there's lots going on this fall in Port Aransas and at Cinnamon Shore! Here are six great reasons to book a fall vacation at the...

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Beach & Road Trips: Trending 2020

Families Are Choosing Road Trips And Beach Vacays Such trends are making Cinnamon Shore a prime destination. Road tripping and lounging on a beach beat all other vacation options in a 2020 survey by Twiddy and Company, an Outer Banks vacation rental...

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The Discoverer Blog Picks Port A!

Port A Makes the List! '8 Cities You Haven't Visited But Should': Long-time lovers of Port A know all the reasons the town draws generations of beachgoers. But now The Discoverer Blog has shared the secret! It entices travelers to look beyond...

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Happiness During Coastal Quarantine

One family found togetherness and joy during the pandemic in a vacation rental at Cinnamon Shore. When the Wilson family booked Spring Break at Cinnamon Shore, as usual, they had no idea how well they would get to know their favorite beach community...

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COVID-19 : Temporary Beach Restrictions & Updates

Get the information you need for your upcoming vacation. The beach curfews ordered by Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales have been lifted, as of Tuesday, Aug. 25, according to the South Port Jetty. There had been a restriction on vehicular traffic...

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Vacation Longer, Live Longer

40-year Study Shows How Long You Should Vacation You know it’s true: Vacations help you unwind and help your health. Now, a new, 40-year study from the University of Helsinki, Finland, proves it. The finding, published in The Journal of...

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What People Are Saying About Cinnamon Shore

We appreciate the kind words! We have enjoyed seeing some great, recent feedback and wanted to share these positive reviews about our community and staff.    Always a pleasant atmosphere ! Breathtaking views, staff always ready to help,...

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Look Out for Blue Buttons!

Have you spotted these little wonders washing up on the shore? In June, media around South Texas started reporting sightings of these curious little creatures washing up on the shores of Port A and Texas Coast. Commonly known as Blue Buttons, they...

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All About Texas SandFest 2020

A Sand Spectacle on the Beaches of Port Aransas  From intricate sculptures made of sand by the experts to sandal-stomping fun on the beach with live music and more, you'll have a blast at the Texas SandFest 2020--now scheduled for Oct....

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We're Reopening! Welcome Back

We're delighted to have guests return, with proper precautions in place. We’re pleased to begin accepting reservations starting May 1st, 2020, the day that the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Board officially reopen the city for...

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Globe St.: Port A Makes Popular Retreat, Now More Than Ever

  More popular after the pandemic   In “The Great Migration Includes Escape to Port A,” GlobeSt.com predicts more interest in our charming city as the U.S. emerges from isolation caused by COVID-19. Homeowners have flocked here...

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Houston Family Magazine Features Cinnamon Shore

A Houston writer chronicles her family's stay at Cinnamon Shore, touting its many amenities and natural charms.   Writer Kimberly Davis Guerra visited prior to the COVID-19 shutdown and gave glowing praise to the community. Guerra says that...

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The Scoop on Spring Break 2020

There's a lot going on during Spring Break at Cinnamon Shore! Here's a look at the schedule, built around the most popular weeks for major Texas cities and towns.    Thank you for coming!   We look forward to seeing all the families...

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Capture the Quiet Season: Photo Contest

ENTER NOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! Every fall and winter, Port Aransas showcases its quiet beauty, making for memorable moments. From sharing good times with family and friends on the beach to relaxing on the deck of a great beach home in our...

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Science Says Best Gift for Your Family: Vacations!

Research Encourages You to Spend Time With Loved Ones at Places Like Cinnamon ShoreWe often give trinkets and toys for birthdays and holidays. But according to Matador Network, the best present to give your family is time away together on vacation....

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Coastal Kitchens at Cinnamon Shore

  Stocking a Coastal Kitchen: 5 Essentials for a Week or a Weekend! Much thought goes into the gorgeous kitchens at Cinnamon Shore, with their exquisite tile back splashes, creative light fixtures, built-in microwaves, open shelving, and more....

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Under the Umbrella: How to Pack for a Day on the Beach

Get tips and tricks for packing up gear for the beach! It's a beachgoer's dilemma: How to load up anad transport the picnic bag, toys, towels, sunscreen and more? We've got tips for efficient ways to get there and ideas for...

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10 Things Not to Miss This Summer

A Few of our Favorite Things! Summer's special at Cinnamon Shore! With returning families enjoying their vacation homes and guests discovering our special enclave for the first time, there's lots to do and plenty to keep the kids...

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Port Aransas: Ranking Globally

Port Aransas Gains Global Reputation! We love Port A, but more and more have discovered the charms of our little town on Mustang Island.    Port Aransas is turning heads of travel writers and vacationers in Texas and beyond.   A...

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5 Ways to Relax at Cinnamon Shore

Beach lovers know it's true: Just coming to the beach changes your state of mind and induces almost immediate relaxation. When you arrive at Cinnamon Shore you'll have the setting and the amenities to transform your vacation into time away...

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Port A: Off the Grid!

Port Aranases makes list of Spring Break best bets!The folks at Rent.com put together a list of the top seven off-the-grid 2019 Spring Break destinations in the U.S. Port A came in at No. 6 as the perfect alternative to South Padre Island,...

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Best Beach Hacks for a Day in Port A

Best Beach Hacks for a Day in Port A   We scoured the Internet, so you don’t have to. Enjoy these tips the next time you hit the beach at Cinnamon Shore.   Here are 10 of our favorite ways to make a day at the beach as easy as a sea...

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Family Traditions Matter at Cinnamon Shore

(Photos by Shannon Lafayette)    Family Traditions Matter at Cinnamon Shore   Make memories tinged with saltwater and sprinkled with sand during a visit to Cinnamon Shore.   On visits to Port Aransas, people post Instagram pic of...

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Spring Break at Cinnamon Shore: So. Much. Fun.

Spring Break at Cinnamon Shore: So. Much. Fun.   Don’t miss the festivities and events we’re planning just for you. We’ll have family-friendly activities throughout the month of March, but here are the highlights for the busiest Spring Break...

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Vacation Value in Port Aransas

Cinnamon Shore offers luxury for less – whether you’re vacationing or looking to buy.   The Secret's Out!   Port Aransas made the U.S. News & World Report list of “30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a...

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Cinnamon Shore Impresses Media, Earns Rave Review from Unique Homes

 With the tagline “The World of Luxury Real Estate,” Unique Homes magazine knows just how to categorize Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas. The media outlet specializes in the country’s finest developments and top real estate listings, and it raved...

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Port Aransas is Named Among Top 25 Favorite Beach Towns in America

 We are excited to announce that Port Aransas has been listed in Fodor’s “America’s 25 Favorite Beach Towns.” The US is covered with beautiful beaches, including La Jolla, Gulf Shores, Key West, and Long Beach, so we are honored to be included...

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It's Time to Retreat to the Coast

“Port Aransas has always been a place for Texas to relax, play, and make lasting memories. Now, after Harvey, it needs us just as much as we need it.” These powerful words can be found in this month’s Texas Monthly. Both Texas Monthly and Texas...

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Your Perfect Spring Break Reading List

Spring Break is fast-approaching, which means it’s just a matter of time before you’ll start packing to head somewhere warmer. Of course, a perfect packing list isn’t complete without a few must-reads -- after all, is there anything better than...

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Spring Break: Unplugged

iPads, iPhones, Macbooks, PS4s, Xboxes – doesn’t it seem like your kids are constantly staring at a screen? Their mid-semester break will be here in just a few weeks, and with a vacation from school comes a much-needed vacation from technology,...

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The Thrill Seeker's Spring Break

It’s mid-march and the holidays are long gone, but summer still seems so far away. The Texas heat is creeping in, giving you and your family visions of backyard BBQs, tan lines, and cannon ball competitions. You started the New Year off strong, and...

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Spring Break for Sanctuary Seekers

That glorious mid-March vacation is on the horizon. Doesn’t it seem like an eternity since you and your family had a break? While typical Spring Break beach destinations may conjure up visions of raucous parties, we have a secret for you: a beach...

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Design and Realty

10 Features your Vacation Rental Needs

New year means new opportunities. At Cinnamon Shore, it’s not just the view and location that attracts guests to our most popular vacation rentals, it’s the fact that they are visiting a home that treats them like their own. Think of the last...

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Flipkey Names Port A "Best Vacations for Families With Toddlers"

Flipkey listed Port Aransas among the 10 Best Vacations for Families With Toddlers in a recent article. See excerpt below! Fill your days in Port Aransas searching for seashells, fishing from the pier, and exploring the local nature reserves. The...

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Dede Raad visits the Shore (and tells all!)

Travel and style blogger Dede Raad recently spent some time with the Cinnamon Shore community. Read about her experience and look through her gorgeous images at the link to her article below! READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Bring Your Valentine to the Beaches at Cinnamon Shore

A winter getaway to Cinnamon Shore will impress your valentine. The upscale, Port Aransas, Texas, development has gorgeous beach houses, condos, and town homes to rent for a romantic weekend or even for the week, and the concierge services team at...

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Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets

We've all heard urban legends about when is best to book your flight, but a new study by Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation indicates that 2017 will bring lower prices and better deals for airline passengers. According to Chuck Thackston,...

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Our Blog: The Cinnamon Shore Experience

Get Away to the Great Outdoors at Cinnamon Shore This winter, Cinnamon Shore concierge services can connect you with some of the best duck hunting and fishing grounds on the Texas Coast. Mild South Texas winters attract duck hunters and fishermen to...

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