Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:25  am | Updated: 11:30 am, Wed Feb 29,  2012.
    Spring Break is right around the corner, and Ive got some    great ideas to make it the best Spring Break yet without    breaking the bank. How about some fun destinations practically    in your own backyard?  
    First, some great getaways in the Texas Hill Country. Wineries    are an obvious choice. There are some wonderful ones to choose    from like the many vineyards scattered along US 290. Becker    Vineyards (http://goodtaste.tv/2009/06/texas-wine-experience/)    and Grape Creek (http://goodtaste.tv/2011/07/leave-your-worries-on-the-road-at-grape-creek-vineyards/)    are just a couple of the highlights there as well as the new    Mesina Hof tasting room, a second location for those folks    whose flagship winery is in Bryan/College Station. These    wineries offer beautiful tasting rooms, lots of wine choices    and great scenery.  
    If you want to head further west to the beautiful rolling hills    in Comfort, be sure to check out Camp Verde. Its a lovely    historical area that just happens to have great food, shopping    and scenery! Its the site where camels were once imported to    Texas as part of an experiment with our federal government.    Jefferson Davis, the US Secretary of War, spearheaded the    project starting in 1856.  
    This spot has a fascinating history and still houses the    original US Post Office and General Store that was built there    150 years ago. Now, its a great place to have lunch, shop and    just enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river.  
    Camp Verde has a wonderful restaurant  I suggest the turkey    sandwich. Its served hot with the most delicious    cranberry/jalapeno chutney. Ive got more information on Camp    Verde on my website Goodtaste.tv. (http://goodtaste.tv/2012/02/cool-out-camp-at-camp-verde/)  
    While youre in the Comfort area, be sure to check out the    Bending Branch Winery (http://goodtaste.tv/2011/05/new-texas-winery-produces-healthiest-red-wine/)    known for its Tannat wines that are said to be the healthiest    wines in the world. And if youre looking for a great place to    stay, the Riven Rock Ranch (http://goodtaste.tv/2011/08/romance-abound-at-riven-rock-ranch/)    is spectacular! Plus, their restaurant the Terrace Grill is not    to be missed.  
    Another destination not to miss is the quaint town of Boerne.    Fun shopping at Las Finezas (http://goodtaste.tv/2012/02/elevate-your-entertainment-with-las-finezas/    and Epicure     http://goodtaste.tv/2012/02/chalk-full-of-chocolate-in-the-hill-country/.)    I like The Alley too! Also, a cool wine bar is right on Main    Street  the Boerne Wine Company. For lunch or dinner, The    Creek (http://goodtaste.tv/the-creek-restaurant/)    is not to be missed. The food is top notch and the view along    the river is beautiful!  
    If youre headed out towards the lake and historic Gruene    Texas, be sure to check out the Texas Grapevine, a cute little    wine bar where you can try a huge variety of Texas wines and    find some great souvenirs (http://goodtaste.tv/2011/10/taste-it-through-the-grapevine/).    And of course, youll want to eat in historic Gruene  the    Gristmill is beautiful this time of year and features premium    wines at incredibly low prices.  
    Ive got many more ideas plus some great spring recipes for you    to try AND fun spring time wines on my website at Goodtaste.tv.    While youre there be sure to sign up for my newsletter    http://goodtaste.tv/newsletter.  
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Delightful Spring Break destinations dot the Hill Country