Grab your shovels and pails, put on your comfy shoes and head to Port Aransas for Sandfest, April 9 - 11. Located on the sparkling Texas shoreline, between mile markers 9 and 14, this wonderful, family friendly event showcases some of the worlds, YES WORLDS top sand scuplture artists and designers. It is promoted as the largest master sand sculpting competition in the United States. Last year there were over 26 professional sculptors with at least that many in attendance for this years event
Also featured at Sandfest will be food booths, arts and crafts exhibits, bands and some of the best people watching in Texas. With over 100,000 people expected to be in attendance, make your plans and reservations early. Planatation Suites and Conference Center is ideally located within walking distance to the event and will proudly be sponsoring a artist again this year.
Dont miss this wonderful event, come… stay … and play at Plantation Suites.
Yes come stay & play with us here at the Plantation Suites and Conference Center in Port Aransas. We have some great deals for you call and find out our special rates. We will have lots of fun activities for all that want to play. So bring your family and friends and join us for some fun in the sun.
Once again, it is time for the annual Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas. This year the date is Thursday thru Sunday, February 25 - 28th.
The festival is dedicated to the endangered whooping cranes.
Many activities will be included, such as tours of the ARK, The University of Texas Marine Science photography workshop, field trips, a tour of the New Port Aransas Nature Preserve (at Charlies Pasture), Art Exhibits, crafts, etc.
Plantation Suites and Conference Center, located at 1909 Hwy 361, Port Aransas is the perfect place to perch while attending these festivities, we are conveniently located near all of the activities and have special rates available. Come to Port Aransas and help in the celebration of these beautiful migratory birds.
That’s right the redfish series tournament is back. Here in a small town call Port Aransas.
The tournament will start March 5th. If you need a place to stay we got a room for you
Here at the Plantation Suites and Conference Center book now. Come and enjoy our free continental
Breakfast and our heated pool and hot tub. Then hit the water for a fun filled day of fishing.

Taylor Swift will be performing in Corpus Christi at the American Bank Center on Friday, March 12th. Kick off your Spring Break by attending the concert and then go to the beach in Port Aransas, enjoying the island at Plantation Suites. Bring a Taylor Swift concert ticket stub and receive 10% off the price of your room. Advanced reservations recommended.

Bass Pro Shops and Plantation Suites & Conference Center, Port Aransas are teaming up and gearing up for our semi-annual Bass Pro Shop Fishing Tournament/Package. The first one of the year will be held on the weekend of May 21 - 22, 2010. Deep Sea Headquarters will supply a charter for an all day (8 - 10 hour) fishing excursion, which can hold up to 40 people.
The Bass Pro Tournament/Package includes 2 nights lodging at Plantation Suites & Conference Center in our Double Queen Suite for 2, Deep Sea Fishing for 2, Hospitality Goodie Bag upon arrival, Shrimp Boil and Awards Dinner for 2. Additional guests can be added for an additonal fee.
This is a great way to experience Texas Gulf Coast fishing and explore the quaint Fishing town of Port Aransas, Texas.
The Bass Pro Shop Tournament/Package is very popular with our guests and a good time is guaranteed to be had by all!
Newport Dunes Golf Course in Port Aranas was honored in the National Golf Foundation’s eighth annual Customer Loyalty Award. These Awards are given to managers of public golf courses that receive high loyalty ratings in 2009 and to operators of most-improved facilities.
Newport Dunes Golf Course is located less than one mile from Plantation Suites and Conference Center and opened in 2008. This course is one of few Arnold Palmer designed courses along the Texas Gulf Coast.
The Plantation Suites would like to welcome you back to Port Aransas for the annual
celebration of the whooping cranes. The celebration will start Febuary 25-28, 2010.
The whooping crane is the tallest bird in North America. Named for it’s whooping sound
and call. So don’t miss out, all you have to do is call and make your reservations here
at the Plantation Suites and Conference Center.
Although there are always many fun things to do while in Port A, the variety of choices increases during the winter months. Visitors at that time can look forward to a full schedule of events if they choose to do so. Activities include card games, quilting, sewing, bingo, water exercise and line dancing classes. Check with the Port A Chamber of Commerce when you arrive for details.
On Monday, January 25th, the 13th annual Port A Merchants Dine Around will take place. Local restaurants and shops are showcased, and participants sample small portions of local cuisine and socialize. Tickets are limited in number and can be purchased at the Port A Chamber of Commerce and Bilmore and Sons Hardware.