Franke Rentals Blog

01/26/2025
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Most Romantic Spots to Propose on South Padre Island

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You’ve given it a lot of thought and have come to the realization that now is the perfect time to ask the most important question of your life and have also realized that you want to ask that question during your upcoming vacation on South Padre Island. First, we want to congratulate you on your upcoming nuptials and are excited that you have chosen Franke Rentals for the love nest in which to hold this next chapter of your story. And second, we want to help ensure a positive response,

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01/24/2025
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February 5th Is Book Direct Day! Why Should You Book Direct?

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The month of February can be almost as jam packed as December, cramming three holidays into 28 days, the shortest day of the month. And yes, we said three holidays: There is Presidents’ Day that gives us an extra day off on the third Monday of the month; there is Valentine’s Day, a day in which we celebrate love and romance; and then, on the 5th of February, Book Direct Day takes center stage. For us at Franke Rentals, the latter holiday is our favorite, as it is the one

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01/22/2025
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Budgeting for Your 2025 South Padre Island Vacation

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If you have ever underestimated the costs attached to a vacation, being forced to sacrifice some of the items on your must see list simply due to lack of funds, you will understand the importance of budgeting correctly for travel journeys. Budgeting can be difficult, however, especially if you have never visited before, unaware of fees, admittance costs, and even some of the costs associated with top attractions. Fortunately, you have found your way to our Franke Rentals page and this guide to enjoying a South Padre vacation on a

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01/10/2025
Local Area

How to Experience South Padre Island Like a Local

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No one knows how to truly experience the best parts of South Padre Island more than the people who live there day in and day out, and we at Franke Rentals are those people. We don’t just work here, we live and play here, and we make it our business to ensure that visitors enjoy a better understanding of our idyllic island. As such, we are also the perfect people to show you how to live like a local during your Texas vacation. This guide to how to experience your

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11/20/2024
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Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Travel to South Padre Island

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As the year winds down, the chaos of Christmas has us all seeking peace, quiet, and maybe a little “vitamin sea,” and if you have begun to make your list of resolutions for the new year, may we suggest that you add traveling to South Padre Island to the top of that list? Resolutions are generally negative, making us feel bad when we eventually end up abandoning them, but if you resolve to do something positive, you can feel good about yourself all year long. Today, we at Franke Rentals

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11/4/2024
Vacation Rentals

5 Reasons to Book Rentals with Pools in South Padre Island

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When choosing to vacation in South Padre Island, you are kind of spoiled for choice with all the options available to you. Maybe you’re looking for a cozy condo for a relaxing getaway for two. Or perhaps you’re traveling with your family – kids included – and you need a spacious vacation home. If you’re unsure about what type of rental to choose, we’re here to help! The amenity that you need in your vacation rental is a pool. Take your vacation up a notch by having access to your

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10/31/2024
Holidays

A Guide to Christmas Dinner in South Padre Island: Dining In, Take-Out, and More

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Christmas may once have been your favorite holiday, but the way Christmas is celebrated today took all the joy out of it, as you spend too much money, fight too many grumpy shoppers at the stores, and spend so much time in the kitchen preparing a meal that you just know grumpy old Uncle Ken will turn his nose up at. But we at Franke Rentals believe we can help make it your favorite again, offering charming holiday hideaways and a Texas island experience that will bring all the joyful

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10/27/2024
Local Area

Where to Take Family Holiday Photos on South Padre Island

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The holiday photos you take today will be the memories you look back on with quiet joy when your family doesn’t quite look the same as it did during your South Padre Island vacation and stay in our Franke Rentals holiday hideaways. Children grow up and move into their own home, grandchildren join the family, and although all that is wonderful, you may find yourself missing the days when it was just your nuclear family, parents, kids, and the family dog and when your journey brings you to our Island

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10/1/2024
Holidays

Add Magic to Your Visit with Holiday Events in South Padre Island

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Magic and Christmas have always gone hand in hand, and when you decide to spend your holiday in South Padre Island in 2024, you will be amazed at all the different ways you will find magic. Maybe it will be the colorful lights that brighten the night or the special events that we Texas do so well, or maybe magic will be found in the sparkle in your children’s eyes, the flush on their cheeks, and the excitement of waiting for the best day of the year to arrive. And

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09/12/2024
Vacation Rentals

Top Fall Events in South Padre Island

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Shortly after heat enthusiasts have left South Padre Island, temperatures start to dip. Fall is a season of calm weather characterized by fewer crowds. However, nothing changes in the gorgeous waters of the Gulf Coast. From sandcastle building on the shore and hitting the waters to hopping into a festival next door, here’s how to spend your time enjoying these fall events in South Padre Island. Browse Our Fall Rentals Here! Sandcastle Days One of the key highlights of your adventures in South Padre is Sandcastle Days. It is a

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