Luxury Dallas Holidays
Overview
The city of Dallas has many sides. Charming ranches provide a taste of America’s Old West with horse riding and fishing excursions while metropolitan areas like the Dallas Arts District with its world-class exhibits offer a touch of modernity. Walk through Downtown Dallas and discover the stunning Old Red Museum with displays on the city's history and culture. This area is also home to many art galleries, museums and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Travel north to Uptown Dallas, where you’ll find Galleria Dallas. This massive shopping complex has unique boutiques, designer stores and shops selling traditional cowboy apparel. Galleria Dallas even has an ice rink. A 15-minute drive west brings you to Las Colinas, an upmarket district with five excellent 18-hole golf courses like the renowned Tournament Players Course at the Four Seasons Resort & Club or Luna Vista Golf Course. Dallas also has some fantastic natural parks like Grapevine or Joe Pool Lake Recreation Area. Both offer expansive lakes perfect for canoeing or kayaking and many nature trails great for long walks or horseback riding. Grapevine also boasts some excellent nearby wineries while Joe Pool Lake is a fantastic place for sunbathing on sandy beaches.
When To Visit
Dallas is a year-round destination. From June to September, the weather is warm with average highs above 30 degrees Celsius. The sunny weather makes it a popular time to visit the city. For slightly cooler temperatures, visit between March and May or September and October as average temperatures are between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. Between November to February the temperature drops, but in general, winters are relatively mild and it never snows. Daytime time temperatures can exceed 18 degrees Celsius and there’s plenty of sun.
Food & Drink
With a luxury holiday to Dallas, you can expect excellent dining and award-winning American cuisine. Texan cuisine is heavily influenced by their southernly neighbour and Tex-Mex dishes feature on nearly every menu. You can also try Texan specialities like smoked barbecue brisket, pan-fried chicken, or barbecued beef ribs. Texan wineries date back to the 1650s, making it the oldest wine producing region in the USA. Popular grape varieties include cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and merlot. You can visit one of the many vineyards and make sure to sample local vintages.
Passport & Visas
As with any holiday, it's a good idea to carry some identification with you at all times. British citizens need to qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme to enter the USA. Visit GOV.UK for more advice on passports, visas and travel.
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