Trey and Jana travel in search of creative and talented chefs, tasty craft cocktails, savory sweet treats and unique travel destinations. We believe TRAVEL is good for your heart, mind, body and soul. Mix in some deliciousness, talented chefs, a dash of history, a pinch of fun and you’ll have the perfect travel destination every time.

 

The JW Marriott Plant Riverside District Hotel is Truly the Perfect Weekend Relaxation Destination

JW Museum Area (WOW)

Howdy, Fellow Travelers and Food LOVERS!

If you love traveling and having fantastic surprises like we do, then you’ll love this JW Marriott Plant Riverside discovery. It was a tremendous find, and we only knew once we checked into the hotel. As soon as Jana and I walked through the doors, we knew something was different. It had a feel of uniqueness, charm, and beauty. It had the perfect chill vibe with a touch of class as if to say, ” You’ve arrived at your perfect weekend destination on the river.”

Savannah has a wide variety of places to stay and things to do, but what we discovered at the JW Marriott was a destination inside a destination. You don’t leave the hotel if you don’t want to because it has everything you need, including a rooftop pool area, a separate rooftop lounge, a museum, and so much more. It even offers luxurious boat adventures in Savannah.

It’s a AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott located in the heart of historic Savannah on the Savannah riverfront, with countless activities a short walk away. Explore the downtown Savannah shopping district, visit Kessler Diva, eat at one of the hotel’s restaurants, reconnect with friends at our riverside Savannah bars, or embark on one of the city’s various walking tours. Once a power plant, Plant Riverside District represents the beauty of progress. Whether you are seeking a weekend getaway or a business meeting, our hotel provides a setting with timeless elegance. The three unique buildings are enriched in history, from chic architecture in the Power Plant to romantic styling in the Three Muses and contemporary maritime details in the Atlantic. Complete your experience with a relaxing massage at the hotel spa before you enjoy the vibrant nightlife in the entertainment district.

One of the JW Bathrooms

The JW truly has it all, and they make you feel special. If you’re headed to Savannah Jana, I highly recommend you stay and enjoy the JW Marriott Plant Riverside District Hotel. We can’t say enough about this fantastic travel destination with a destination offering an unforgettable travel experience.

The JW Marriott in Savannah is an officially approved Trey’s Chow Down Travel destination and relaxation station for everyone to enjoy. Trey and Jana approved!!

Please remember that our reviews aren’t bought, traded, or paid for. If we like them and feel they’re worth a visit, we’ll tell the world what we discover.

Thank you so much for following our travel, food, chef, and delicious ventures,

Trey & Jana

The awesome rooftop pool and lounge area offering poolside food and beverage service from the pool.
River Views from JW Rooftop bar and Lounge area. cargo ships, tugboats, wildlife and more can be seen.
River and Savannah views that are truly unforgettable.

Charming Charleston Historic District Hotel is A Must Visit!

Howdy travels, we discovered another fantastic relaxation destination. 

The PALMETTO Lobby

Located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina THE PALEMTTO offers everything you want to see is cozy and friendly boutique hotel. It has stunning artwork, warm colors, southern charm, and first-class furnishings. It’s located in the heart of the Historic District and is within walking distance from everything you want to see and enjoy. Everything that makes Charleston so beloved awaits right outside the front doors. You’re near the city’s finest restaurants, bars, parks, shops, and much more.

As you open the front door and walk inside, you notice the sweet Southern feel of cozy Charleston. The hotel lobby embodies the days of old when everything was filled with class and charm. The decor is so comfortable that it makes one feel right at home. You can enjoy an evening cocktail while you read a book, talk with friends, or enjoy your surroundings as you unwind before heading to your inviting room. 

The beautifully appointed guest rooms offer artful design and luxury touches to ensure an elevated experience without missing the comforts of home. They have beautiful and inviting bathrooms that provide everything you need for your stay.  Those showers are unforgettable—big, roomy, and state-of-the-art, with various buttons for different water flow, pressure, and messages. The beds are very comfortable, which is extremely important when traveling. They have a hidden bar behind Credenza doors offering coffee and spirits to make your stay cozier and more enjoyable. ( The spirits are extra)  The bedding is lovely, with fluffy pillows and soft sheets, so you can feel refreshed and ready for the next day while you roam Charleston. 

A PALMETTO Lounging Area

We truly loved our visit and enjoyed this hotel so much. The staff made you feel special and comfortable and the location was perfect for anywhere we needed to visit in Charleston. If you’re looking for an incredible place to stay in the HOLY CITY, I highly recommend you make reservations at THE PALMETTO. You’ll love it and tell everyone what a wonderful experience you had in Charleston. 

“A 10 out of 10 for Trey’s Chow Down Travel Adventures. Trey & Jana 

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Enjoy these features in every room

BAMFORD TOILETRIES

CUSTOM-EMBROIDERED SPA BATHROBES

PLUSH SLIPPERS

NESPRESSO MACHINE

MINIBAR

HAIRDRYER

STEAMER

IN-ROOM SAFE

55FLAT SCREEN CHROMECAST ENABLED TELEVISIONS

Enjoy these services provided during your stay:

COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI

DAILY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

NIGHTLY TURN-DOWN SERVICE

CUSTOM BICYCLES

VALET PARKING

24/7 FRONT DESK AND CONCIERGE

LAUNDRY AND DRY-CLEANING SERVICES

JW Marriott Marquis® Miami A 5-Star Hotel Paradise

Howdy Travel and Chow Down fans,

Welcome to the 305 beautiful Miami, Florida and the amaizng JW Marriott Marquis® Miami. A fully renovated first-class hotel that offers artful spaces, extreme bliss, chef driven eats, craft cocktails, and wonderful service. We loved this hotel! a perfect 10 out of 10 for us. We travel coast to coast, and JW Marriott properties always shine like a diamond. This one was extra special with all its offerings. A must visit in Miami.

Offering sophistication, colorful design, art, fashion, and technology with increbible views from any window. It is perfectly located in downtown and offers easy access to Wynwood Art District, the Frost Science Museum, the Perez Art Museum, and the Miami Design District. Amazing and well desined amenities include stunning hotel rooms and suites, a stainless steel sky pool, a Mediterranean restaurant, an inviting spa, full tennis court, baskball court, pool table lounge, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

If you’re traveling to the Miami area for business or pleasure I would highly recommend you stay and enjoy the now NEW JW Marriott Marquis® Miami. It’s a new officially approved Trey’s Chow Down travel destenation for all to enjoy.

You’re going to Thank me later!

Trey ( Chow Down Travel ) Chapman

 

DFW Staycation Relaxation Station!

Hobby Travel Fans

Omni Lobby relaxation

Trey’s Chow Down Travel has discovered another DFW Staycation hotspot right in the middle of the DFW area. It has everything you need to enjoy and indulge in the perfect relaxation staycation and not have to travel far from home. It offers beautiful rooms and suites with a gorgeous lobby to enjoy some cocktails and socialize. The outdoor areas are something like you would find in Las Vegas from an incredible pool area with private cabanas to delicious chef driven eats all centered around Lake Carolyn and an unforgettable outdoor play area.

Welcome to Omni Las Colinas Hotel where they merge city energy with tranquility. The waterfront location overlooking Lake Carolyn invites guests to a peaceful oasis amid the bustling business district. Guest accommodations at the hotel in Irving, TX are bold and spacious—a place to relax and unwind after a day of play, leisure, or business. All the hotel rooms offer charming views of Lake Carolyn and Las Colinas. You can dine in one of three indoor or alfresco restaurants committed to the finest chef driven local fare. You can relax and enjoy a gondola ride along the Mandalay Canal. Take a swim or go stand-up paddle-boarding, then enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa located within our hotel in Las Colinas.

A Unique, Dreamy and Picturesque Southern Travel Experience (Louisiana)

Welcome To The Dreamy Maison Madeleine

Have you ever seen pictures of a place so dreamy, beautiful, peaceful and picturesque you think to yourself, that can’t be real. It’s just not possible – there’s no way a place like that can exist in today’s world. Well, we discovered a place just like that in Lake Martin, Louisiana; a place so unbelievable we just wanted to pinch ourselves. It is simply known as Maison La Madeleine.

 

I’m going to tell you the rest of this fantastic story and how it all began so you can enjoy this incredibly unique travel destination that is rich in history, cozy vibes, southern hospitality, and food so delicious you will want to lick your plates clean after every meal.

 

This story starts back in 1860, when Jean Pierre Cenac walked to Bordeaux from the foothills of the Pyrenees and arrived in Algiers, Louisiana on Christmas Eve. He set up shop, got to work, and started making family history. Fast forward about 160 years and today Proprietress Madeleine Cenac and her husband Walt Adams own and operate one of the most incredible bed and breakfast travel destinations in the world: Maison La Madeleine. It’s located in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, adjacent to the Nature Conservancy’s 9,300-acre Cypress Island Preserve in Lake Martin, Louisiana.

 

 

Established as a Bed & Breakfast in 2005 by its owner Madeleine Cenac, it’s been a successful operation for going on 17 years. Madeleine and her family oversaw every little detail and put in years of blood, sweat and tears restoring a beautiful rustic 1840’s southern cottage. She’s extremely detail-oriented and every single item about the restoration, right down to the floor nails, was kept authentic and true to the times. As I walked around studying the details, the beauty, and soaking up the history, I was in a trance. It was so convincing that one would think they were actually back in the 1840’s, except for the modern conveniences.

 

They have also won accolades from the travel and tourism industry, magazines, programs and of course the tourists who are lucky enough to visit. They offer incredible service, history, fantastic stories, delicious meals, live music with a supper club series, incredible French Creole surroundings and accommodations fit for kings and queens.

 

I can’t begin to describe the feeling you get as you drive down the beautiful tree-lined roads on the way to the cottage. Your heart will smile because it’s absolutely breathtaking! The sights, smells, sounds, colors, and animals create a vision like you’re driving into a movie scene. When you finally arrive and step out into the beautiful world that is Masion La Madeleine, you will be in awe of the surrounding landscape and happenings.

 

 

The main house, or historic structure – a circa 1840 French Creole cottage – was moved to its location on Lake Martin in St. Martin Parish from property on the Vermillion River near Perry, Louisiana in 1997. Painstakingly restored and authentically furnished to its original grandeur, it serves as the centerpiece of the Bed & Breakfast. This is one of less than 50 such surviving 19th Century structures in the Acadiana Parishes.

 

When you enter the home, you get a warm cozy feeling that I can’t describe, except to say it’s pure bliss. From floor to ceiling and wall to wall its full of furnishings, artwork, and historical artifacts that would make any historian green with envy. My eyes and senses were on overload as I enjoyed it all – especially once I completely understood how much detail, hard work and dedication went into every aspect of this home and its surroundings.

 

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you get a key and start upstairs to your living quarters. The stairs creak and the wood pops as you make your way up the narrow staircase. As you slowly push the door open you see the beautiful hallway and rooms decorated so perfectly. It’s like you’ve entered a fairy tale. There are two bedrooms, complete with sitting areas and even a hidden sleeping nook for children to enjoy. Accompanying this is a little kitchen area and a wonderful cozy bathroom. The entire living quarters is inviting and warm, with history about the family and Maison La Madeleine.

 

 

You can stroll around and enjoy the unique, colorful, and beautiful landscape surroundings. When you’re done you can relax on the big front southern still pouch, or in the back by the river. My favorite place was the old Jesus Bar, which is behind the cottage main house. They have an incredible outdoor kitchen and seating area, but the Jesus Bar is where all the good stuff happens! You can also choose to enjoy a private cooking class from professional Cajun-Creole chefs who live close by and are some of the bests you will find. I would highly recommend a cooking class because it’s educational, fun, and packed with delicious eats.

 

” I’ve traveled a lot in my life and enjoy traveling to wonderful and beautiful destinations. Maison Madeleine is TRULY UNIQUE and should be enjoyed by anyone who loves to travel, learn about history, eat, drink, and enjoy Louisiana. If you have some extra time, take a boat ride on Lake Martin to look at gators, or stroll around the nearby Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. I fell in love with everything about this wonderful bed and breakfast and of course the amazing Madeleine and Walt.”

Special Thanks to Chef Herbert and Chef Vicki two incredibly talented authentic Cajun Chefs that are simply wonderful! 

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Trey & Jana ( Chow & Travel Hounds )

 

Walt, Madeleine & Trey at Jesus Bar + Herbert, Vicki, Jana & Trey Private Cajun Cooking Class + Trey Cooking + Jesus Bar From Door + Jana & Trey in Bliss.

 

Trey’s Chow Down Fresh Crawfish Étouffée and Trey’s Louisiana Bread Pudding ( Thank YOU Chef Walt and Chef Vicki ) 

Austin’s NEW Paradise for Relaxation – Renaissance Austin

Howdy Travel Partners!

As we travel the USA coast to coast in search of comfortable and unique destenations we’re sometimes extremely surprised but what we discover. That’s exactly what happened when we checked into the NEW Renaissance Austin located in North Austin. We discovered a world of bliss and beauty so perfect that it took us by total surprise. From the time we entered the front doors our weekend was filled with plush accommodations, tasty craft cocktails, delicious chef driven eats, beautiful views of the Texas Hill Country, and an outdoor entraining mecca complete with two pools.

The hotel went through a BIG and COMPLETE restoration, modernizing the guest rooms and suites. All of the accommodations are simply stunning, colorful and vibrant, featuring stylish décor, local artwork, and thoughtful amenities. Everything is TEXAS chic, and represents Texas music, fun and an active life style. From the hanging guitars to the cattle and livestock artwork, it’s TEXAS BEAUTIFUL, but also extremely inviting and very comfortable to enjoy a long weekend.

You can enjoy all-day dining with chef driven farm-to-table cuisine and craft cocktails at the Knotty Deck and Bar. There is dining available in the beautiful dinning area, at the bar or outdoors on one of the multiple decks. Oh, and you can’t forget the LUCKY PONY for poolside Texas inspired craft cocktails or fresh snacks. We found the dining and snacking options to be truly unlimited and always fresh and delicious.

 

Let’s talk about all of the incredible outdoor entertainment areas. They have four different patio areas on different levels, complete with fire pits, lounging areas, swinging chairs, games… all shaded with trees and landscape. A great feature was the mist machines in the trees, keeping you cool when you’re not enjoying the NEW pool area.  Speaking of which, they have two pools. Yes, two pools! One is located inside with a hot tub and the new pool is outside, offering a sundeck, hot tub and plenty of lounging areas to enjoy the outdoor life. They’ve added a fantastic music system to enjoy some good tunes with fresh craft cocktails so you can chill and get lost in time. When you spend time outside it’s like your miles away from the big city, even though it’s right there. The outdoor area is made for relaxation and good times, which allow you to recharge and enjoy life and that’s exactly what we did!

There is so much to discover at the NEW Renaissance Austin because it’s close to many venues and surrounded by Hill Country scenery. It offers North Austin charm and it celebrates the local character of Austin and the state of TEXAS. You can enjoy Savor Texas-inspired American fare at Knotty Deck & Bar, or lift your spirits with coffee, tacos and tequila from Choza. Enjoy the fitness center with the state-of-the-art Peloton room, 24-hour fitness room or one of our two sparkling pools. The scenic outdoor spaces are ideal for large or small events. You can easily explore North Austin from the hotel, just minutes from the Domain, the Austin Greenbelt and downtown Austin. A refreshing and unforgettable hotel experience awaits you at this four-star Renaissance hotel in North Austin, Texas. 

They’re a NEW officially approved Trey’s Chow Down Travel destination and a MUST Visit for anyone looking for a overnight, weekend, or a staycation with family and friends. It’s Austin’s NEW paradise for relaxation, fun or entertaining. Hope to see you poolside soon enjoying North Austin’s beautiful Hill Country.

Travel well and stay hungry!

Trey & Jana (Travel Hounds)

Kennedy Manor Bed & Breakfast (A little Slice of Heaven)

KENNEDY MANOR BED & BREAKFAST IN JEFFERSON, TX

Kennedy Manor, located in the heart of historic Jefferson, offers bed & breakfast accommodations with a gourmet breakfast. Six guest rooms feature antique furnishings, private baths with showers and modern amenities, individual climate control, flat-screen TVs with satellite, and complimentary WiFi.

Follow Website here …..Kennedy Manor Bed & breakfast 

In addition to the 6 guest rooms, Kennedy Manor offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the entire house. Guests can read a good book in the Library or spend time in the Music Parlor playing on the Grand Piano or spinning an old vinyl on the Victrola.

The large dining room can accommodate a full house of guests. Refreshments are available in 2 coffee bar areas in the home. The house has large hallways and spacious 13-foot ceilings, and a large wraparound porch.  The backyard area features an enclosed sunporch, custom brick patio with seating and a fire pit, and a beautiful goldfish pond for your enjoyment.

Kennedy Manor Bed and Breakfast is truly a little slice of heaven. They are a TEN out of TEN for Trey’s Chow Down Travel and a must visit if you love Bed & Breakfast places.

Thanks So Much,

Trey

The Best Place to stay in the French Quarter.

Hello New Orleans lovers,

At the Omni Royal a registered Historic Hotels of America.

Trey’s Chow Down Travel spends a lot of time in New Orleans. For over a decade we’ve been staying at the beautiful Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, located right in the middle of the French Quarter. It’s a historic hotel filled with fantastic New Orleans stories and folklore. The interior is beautifully decorated in a southern style, with stunning ornate marble and artwork.

It’s simply a fantastic place to stay and the central location makes it perfect for enjoying the historic French Quarter. From the world-famous Rib Room for the weekend brunches and dinners with live music, to the early morning room service, awesome rooftop pool with stunning views, and wonderful New Orleans style room choices. The hotel staff is always extremely nice and very helpful with local hot spots, events and happenings.

Live music, chef driven eats and world famous brunches at the Rib Room: The Rib Room Omni Royal At the

Everything is better with a GREAT story!

Very much like the City of New Orleans, the history of Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is one marked by a triumphant struggle to overcome life’s many tribulations. The hotel itself harkens back to the early 19th century, when New Orleans was rapidly becoming one of the nation’s most important ports. Thousands of merchants moved their products into the city, given its relative location at the mouth of the Mississippi River. All sorts of steamboats and sailing ships docked in New Orleans’ bustling wharfs, delivering such goods like sugarcane and cotton. In the 1830’s aspiring hotelier James Hewlett decided to use the location for the site of a grand hotel.

Hewlett, a Creole descended from the city’s black and French populations, had long yearned to own a magnificent holiday destination that would rival the St. Charles Hotel in its eloquence. He hoped that this facility would provide a meeting place for people of all backgrounds to congregate and relax. Hewlett broke ground on the project in 1838, recruiting architect Jacques Nicholas Bussiere De Poilly to oversee the project. De Poilly had been specifically tasked with recreating the sophisticated aura of Paris’ Rue de Rivoli inside the building. Called the “St. Louis Hotel,” it took the two men five years to complete. Part of the delay was the result of a massive fire that compromised the entire layout of the building. Crestfallen, Hewlett and De Poilly had to start rebuilding the structure nearly from scratch. But when the hotel finally opened in 1843, it stood as one of the most glorious buildings in downtown New Orleans. Its opening ceremony was attended by some 600 guests who quickly scattered throughout the hotel’s three luxurious floors.

The Incredible Roof Top Pool Area.

After World War II, a group of individuals led by Edith and Edgar Stern started to discuss the prospect of renovating the St. Louis Hotel as part of a large push to revitalize the entire French Quarter. After nearly a decade of deliberations, the Sterns and their allies were finally ready to finance the construction project. They hired architects Arthur Davis and Samuel Wilson Jr., to fully rehabilitate both the interior and exterior layout of the St. Louis Hotel. What Davis and Wilson managed to achieve was nothing short of miraculous, as they fully recreated the building’s grand Renaissance Revival-style architecture. Debuting once again in 1960, the hotel quickly resumed its place as one of the city’s great Grand Dames. It attracted many famous celebrities and politicians, including Muhammad Ali, Paul Newman, and even Lassie, the dog. The Stern family eventually sold the location to Aetna in 1980, which in turn, transferred it to the Sonesta Corporation.

Omni Hotels then acquired the lease in 1986, operating it as the “Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.” Today, Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is owned and operated by Omni Hotels & Resorts. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2010, Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is still a place to see and be seen in downtown New Orleans.

Book a stay or view website below.

The Omni Royal New Orleans, Louisiana 

We love the Omni Royal and If you’re traveling to New Orleans, I would highly recommend you stay at the Omni Royal and enjoy all it has to offer. I promise you’re going to fall in love with this incredible property and the Omni Staff.

They’re an officially approved Trey’s Chow Down Travel Destination to be enjoyed by all New Orleans LOVERS!

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A Texas Dreamy Ranch Resort Destination

AFFORDABLE, fun and activities for everyone! 

Cozy Outdoor Back Side Of Casita.

Tell your family, your friends, and heck tell your mama too. TREY’S CHOW DOWN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS has you covered AGAIN for a NEW wonderful stay-cation idea!

Grab your bags, your family, and your friends and head west to Graham, Texas. The new Oak Ranch Resort offers 3 private casitas and a bigger SUBTERRANEAN HOUSE for larger parties. This ranch is absolutely incredible. You will have the time of your life – we sure did!

Oak Ranch Resort is located in North Central Texas, fifteen minutes from Graham, Texas. Privately located on 57 acres, this secluded setting in the Eastern Cross Timbers and bottom lands of the Brazos River is home to wildlife, bird watching, fishing, star-gazing or just relaxing.

It’s new, it’s private, it’s cozy, it’s fun, it’s quiet, and it has everything you could want for a nice staycation. It offers a heated pool for those chilly country nights, or relax in the hot tub after a day of playing too hard. Each casita also offers a private hot tub. How can you go wrong with that? Oak Ranch Resort is just pure awesomeness.

Please view our video for the three private CASTIAS and LA CASA TIERRA it’s truly amazing.

GOLDEN ROCK CASITA 

https://airbnb.com/h/golden-rock-casita 

ROCKY RIDGE CASITA 

https://airbnb.com/h/rocky-ridge-casita  

SILVER MOON CASITA  

https://airbnb.com/h/silver-moon-casita

LA CASA TIERRA 

https://airbnb.com/h/lacasatierra 

Graham, Texas is a city in north-central Texas. It is the county seat and largest city of Young County. The downtown area offers fantastic shopping, dining and relaxation experiences. The downtown square is one mile in circumference, Graham’s downtown square is the largest in the entire country.

We loved Oak Ranch Resort and I guarantee you will too! Check out the website and book it today. You’re gonna be thanking OL’ TREY, I can promise you this!!

They’re an officially APPROVED Trey’s Chow Down Travel Destination for fun and relaxing times in Texas.

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Gorgeous Thompson Hotel Riverwalk (San Antonio)

Howdy Y’all!

Refreshing Craft Cocktail.

It’s travel time again with Trey’s Chow Down Road Trip’in the USA for creative chefs, deliciousness and unique travel destinations. Today we’re at the gorgeous Thompson Hotel on the RIVERWALK in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

When we heard about this beautiful hotel offering fantastic views overlooking the Riverwalk and downtown, we had to give them a visit. The Thompson is NEW to San Antonio, opening in the middle of 2021, but the classy, cozy and vibrant atmosphere makes it feel as if it has been there forever.

It’s truly impressive, rising above the Riverwalk for an elevated experience in this cultural epicenter. They offer stunning, unmatched skyline vistas, cozy and refined guest rooms, creative culinary delights, and incredible service. You can immersive yourself in the cool nightlife from the rooftop lounge, The Moon’s Daughter, or pony up to the bar and enjoy a Texas-whiskey while you enjoy the splendid San Antonio skyline.

My favorite option was enjoying cocktails on the pool deck in our private cabana overlooking the river walk. The pool area is amazing, with an overall feel of elegance with rich textures and beautiful colors. You can jump into the pool and enjoy the water right from your private cabana. Just perfect!

The hotel is perfectly positioned over the northern Riverwalk neighborhood, where we watched a boat parade float by at dusk. The lights from the boats beaming off the water and bouncing off the sides of the River Walk were gorgeous.

The incredible Spa Like Bathroom. (So Relaxing)

There are many rooms available and each one will make you feel like a king or queen. We enjoyed a suite complete with a living room, bar area and an incredible bathroom with a spa tube. The staff and room service were perfect; they made us feel like old friends. If you’re looking for a nice little getaway, I would highly recommend a suite for a weekend. You will thank me later!

The chef-driven culinary offerings are plenty! Everything is created and prepared in-house by a talented chef with a first-class culinary team. This isn’t your grandma’s cooking. You will fall in love with the creative, unique and unforgettable flavor profiles they offer. Using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, vegetables and spices, each dish I tried was colorful, loaded with flavor and delicious. I couldn’t find anything they offer that wasn’t pure culinary perfection.

Located close to the historic Texas Alamo, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, the River Walk and plenty of shopping you just can’t go wrong. If you’re looking for a new elevated experience that will immerse you in style, elegance, and a culinary wonderland with stunning views I would highly recommend a visit to the THOMPSON HOTEL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.  

Easily 10 Hats out of 10 for a perfect score. They’re an officially APPROVED Trey’s Chow Down Travel destination for all food and travel seekers to enjoy!

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“Until next time stay hungry and enjoy life my friends!” 

Trey (Chow Down) Chapman

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center ( A MUST VISIT )

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glenrose, Texas 

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glenrose, Texas is a MUST VISIT travel destination! Be sure to tag or share with family and friends who love great travel spots filled with animals, fun, education and friendly experiences. Trey’s Chow Down Travel is always road trip’in for unique, wonderful and fun experiences everyone will enjoy. If you love awesome and affordable travel destinations, we’ve found one! Every single animal responded to us – every single one I would talk to RESPONED with some form of expression. What an incredibly awesome experience!

 

 

The park was beautiful, clean, well-organized, easy to understand and the entire staff and team members were so nice, happy and polite. They made us feel like family with their inviting attitudes, big Texas smiles and HOWDY YALL’S! There’s a reason USA TODAY named it a ‘USA TODAY – 10 BEST’, because it’s INCREDIBLE! “Fossil Rim is the place to be if you LOVE authentic travel experiences with a friendly educational vibe that’s unforgettable.”

Fossil Rim is a NEW, OFFICIALLY APPROVED Trey’s Chow Down Travel Adventure and DESTINATION for 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

Fossil Rim depends on YOU – the visitors, members, and generous supporters to fuel our critical conservation programs to save threatened and endangered wildlife species and the land they live on.

You can DONOTE TO FOSSIL RIM. A ONE TIME TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

https://fossilrim.org/give/

Unique Blue Skies Retro Resort Texas Hill Country

Trey’s Chow Down TRAVEL heard about this incredibly cozy Palm Springs-style resort that’s a throwback to the retro classics. Located in the Hill Country, it’s an overnight retro dream close to Fredericksburg, Texas that we absolutely LOVED!

The Blue Skies Retro Resort is located approximately 3 hours from DFW and 1.5 hours from San Antonio and Austin. They’re nestled between the Texas Wine Trail and Enchanted Rock on TX Hwy 16, where the possibilities for fun, relaxation and adventure are endless.

The fully refurbished retro trailers are cozy, colorful, fun and clean. Each trailer offers WI-Fi, a small refrigerator, retro record player, a couch, kitchenette, and small bathroom. They also have an outdoor entertainment area with a fireplace (wood is included!) and a pool. It’s all you need for a quick, affordable get away.

 

 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Offering five Shasta trailers with private yards along with additional private bathrooms with vanities and outdoor showers, a pool and a covered pavilion for you to enjoy!

Each trailer offers:

  • Keyless entry
  • Full bed featuring a Casper® mattress
  • Luxury linens and pillows
  • Keurig single cup coffee
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Sink
  • AC/Heat
  • TV
  • Bluetooth radios and record player with records
  • Private yards
  • *19ft trailers have an additional twin bed in the back that also offers extra seating

 

The sunsets and sunrises are impeccable and the skies are a bright blue, so no need to even wander off the property as it provides a unique resort experience all on its own.

If you’re looking for an affordable and fun getaway, I would HIGHLY recommend a trip to BLUE SKIES RETRO RESORT. You will thank me later for the fun and relaxing time you will enjoy.

Disclaimer: I can’t be held responsible if you have TOO MUCH FUN!

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Trey ( Chow Down ) Chapman