We have a new umbrella for the pool and a Brookstone WiFi iPod speaker for the deck and the pool.  The umbrella takes the edge off  of the heat with some nice shade.  It is light and easy as an umbrella to put up. Screened vents open to allow some breeze through the umbrella. It is stored in the twin bedroom closet.  The Brookstone speaker is great for music on the patio or pool.  It will stream from the stereo inside or will play from your, or our iPod.

We have added a pair of 15x binoculars, a 60x spotting scope and a Brookstone outdoor wireless speaker to enjoy music on the balcony.

You can hold your next corporate or club meeting in the Wine and Dine Room at Diamond Beach in Galveston, Texas. A dozen of our team members met today in the morning and will enjoy the pools and beach this afternoon!  Great moral and team builder.

Lunch was served outside the Wine and Dine Room on the terrace overlooking the beach.

We have spent hours this summer floating around the lazy river pool at Diamond Beach Condominiums in Galveston, Texas.  The float speed is perfect and the ride is long.  If you get thirsty, you can just paddle in to th swim up bar and order a refreshment.

The slide is a blast and there is never a line!  Your own private Schlitterbahn.

Street Basketball II comes with
a mechanical “side to side” moving backboard and basket
for intense challenge and play! Awesome looks and full
featured dot-matrix display, coupled with a killer sound system with a built-in subwoofer creates thunderous basketball sound effects and action !

Table shuffleboard (also known as American shuffleboard, indoor shuffleboard or shufflepuck) is a game in which players push metal-and-plastic weighted pucks (also called weights) down a long and smooth wooden table into a scoring area at the opposite end of the table. Shooting is performed with the hand directly, as opposed to deck shuffleboard’s use of cue sticks.

NBA Pinball

CSI Pinball

Foosball

Spa treatments that sound good enough to eat? That’s what’s on the menu at the freshly opened Lulu’s Chocolate Spa at Diamond Beach.

Lulu and Frank Benavidez, who own the popular Lulu’s The Salon & Spa, 5205 Ave. U, in Galveston, are managing the spa at Diamond Beach.

Lulu’ Chocolate Spa is open Fridays and Saturdays but likely will extend hours as business progresses.

Spa treatments boast such decadent names as “Dark & Rich,” a deep-tissue massage, or “Chocolate Fix,” a Swedish massage with chocolate-scented oils. The spa also uses coffee in its treatments, including in detoxifying and anti-cellulite wraps.

For information, call 409-740-2462 or http://www.luluschocolatespa.com

Click this link for a PDF of the menu of services:

ChocSpa Menu

Mention you saw Lulu’s on Facebook and receive $25 off a massage or facial service.

There is a 25% discount on services on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark  www.schlitterbahn.com

The Colonel Paddlewheeler
www.moodygardens.com/attractions/colonel_paddlewheel_boat/

Moody Garden’s www.moodygardens.com

Texas Seaport Museum www.galvestonhistory.org/Texas_Seaport_Museum.asp

The Lonestar Flight Museum http://www.lsfm.org/

The Railroad Museum  (reopening late 2010)  www.galvestonrrmuseum.com

The Strand Historic Shopping District

Surfing Lessons from South Coast Surf and Fitness www.southcoastsurfandfitness.com

Miles of beaches for walking and sunbathing

Renting a bike or surrey and riding the Seawall www.islandbicyclecompany.com

Dip n Dots store on the Seawall

Magic Carpet put put golf on the seawall. http://www.galveston.com/magiccarpetgolf/

Take a ride out to the west end of the island and cross the bridge to the mainland over the San Luis Pass.  You can drive on the beach there.

Have lunch at the soda fountain at The Star Drug Store, the oldest drug store in Texas.  http://www.galvestonstardrug.com/

The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum http://www.oceanstaroec.com/

Galveston Duck Tours  covers 15 miles of Galveston by land and by sea.http://www.galvestonducks.com/

The Rainforest Cafe with state-of-the-art decor and animatronics.  www.galveston.com/rainforestcafe/

Go fishing in the bay for trout, redfish, and flounder.  www.galvestonbayfishing.com

The Olympia Grill is our favorite restaurant in Galveston.  The gyros are awesome. There are two locations.  There is the original with Greek charm on Seawall Blvd and the chic one on the water in downtown.  Food is great in both! http://www.olympiagrill.net/

Galveston Island Municipal golf Course has a wonderful layout with sandhill cranes roaming the course.  There are strong cross winds almost every day.

http://www.galveston.com/munigolf/

Cafe Michael Burger is a great little casual restaurant just west of Diamond Beach on the other side of the road.  Great burgers and German food.  Views of the beach from inside and on the patio.

Our three bedroom unit at Diamond Beach Condominiums in Galveston, Texas is now ready for the spring rental season.  Rates are $450 a night with a five night minimum.  You can check availability at:

http://www.vrbo.com/290421