"Hill Country" charm in the heart of Texas

If it's high time to get out of town (let's be real, whenWestin La Cantera Resort isn't it) head to the Westin La Cantera in Texas Hill Country.

Go for the amazing food, the great golf and all the cool stuff close by: The Alamo, Fredericksburg and the Shops at La Cantera.

Skip the spa though - it needs a breath of fresh air - additional treatment rooms, innovative menu options and unique pre- and post-spa amenities. Because it's Westin La Cantera Resorta more of a boutique spa (less than a dozen treatment rooms), be prepared for scheduling blips if you're lining up spa and tee times.

"Some people call us in the morning and tell us they're going out for a round of golf and want a massage afterwards," says Pam Miller, spa manager. "Probably not something we can do."

The resort echoes Texas Colonial style, embodying the traditions and cultural diversity of Spanish Westin La Cantera Resortconquistadors, settlers and prospectors. Built atop a limestone quarry and home to two excellent golf courses, La Cantera is a soothing blend of modern comfort and good old-fashioned, Southwest hospitality.

Passport to Westin La Cantera Resort

• 508 rooms and suites
• Year built: 1999
• Close to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, The Alamo, The Palmer Course at La Cantera, The Resort Course at La Cantera, Huebner Oaks shopping
• Dining - Brannon's Café, La Cantera Grill, Steinheimer's Lounge, The Gantry, Francesca's at Sunset, Starbucks, Tio's Lobby Lounge
• 3 pools, spa, fitness facility
• Room Rates
• Standard Minimum: $235US
• Standard Maximum: $359US
• Suite Maximum: $525US