Where Texas Meets the Gulf: Planning the Ultimate Barrier Island Beach Retreat https://medium.com/@graysoncharlestx/where-texas-meets-the-gulf-planning-the-ultimate-barrier-island-beach-retreat-f4174730ca40 The choice of where to stay affects the overall experience of a holiday. It doesn’t matter if it’s a relaxing autumn week for a couple or a large family reunion in July knowing the local rental landscape.