A gigantic GRACIAS to Flicks and Food’s Johnnie Moët De La Garza for this fabulous post on my book, “100 Things To Do in San Antonio Before You Die.” Johnnie, a fellow SATX blogger, and I met at my Taco Cabana book launch this spring, and she’s been an ardent supporter ever since. Thanks, Johnnie!

The holidays are my favorite time of year in San Antonio. If you’re a native, take advantage of all our beautiful city has to offer. If you aren’t, book a trip! You won’t be sorry. In fact, I predict you’ll make it an annual pilgrimage.

De-stress. Stroll along the River Walk in a sea of lights hand-in-hand with your amor. Soak up San Antonio’s Christmas spirit. It’ll do you good. Check out Johnnie’s post for ideas on how to make the most of this time of year!

Denise Barkis Richter, Ph.D., author of “San Antonio’s Passport to Fun,” has been blogging about San Antonio since June of 2010. Follow her at facebook.com/SanAntonioTourist so that you’ll never miss a post. Her love affair with the Alamo City began at Hemisfair in 1968. She moved to San Antonio in 1979 as an 18-year-old college student, and San Antonio has been her home ever since. Denise completed certification to become a professional tour guide in 2019. Please contact her at sanantoniotourist at gmail dot com if you’d like for her to curate a fabulous San Antonio experience for you!