The Shores at Lake Travis

Occupying 5,000 acres on the banks of the Colorado River, this informal condo resort is 2 miles from Lago Vista Golf Course and 12 miles from the Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Refuge. Casual 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condos feature full kitchens and dining rooms, as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some units have whirlpool tubs. Amenities consist of an outdoor pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs, as well as tennis courts and a game room. Activities include water skiing, boating and fishing.