Travel Spotlight: South Padre perfect for water sports

This 2008 photo courtesy of the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau shows windsurfers on the Laguna Madre Bay off the western shore of South Padre Island, Texas. A steady airstream in spring and fall make Laguna Madre Bay a popular place for activities that rely on wind, like kiteboarding and windsurfing. (AP Photo/South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau)