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One Particular Harbor Parrottheads have a new perch. Photos and story by Laurette Veres
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OU MIGHT RECALL THE BIG RESORT ON L AKE CONROE . Over the years it has had several names: Del Lago, La Torretta, La Torretta del Lago and La Torretta Lake Resort. Perhaps your high school prom was held here. My college sorority formal was, and my husband’s office holiday party. No matter what you called it, the resort on that one particular harbor on Lake Conroe is back, newly renovated and celebrity-themed. Jimmy Buffet’s brand of fun has taken over— introducing the Margaritaville Lake Resort. From 24
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the moment you enter the property, you feel the welcoming relaxation of the islands. A line of surfboards marks the entrance, a larger-than-life flip flop sculpture fills the lobby, 143 palm trees have been added to the landscape and the expansive lobby windows open up to a view of the lake. You’ll find the accommodations extremely well-appointed. Coral, blue and white create the color palette with pops of yellow, orange and green for a beachy vibe. Every surface is bright, shiny and clean. Faucet handles are shaped like whales' tales. Most rooms have balconies with great water views of the one particular harbor. The
