Actually IAH is somewhat expensive. But it worth it. You can't beat roadtrips in TX. From the Frio and Camal rivers to Austin's 6th street, New Braunfels beerfest, the beer drinking good times on the saltwater in the other direction, and tons of places like Fredricksburg. Also you can't beat having the mexican border there.

Anyone who gets the opportunity to fly into Fredricksburg needs to do it. One of the best hotels there is is called the hangar hotel on property. Good times there.