Christine Ruiz Hopkins is a proud BOI, meaning she was “Born On the Island.” She was born and raised on Galveston and loves island living. For more than 30 years, she promoted Galveston. Her background makes her an expert on Galveston Island. She’s written more than 300 blogs on Galveston, coauthored 100 Things to Do in Galveston Before You Die with Heidi (released in 2020), and previously hosted several Galveston video series and a history podcast called Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. She’s also a local tour guide.

Heidi Lutz is an award-winning writer and designer who moved to Galveston for her first job out of college—working at the local newspaper. She got the sand between her toes as they say in Galveston, and three decades later she is still there living and loving island life. She is what locals call an IBC or “Islander By Choice.”
Heidi has spent half of her life learning about Galveston up close and personal as a reporter, editor, publicist, blogger, tour guide, and active community volunteer. Friends now turn to her for recommendations on best places to stay, visit, eat, and shop in Galveston and jokingly refer to her as the unofficial Galveston visitor’s bureau.