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Destination Austin (and Willie!) this 4th of July

by Britni Rachal on June 24, 2019

The Lone Star State’s favorite red headed stranger is at it again. Texas’ most beloved son, Willie Nelson, is holding his fourth annual 4th of July Picnic at Circuit of the Americas, making Austin a...

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#TravelTuesday: 4 Top Reasons Why South Africa Should Be Your Next Travel Destination

by Alicia Saba, The Splendid Traveler on June 18, 2019

South Africa is a year-around destination and really has it all - diverse scenery, world-class cities, wildlife and culture. In one visit, you can have an array of different experiences, making it an attractive and...

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Summer Family Fun with the Kids, Texas-Style

by Marika Flatt and Cullen Parker on June 14, 2019

Things are heating up around Texas! With the kids out of school, summer vacation is the perfect time to explore our great state and get in some much-needed relaxation. Here are our top picks for...

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#TravelTuesday: The Perfect Daycation at the Boardwalk at Towne Lake

by Gabi De la Rosa on June 11, 2019

Need to get away from your daily Houston grind, but don’t want to have to pack a suitcase or worry about long lines at the airport? Then plan a day visit to The Boardwalk at...

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#TravelTuesday: Mountain Shadows, a Risen Phoenix in Paradise Valley, Arizona

by Dana Kent Maass & Brian Maass on June 4, 2019

Forty years after first opening its doors, Mountain Shadows resort has risen transformed, like the proverbial phoenix, in Arizona’s most aptly-named valley. Sitting in Paradise Valley, at the foot of both Camelback and Mummy Mountains,...

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#TravelTuesday: The Rise of the Luxury Travel Advisor

by Sharda Prashad & Margaret Richards on May 28, 2019

One of her advisors needed to close both a half million dollar world cruise deal and a half million dollar land tour deal before the weekend.   It was Friday afternoon and Michelle Leal was...

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Culinary Chicago, How To Eat Your Way Across the Windy City

by Marika Flatt on May 24, 2019

I love walking around Chicago! It’s one of my favorite cities to explore. There’s a peaceful electricity in Chi-Town (unlike the red hot fire electricity of NYC). Each time I’m there, I try to walk...

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#TravelTuesday: Norwegian Brings Joy to the World of Cruising

by Dana Kent Maass on May 21, 2019

With fond memories of the 2018 “Norwegian Bliss” inaugural cruise out of Miami, Florida, this traveler jumped at the opportunity to sample the Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest family member and sister ship to the...

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South Rims, a Foodie Surprise in Williams, Arizona

by Dana Kent Maass on May 17, 2019

After a long day exploring the Grand Canyon recently, my travel partner and I left the South Rim feeling awestruck by this natural wonder, which we had always dreamed of experiencing. While buoyed by its...