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#Travel Tuesday | Fall Hiking in Texas, Trails + Tips

by Samantha Strom on October 17, 2017

Fall is the perfect time to get out and explore, and what better way than with a scenic hike. And, no matter what corner of Texas you hail from (or if you’re smack dab in...

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How I Survived Hands-Free Driving with Cadillac Super Cruise

by Lauren Crow on October 11, 2017

The technology in Super Cruise™ will absolutely astound you once you get behind the wheel. Cadillac has created a true hands-free driving technology that will be available in their 2018 CT6. Once you have had the...

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#Travel Tuesday | Romance, Relaxation, Restaurants at Mexico’s El Dorado Seaside Suites

by Tracie Rogalinski on October 10, 2017

When you think of Mexico you might think of the crazy nightlife and endless partying, but that ship has sailed for me. My husband and I were looking for a trip filled with the three...

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#Travel Tuesday | History Comes Alive in Amsterdam on Emperor’s Canal

by Jennifer Simonson on October 3, 2017

Keizersgracht Canal image courtesy Jennifer Simonson Nicknamed “Venice of the North,”  the history of Amsterdam is intimately connected to its 60 miles of canals flowing through the city. The Dutch first dug canals in the...

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#TravelTuesday | Go On a Caribbean Journey at the Texas State Aquarium

by Gabi De la Rosa on September 26, 2017

Corpus Christi, nicknamed the “Sparkling City by the Sea” has added one more to its already long list of reasons to visit the Gulf Coast city. The Texas State Aquarium recently unveiled its newest addition,...

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#TravelTuesday: Marker Cellars, One Winery’s Effort to Save Texas

by Donna Long on September 19, 2017

In the heart of LBJ Grassland, an eco-friendly, family-run winery is dedicated to preserving Texas grassland one bird at a time. Mark and Becky Rogers, owners of Marker Cellars, a boutique winery in Alvord, Texas...

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#TravelTuesday: Colorado’s Epic Discovery Lives Up To Name

by Jennifer Simonson on September 12, 2017

“Is the park open yet,” asked three-year-old Melissa turning from her mother to stare expectantly out the restaurant window to a motionless chair lift. “Not yet honey,” her mother said. “We have to wait a...

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Oktoberfests Abound in Texas: Unpack your Lederhosen!

by Samantha Strom on September 5, 2017

Everyone loves a good Oktoberfest. Beer, German food, and dancing. The funny thing is, they don’t always happen in October! Even in Germany, where the celebration originated, they start the party in September.  Here are...

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The Valencia Group – Taking Over Texas One City at a Time

by Gabi De la Rosa on August 30, 2017

If you have done any travelling in Texas, chances are you have either stayed in or seen one of the Valencia Group’s hotels; their mission is to create upscale boutique hotels across the state. The...