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A Texas Girl Gone New Yorker: Fashion Week, Food, & Live Jazz  

by Valerie Velazquez on March 4, 2016

It’s no surprise I made my way to Manhattan in New York via Austin, Texas - honed the Southern land of trending fashion, food, & music for any belle or a former Miss Texas Latina...

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Travel Tuesday: The Dominican Republic

by Alysha Kaye on March 1, 2016

Need a beach getaway that won’t break your bank? The Dominican Republic is the place for you. Mexico can be fun at times, but sometimes it’s better to go further than right next door —...

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SX60: Day 13 – What Gets You in Where?

by Daniel Ramirez on February 22, 2016

There's more than a healthy bit of confusion regarding what SXSW actually means, once you're on the ground in Downtown Austin. With venues booked months in advance and different badges, wristbands and RSVP lists, it's...

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SX60: Day 10 – The Parties to See and Be Seen Attending

by Daniel Ramirez on February 19, 2016

The SXSW party scene is an ever-shifting landscape. Years ago, the place to be was the Austin Music Awards Ceremony. SXSW was small enough to draw fewer attendees, and the ceremony became a who’s who...

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Travel Tuesday: Eilan Hotel & Sea World San Antonio

by Marika Flatt on February 16, 2016

Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for two or a family escape that involves Sea World or Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Eilan Hotel & Spa offers a nice respite from the hustle. Built in...

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SX60 | Day 2 – A Posh Place to Stay

by Daniel Ramirez on February 11, 2016

So you’ve decided to come to SXSW. Now, you need a POSH place to stay. It’s enough to make you rethink your decision. Hotels and condos and home swaps (oh my!) vie for position based...

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Travel Tuesday: Sights to See in Seguin

by Babs Chandrasoma on February 9, 2016

Seguin, Texas was originally settled as Walnut Springs, in the mid 1800s, and has grown into a close-knit community supported by loyal residents. Close to San Antonio and Austin, this quaint town offers much more...

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Travel Tuesday: Italian Vino in the Tuscany Countryside – Castello di Gabbiano

by Rita Cook on January 26, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13548" align="alignright" width="300"] The views are absolutely amazing. Photo courtesy of Castello di Gabbiano[/caption] Italian wines have always been a favorite on my palette. Couple that with the Chianti region in Italy and to...

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Travel Tuesday: Revitalize Yourself in Sedona, Arizona

by Marika Flatt on January 19, 2016

2016 should be a year for you to find time and space to rejuvenate and rekindle your spirit and we found the ideal place for you to do so, especially in the winter: Sedona and...