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Tuesday Travels: Big Bend

by Alysha Kaye on September 29, 2015

Hey Texans, do you need a getaway that fits your budget? Go camping! But not just any camping spot will do, right? You want something grand, something epic, somewhere that feels like you’re in a...

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Tuesday Travels: Peru, A South American Getaway

by Alysha Kaye on September 22, 2015

Until recently, all I knew about Peru was Machu Picchu, and I didn’t even know very much about that. But then I packed my bags and headed to South America with mediocre Spanish skills and...

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Tuesday Travels: Two Dallas Hotels for your Staying & Dining Pleasure

by Marika Flatt on September 15, 2015

Westin Galleria Dallas You’ll love the access to shopping (the hotel is in Dallas’ Galleria Mall), restaurants (in the mall and the myriad of choices on Belt Line) and other spots for fun like nail...

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Tuesday Travels: Coastal Maine

by Lydia Saldaña on September 8, 2015

Many Texans look north for travel adventures, especially in the heat of the summer, and if you are planning a continental U.S. trip, you can’t get further north than Maine. There are many travel draws...

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Tuesday Travels: Greenville, South Carolina

by By Paxton Kelly on September 1, 2015

When my mom first told me she was moving to Greenville, South Carolina, I said “Greenville? Never heard of it.” Four years later, I’ve spent one month of every summer and many holidays in the...

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Tuesday Travels: Colorado Brewers Festival, Fort Collins

by Lydia Saldaña on August 18, 2015

A favorite destination for Texans to escape the summer heat is Colorado. A favorite summertime beverage is beer. So what could make a visit better than an opportunity to sample the very best brews Colorado...

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Tuesday Travels: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs

by Marika Flatt on August 11, 2015

It’s one of the most famous resorts in the U.S.-- The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The palatial estate, whose doors opened in 1918, covers multiple grand buildings and towers and hearkens back to the...

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Tuesday Travels: Close Out Summer with a Texas Staycation at the JW Marriott

by Sara D'Spain on August 4, 2015

With August now upon us, it seems that summer is over. Our thoughts turn to school supplies and class schedules and that busy pace of school-year life. But that doesn’t mean time has run out...

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Tuesday Travels: Padre Island National Seashore – A Treasure on the Texas Coast

by Gabi De La Rosa on July 28, 2015

Padre lsland National Seashore is consistently named one of the top five beaches in Texas for very good reason. You are guaranteed to find something for everyone in your family on this 70-mile stretch of...