Wine, Dine and Jazz Festival Celebrates its 20th Year at Horseshoe Bay Resort

by Daniel Ramirez on November 27, 2025

Jubilant notes from brass and horns dance in the air, all while cups fill with the finest vintages from both near and far. One couldn’t be faulted for thinking they were summering in the Hamptons...

The Post Oak Hotel: Home Away From Home for the Holidays

by Michele Raphael on November 21, 2025

In Texas, you go big or you go home. At the Post Oak Hotel in Uptown Houston, you can do both. With personal touches that make you feel like family and ultra-luxurious accommodations and experiences,...

“San Antonio” spelled out in colorful block letters, adorned by catrin and catrina skeletons and a smiling skull with a butterfly design.

Top Day of the Dead Sights in San Antonio’s La Villita

by Joey Held on October 28, 2025

San Antonio is home to the largest Día de Los Muertos—or Day of the Dead—celebration in the United States. The holiday is traditionally observed on November 1 and 2, though many cities hold events throughout...

Colorful umbrellas hang above Rue du Petit-Champlain with Château Frontenac rising in the background.

Escape to Québec City, Canada: Time Travel with a Twist

by Sharon Kurtz on September 24, 2025

Sometimes, the best adventures don't require crossing an ocean.  My husband and I hopped a four-hour nonstop flight from DFW, and suddenly we were in Québec City—worlds away yet surprisingly close. Perched on the St....

“River of Angels”: Documentary Honors Kerrville After the July 4 Flood

by Bob Valleau on September 18, 2025

A filmmaker and a hometown daughter reflect on what it means to turn tragedy into testimony — and memory into meaning. When tragedy strikes a small town, the world often sees only the headlines —...

End-of-Summer Escape at Horseshoe Bay Resort

by Marika Flatt and Madi Hise on September 5, 2025

Just an hour and a half from the Round Rock area, Horseshoe Bay Resort is the perfect end-of-summer/fall retreat.  Nestled on the shores of the constant-level Lake LBJ, this Hill Country haven offers an easy...

TX Away: Escape the Bustling City to Discover Austin’s Scenic Sweet Retreat

by Leean Vargas on August 23, 2025

Looking for a travel destination that offers relaxation and Hill Country views, but still has access to downtown Austin? Try Hotel Viata where you can enjoy a unique blend of laid-back luxury and the city’s...

Soak Up the Season: Best Texas Destinations for End-of-Summer Fun

by Marika Flatt on August 15, 2025

As summer winds down, there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in a last-minute getaway or indulge in a weekend of pure Texas charm.  From luxurious city stays in Houston and Austin to serene escapes...

Celebrate National Vinyl Day Year-Round at Austin’s Otis Hotel

by Martin Ramirez on August 12, 2025

On a day that honors the cherished medium of vinyl, no other hotel reflects this respect better than The Otis Hotel.  Inspired by the idea that “Music is art,” The Otis Hotel weaves a rhythmic...