#TXAway: The Carpenter Hotel, Austin

by Marika Flatt on January 27, 2021

Austin Carpenters Local 1266 completed its new union hall on South Lamar in 1949. Union members and the Ladies Auxiliary hosted meetings, dances and barbecues there until 2014. Then, sitting in a prime location just...

#TXAway: The Cotton Court Hotel, Lubbock, Texas

by Marika Flatt on January 14, 2021

Cotton Court in Lubbock is the perfect layover on the way to Colorado. We just love the Valencia Group’s selection of motor court style hotels spread around Texas. You’ve heard us talk before about Lone...

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A Gem Among Dallas Gems

by Brook Benten Jimenez on November 10, 2020

For the epitome of arts, fashion, dining, and sophistication, welcome to Dallas Arts District. Pre-COVID, this newly developed part of downtown Dallas was the place to see and be seen. Whether catching a Broadway show...

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#TravelTuesday: Hang Your 10-Gallon Hat at Big Tex’s New Neighbor

by Brook Benten Jimenez on October 13, 2020

If you’re looking for a place to hang your 10-gallon hat after a drive-thru the 2020 Texas State Fair (to take a commemorative photo with Big Tex), look no further than Deep Ellum's Kimpton Pittman...

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Slurpable Summer Poptails from Lone Star Court

by Margaret Richards on June 12, 2020

Want to kickstart your summer? Then try a boozy poptail—a delicious adult twist on a fondly remembered childhood treat. Brought to you by Austin’s retro-inspired hotel Lone Star Court, the poptails are fun and easy...

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#TravelTuesday: Look What’s Sitting on the Dock of Mission Bay

by Dana and Brian Maass on May 12, 2020

Off the Pacific shore of San Diego sits a beautiful saltwater habitat called Mission Bay. This trip was taken before the coronavirus pandemic. In these days of social distancing and staying safely at home, we...

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#TravelTuesday: Desert Adventures and Delightful Lodging

by Selena Swartzfager on February 11, 2020

Greater Palm Springs has the yin and the yang of adventure travel. The desert is an unusual and beautiful place. During geography class, most people learn about the deserts in the United States but, until...

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#TravelTuesday: 24 Hours in Houston

by Marika Flatt on February 4, 2020

Houston, we (don’t) have a problem! As the biggest city in Texas, Houston offers a lot of options when it comes to dining and accommodations. From intimate boutique establishments to luxurious resorts, Houston has something...

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#TXAway: Catching More Than Z’s at Austin’s Hotel ZaZa

by Marika Flatt and Leean Vargas on January 30, 2020

Located in the heart of downtown Austin within the Warehouse District, Hotel ZaZa combines big city sophistication with authentic Hollywood style around every corner. This Hotel ZaZa property features rustic, exposed brick throughout and iconic...