TRAVEL BUG

Places to Visit This Spring With a Direct Flight Out of Houston

Stay at a beachfront hotel in Costa Rica, or explore Pittsburgh and Oklahoma City.

03/02/2022 By Geneva Diaz

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Central America

Seven immigrants from Central America share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Catherine Matusow, Gwendolyn Knapp, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

Jetsetting

Grab These Flight Deals Before Midnight For Cheap Fall Travels

Sweat now, relax later.

06/27/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The First

Under-the-Radar Spots to Shine at Inaugural Latin Restaurant Weeks

The June 2-16 event will span cultures and cuisines.

05/30/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

¡Pura Vida!

Traveling Through Costa Rica: Then and Now

Once a backpacker, now a resort-lover—it's all good in CR.

05/29/2019 By Jennifer Simonson

Pura Vida

An Escape to Costa Rica's Papagayo Peninsula

Planet Hollywood in Costa? Yes, you should book it.

03/12/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

5 Ways Costa Rica Makes for a Ridiculously Easy Vacation Destination

The so-called Switzerland of Central America is a Houstonian's dream.

04/05/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Southwest Offering Last-Minute Flight Deals Through Thursday

Fares start at $59, but you have to book by December 29.

12/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekly Deals

Welcome Fall With a Trip to Dubai, Costa Rica or Thailand

Make those last-minute Labor Day plans now.

08/31/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Weekly Travel Deals

End the Summer Season in Costa Rica or Canada

Kayak.com is offering flights under $500, along with many more deals.

08/22/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Pura Vida

5 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica If You Only Have a Few Days

Don't mind that dormant volcano; it just means there are plenty of hot springs nearby.

06/23/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

In Costa Rica, a Short Flight and Bumpy Drive Lead to Untold Riches

Are you up for one heck of a road trip?

05/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Save Big

Check Out These Low Fares for Domestic and International Flights

Travel around the country or visit Belize and Hawaii for an affordable price.

09/16/2015 By Marianella Orlando

Nuts are complimentary

Houston's Most Recent Airplane Stowaway Was Too Cute

A baby squirrel hitched a ride from Costa Rica to Houston last month.

03/11/2015 By Andrew Husband