Day Trippin'

Spring Into Action with These 7 Day Trips

Got a day? We've got a road trip for you.

02/25/2019 By Houstonia Staff

Open Road

In Playa del Carmen, Mexico, a Lovely Resort Stay and a Mystical Quest

Do you believe in the Aluxob?

02/25/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

Why Haven't You Been to Mexico City Yet?

Be honest.

12/31/2018 By Scott Vogel

Open Road

In the Dominican Republic, Old-World Magic Meets Untarnished Seaside Beauty

We could live on this fantasy island forever.

10/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux

The Great Outdoors

Canada Is Home to the Most Gorgeous Lakes In the World

Cool down in Canada with Banff's natural splendor.

07/26/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

Facing Fears and Crossing Bridges in Sydney, Australia

Australia turns out to not be a bully after all.

07/20/2018 By Scott Vogel

Summer Travel

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Barcelona

Picasso, Gaudi, the Mediterranean, and you.

07/06/2018 By Catherine Wendlandt

Open Road

A Texan Family Treks Through Scotland

Exploring wide open spaces and keeping an eye out for Nessie.

04/24/2018 By Claudia Kolker

Open Road

Prepping for the Astros' Next World Series May Be Worth the Price of Palm Beach

Want to see what the country’s richest enclave and greatest baseball team have in common? This is the month.

02/26/2018 By Scott Vogel

Open Road

The Bahamas: Still Beautiful, and Now More Accessible Than Ever

Island life is now just a direct flight away.

01/30/2018 By Scott Vogel

Travel

Floating Away in Quito, the City of Clouds

Encountering upended expectations, fascinating contrasts, and terrifying taxi rides

12/04/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

Sedona Is a Surprising Desert Destination

Rock out in Arizona’s scenic wonderland.

08/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Travel

Seeking Ghosts of Summer Past in San Francisco

A journey to discern the San Francisco of myth from the San Francisco of reality at a time when misplaced nostalgia is all the rage

07/18/2017 By Scott Vogel

The High Life

This Summer's Guide to the Coolest Mountain Getaways

It’s hot, Houston. Head for the hills—no, make that mountains.

06/21/2017 By Catherine Matusow, Katharine Shilcutt, Cindy Hirschfeld, and Melissa Fields

The High Life

Take a Road Trip to Arkansas's Marvelous Ouachita Mountains

Mount Magazine offers the highest elevation in the Ouachitas—and it's less than a day's drive away!

06/21/2017 By Catherine Matusow

The High Life

10 Things You Must Do, See, Experience and Eat in Telluride

This is your bucket list for a cool Colorado town brimming with summertime fun.

06/21/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

The High Life

Tackle the Biggest Bike Park in the Rockies in Angel Fire

The New Mexico town popular with Texans offers thrills beyond skiing in the summer.

06/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The High Life

Park City Isn't Just for Snow Lovers

Ski towns are almost as popular during the summer as they are when the snow flies—and this Utah destination is no exception.

06/21/2017 By Melissa Fields

Open Road

Finding Mother-Daughter Compromise in San Juan, Puerto Rico

While I wanted to see the parts of San Juan that weren’t in the guidebooks, my mom was looking for a luxurious respite.

05/25/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Travel

Direct Flight of the Week: Philadelphia

With a city this packed with attractions, you'll want to plan out your trip well ahead of time.

04/19/2017 By Amber Groce

Travel Features

Spring Into Action with These 7 Day Trips

In Playa del Carmen, Mexico, a Lovely Resort Stay and a Mystical Quest

Why Haven't You Been to Mexico City Yet?

In the Dominican Republic, Old-World Magic Meets Untarnished Seaside Beauty

Canada Is Home to the Most Gorgeous Lakes In the World

Facing Fears and Crossing Bridges in Sydney, Australia

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Barcelona

A Texan Family Treks Through Scotland

Prepping for the Astros' Next World Series May Be Worth the Price of Palm Beach

The Bahamas: Still Beautiful, and Now More Accessible Than Ever

Popular Content

Stanton Welch Goes Greek with Sylvia

There's a Delightful Hidden Detail on the Houston Sports Hall of Famers' Custom Jackets

Learning About Texas History In Beaumont

We Asked Local Cheesemongers Questions About Cheese So You Don't Have To

At the MFAH, a Breathtaking van Gogh Retrospective

James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced; Chris Shepherd, Ninfa's in Running for Major Awards

Floating Away in Quito, the City of Clouds

Sedona Is a Surprising Desert Destination

Seeking Ghosts of Summer Past in San Francisco

This Summer's Guide to the Coolest Mountain Getaways

Take a Road Trip to Arkansas's Marvelous Ouachita Mountains

10 Things You Must Do, See, Experience and Eat in Telluride

Tackle the Biggest Bike Park in the Rockies in Angel Fire

Park City Isn't Just for Snow Lovers

Finding Mother-Daughter Compromise in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Direct Flight of the Week: Philadelphia

Latest Issue

Perfect Spring Day Trips