Travel & Outdoors

Travel

How to Do Rome with the Kids in Tow

The Eternal City can also be one of the most family-friendly European destinations, if you know where to go.

09/12/2016 By Teresa Rodriguez

Waterways

Race On: The 3rd Annual Cypress Creek Regatta

This weekend's big race raises money for the Bayou Preservation Association.

09/12/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Beer Run

Get Out: The Hows (and Whys) of Hashing

Why have a beer crawl when this fun-run offers boobs, booze and balls?

09/09/2016 By Leah Lucio

Travel

The Best Way to Get to Machu Picchu, a Long and Tricky Trip

Plus: the salt pools, hot springs, real-deal markets and amazing ruins you shouldn't overlook on the way there.

09/08/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Grape Expectations

Think You Can't Take a Winery Vacation in Texas? Messina Hof Proves You Wrong

Eat, drink, be merry and sleep it off with the 39-year-old winery.

09/08/2016 By Jody T. Morse

5 Stars

How to Decipher Travel Reviews

You can't judge a book by its cover, nor a hotel by its TripAdvisor reviews.

09/02/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

In Santorini, a White and Blue Post-Summer Getaway

Wind down the Greek way—with wine—on the scenic island of Oia.

09/01/2016 By Yasmine Saqer

The Great Outdoors

Learn to Camp This Weekend—for Free

The Baytown Nature Center and REI are teaming up to offer a Camping 101 course for the whole family.

09/01/2016 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

The Snarkivist

How to Survive Southern Decadence (and Look Good, Too)

Shirts are optional. Practical footwear is not.

08/31/2016 By Javier Garza

Off-Season Oasis

5 Fun Reasons to Head to Uvalde County This Fall

Tubing season on the Frio is coming to a close, but fall is the best time to visit Garner State Park and other Hill Country destinations.

08/30/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Island Time

How to Make the Most Out of Three Days in Belize

San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye may be tiny, but it has tons to offer the weekend tourist.

08/29/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Keep it Movin'

Houston's Bike Share Program to Triple in Size

Over the next two years, the program will add nearly 600 bikes.

08/24/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

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

Travel Light

How to Pack for an International Vacation in a Purse

Going on vacation is about leaving it all behind, right?

08/22/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Endless Summer

Tanker Surfing, Born in Galveston Bay, Remains an Extreme, Elusive Sport

Dropping in on the exclusive, members-only sport, trailing tankers and riding the waves.

08/22/2016 By Steven Devadanam

Road Trip

Weekend Getaway: Weird and Wonderful Austin

Think you're over Austin? Think you've seen it all? You may be wrong.

08/19/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Drink It In

Kids Back in School? Crack Open a Cold One at the Arboretum

Celebrate the return of the school year in a very non-school-night way with Saint Arnold beer.

08/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekly Steals

This Week's Top 10 Flight and Vacation Package Deals

Visit Belize, Grand Bahama Islands, Panama City and Italy—all for under a grand.

08/17/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Drink Up

In Fort Collins, Colorado, a Hidden Beer Mecca Awaits

This college town will fulfill your wildest craft brewery dreams.

08/16/2016 By Kyndall Krist