Travel & Outdoors

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: El Paso

Because let's face it, you're never going to drive to this city of extremes—but you should visit.

02/12/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Start Your Engines

Ever Wanted to Race a Lamborghini? Now You Can

Fittipaldi Exotic Driving lets you take its luxury fleet of Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches around the race track.

02/10/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: Go Crazy for Crawfish in Crosby

Forget barbecue pilgrimages—this time of year calls for a crawfish crawl.

02/09/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Valentine's Pas de Deux at Haras Hacienda

An equestrian show after dinner isn't the only thing that sets this Magnolia inn apart.

02/05/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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In Hyde Park, a Culinary Boot Camp Awaits

Chefs travel from around the world to sharpen their skills at the CIA—and you can too.

02/05/2016 By Scott Vogel

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Kansas City

See the cool side of Kansas (and Missouri).

02/04/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

X Marks the Spot

When in Rome, Geocache

Who said treasure hunts were only for for Tom Hanks and Nicolas Cage movies?

02/03/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: Mardi Gras with the Locals in Galveston

Join the state's largest Mardi Gras celebration this weekend.

02/02/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Stay the Night at the Lake Houston Wilderness Park

The only City of Houston park to allow overnight camping has more in store than just a few cabins.

01/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Under 100

100 Miles of Less: Get Off the Grid in the Big Slough

Ever wondered what Texas looked like before we paved a bunch of it?

01/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

More Cowbell

Smoke on the Water: The Legends of Rock Cruise

Set sail with a ship full of rock stars.

01/25/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Biking the Anthills in Terry Hershey Park

Take in 500 unspoiled acres of Buffalo Bayou from your bike.

01/22/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Albuquerque

A history buff's dream, just 90 minutes away.

01/21/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Beautiful Barcelona, a City Like No Other

There aren't many cities in the world that rival the buildings of Barcelona.

01/21/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: The Best Mardi Gras You've Never Heard Of

In Port Arthur, a Southeast Texas-style Fat Tuesday celebration enters its 23rd year.

01/19/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Born on the Bayou

Celebrate 50 Years of Bayou Preservation Tonight

"Laura Day" will commemorate the first ship to prove Houston's worth as a port city.

01/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Cheer on the Houston Marathon from Buffalo Bayou Park

This weekend brings one of the year's best excuses to explore the newly-spiffed-up Buffalo Bayou Park.

01/15/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekly Deals

Who Says You Need to Win the Powerball to Travel?

Check out this week’s low-priced flights and start your vacation now.

01/15/2016 By Marianella Orlando

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Tulsa

From Art Deco to modern art, waterfalls to waterfront views, sophisticated Tulsa is full of surprises.

01/14/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ahoy!

Cruising for Deals: How to Book an Excursion on the Cheap

How to do and see more on your cruise while spending less and less.

01/13/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

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Travel & Outdoors

Direct Flight of the Week: El Paso

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In Hyde Park, a Culinary Boot Camp Awaits

Direct Flight of the Week: Kansas City

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100 Miles or Less: Mardi Gras with the Locals in Galveston

Get Out: Stay the Night at the Lake Houston Wilderness Park

100 Miles of Less: Get Off the Grid in the Big Slough

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