Travel & Outdoors

Hotel Boomtown

The Houstonian’s Guide to the Best New Hotels in the City

Call it Southern hospitality.

12/27/2019 Edited by Abby Ledoux

Year in Review

Your Favorite Outdoors Coverage of 2019

Running trails, a new BMX park, and asps gone wild (eek).

12/27/2019 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Year in Review

Our 10 Best Travel Stories of 2019

Catch up on our most-read travel blogs of the year.

12/26/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bucket List Trips

Diving the Wreckage of World War II in Beautiful Vanuatu

A diver's dream awaits in the South Pacific.

12/23/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Gustatory Getaway

How to Eat Like a Local in Mexico City

Mexico City might just love sushi and ramen more than Houston does.

12/20/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Coming Attractions

Houston Botanic Garden Gives Community a Sneak Peek in January

We can't wait to see the Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden.

12/19/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bucket List Trips

How to Get to Papua New Guinea

A flight to Sydney and a cruise later, paradise awaits.

12/18/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Bottoms Up

7 Ritzy Texas Getaways (and Staycations) for New Year's Eve

Hotel packages for those who love a champagne toast at midnight.

12/13/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Check The Box Yes or No

Memorial Park Wants To Know How Much You Like It

Take this survey by Dec. 31 to help build an ever better park.

12/12/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Running Notes

A Close Encounter With Coyotes in Memorial Park

A quiet night on the Seymour Lieberman Trail with three unexpected guests.

12/02/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ice House

On a Christmas Tree Farm, a Tiny House with Big Charm

Holiday Acres in Manvel makes for a festive weekend getaway.

12/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Black Friday

27 Travel Deals to Book By Cyber Monday

From Florida to Ireland, these are the sales to book now.

11/28/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Good Stuff

Cornelius Nursery Expands to Sugar Land

Also, get some poinsettias. They benefit a local charity!

11/27/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Run, Run Rudolph

Get Festive With These Holiday Hotel Packages Near and Far

It's not too late to get away in December.

11/26/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bah Humbug

Texas Has Some of the Deadliest Highways for Holiday Traffic

Why you should be especially vigilant when driving during the holidays.

11/20/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Great Escapes

Charming Curaçao Is Worth Exploring

World class dive sites, catamarans, and more for the itinerary.

11/19/2019 By Jayme Lamm

Run for the Hills

Two Hill Country Road Trips for Christmas Light Fanatics

When you've seen all of Houston's Christmas lights and you don't mind driving.

11/15/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Road Trips

There's an Epic Dance Hall Party in Seaton This Weekend

Hop in the car to celebrate the life of Alice Sulak, owner of Tom Sefcik Hall.

11/13/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Great Escapes

How to Do Marfa in 48 Hours

Yes, you can pull off a weekend in this desert land.

11/07/2019 By Janan Araujo-Siam

Hard Road to Travel

These Are the Worst Airports for Holiday Flight Delays

Surprise, Houston Hobby is among them.

11/04/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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