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Happy Trails

Get Excited for Houston's Newest Parks

Two new noteworthy outdoor destinations.

08/09/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Welcome to Downtown

Three New Downtown Hotels Worthy of a Staycation

Luxury rooms, cocktails, and local retailers—yeah, we're obsessed.

08/09/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Beetles Mania!

Why You Should Check All The Trees in Your Yard This Month

Stopping invasive species starts at home.

08/07/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Here & Now

These New Houston-Based Travel Pros Are Ready to Plan Your Next Vacation

Sustainable group travel that's adventurous and affordable? We're in.

08/02/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Easy Listening

Find Your Travel Soundtrack

Music makes traveling far more memorable.

07/30/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Cool Stuff

Bayou Bend Is About to Get All Hipster This August

Axelrad and Decatur Bar & Pop Up's Rad on the Bend sounds pretty darn fun.

07/29/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Book 'Em, Danno

Three Impressive New Austin Hotels to Stay at This Fall

Loaner guitars, pool bars, and fresh margaritas made in your room are just a few of their many perks.

07/24/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Totally Tubular

Splashtown’s Wahoo Wave Is the Summer Adventure You’ve Been Waiting For

A tube, a slippery wall, and you.

07/22/2019 By Ivanka Perez

Open Road

Waikiki Beach Is a Great Girls' Foodie Trip

A story of sun, sisters, and spam.

07/22/2019 By Mai Pham

Download 'Em

Camping? Yachting? There's an App For That.

Two new Airbnb-style apps we're all about.

07/19/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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Why Every Houstonian Should Add Brazil to Their Bucket List

Rio de Janeiro is always alive.

07/18/2019 By Laura Gomez Quintero

Easy Breezy

10 Travel Accessories That Won't Weigh You Down

Keep calm and carry-on.

07/15/2019 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

What's The Big Dill?

Houston, We Have a Pickle Festival on the Way

In a Pickle Fest lands in Kingwood on September 7.

07/12/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Go Texan

An Ode to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

Wait, you can even spend the night? Who knew?

07/10/2019 By Jennifer Simonson

Great Escapes

How to Summer in Aspen

Luxury, the outdoors, and Kirby Ice House (!?) in beautiful Colorado.

07/08/2019 By Jayme Lamm

Great Escapes

Two Northern California Hotels Beckon for Late Summer Travel

We highly suggest booking a room at both.

07/03/2019 By Houstonia Staff

Taxing Times

A New Tax on Airbnbs Could Generate Millions for Houston Tourism and the Arts

Houston will now collect a Hotel Occupancy Tax on Airbnbs.

07/02/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Great Escapes

The Outdoors and Fine Art Collide For an Incredible Labor Day Event in Alpine

En Plein Air will draw painters and art lovers to Big Bend this September.

07/01/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Jetsetting

Grab These Flight Deals Before Midnight For Cheap Fall Travels

Sweat now, relax later.

06/27/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Destination: Downtown

We Don't Know What the New Downtown Park Will Be Called, But We're Excited About It

Expect quite a bit of lounging room, covered and open seating, a B-Cycle Station and bike-repair area, a fenced-in dog run, and a casual café with indoor and outdoor seating.

06/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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