Travel & Outdoors

Float On

The Best Way to Book a Cruise

You can spend less traveling by sea than by land—if you know how to find the best deals.

08/12/2016 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Staycationing

The Westin, the Waterway and The Woodlands

The artful new hotel doesn't feel like The Woodlands—until it does.

08/11/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Weekly Deals

Spend Less than $100 on Flights This Week

One-way flights to Atlanta, Cincinnati, Denver or Vegas

08/10/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Dolly Would

Moonshine, Batmobiles and Dolly Parton: Welcome to Tennessee

There's more to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg than Dollywood—but, of course, there's that too.

08/08/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Smoke Signals

Travelers in China Don't Have to Forego Texas Barbecue

American-style smoked meat is popping up all over the (Chinese) map.

08/05/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Catch Fly Balls—and Pokémon!—at an Astros Game

Minute Maid Park brings Pokéstops and an '80s dress-up night to its lineup.

08/02/2016 By Leah Rose

Weekly Deals

Take Advantage of This Week’s Flight Discounts

Plus promo codes you don’t want to pass up.

08/01/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Texas Travel

Reasons to Visit Marfa Other Than Gossip Girl

There's more to this tiny town than a Prada "store."

07/27/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Weekly Deals

It's Time to Take an Affordable Trip Out of Houston

Upcoming rainy days calls for an affordable trip to Vegas, Mexico, Dominican Republic and more.

07/26/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Get Out

The 10 Best Activities at Discovery Green

The downtown park offers Houstonians everything from free fitness classes to young writer workshops.

07/25/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: Houston's Shadiest Spots for a Stroll

Under the leafy oaks and tall pines of our three favorite walking paths, you’ll be hard-pressed to tell you’re in the city at all.

07/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

#IGHouston

Take a Tour of Houston's 5 Best Paint Walls and Graffiti Murals

Show your friends on summer vacation what they're missing back home in Houston.

07/20/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Texas Travel

Essential Texas Trips: Rediscovering San Antonio

Time machines both literal and metaphorical abound in the Alamo City.

07/18/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

Finding An Oasis—and Facing Fears—in the West Texas Desert

Diving at Balmorhea State Park is worth the eight-hour drive from Houston.

07/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Rocky Mountain High

Tackle These 10 Bucket List Items When You're in Vail

Smart Houstonians hit the slopes in the summer, but that's not all there is to do in this ski village.

07/14/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Travel

At the Park Hotel Tokyo, the Art is the Deal

When life gives you lemons, redo the walls.

07/13/2016 Photography by Scott Vogel

Travel

8 Great Must-Dos in Guadalajara

From Gothic temples to tequila trains, there's no shortage of sights to see in this vibrant Mexican city.

07/12/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Augmented Reality

Houston's Top 10 Spots for Catching Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all!

07/12/2016 By Miranda Proctor

The Friendly Skies

Houston-to-Havana Flights Are on Their Way

United Airlines will begin offering non-stop flights to Cuba later this year.

07/08/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Yes, You Can Fly Round-Trip to Moscow for Under $500

Singapore Airlines is offering the non-stop flight special September through October.

07/07/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt