Travel & Outdoors

The Friendly Skies

Emirates Offers Early-Bird Fares to Italy and Beyond—If You Book Today

From Milan to Mumbai, get a jump on those summer vacation plans with international flight deals that expire at midnight.

03/03/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Luxe Life

Is Dubai Everything They Say It Is?

The world's fastest rollercoaster isn't the only reason to visit this modern oasis.

03/03/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

Why Bangkok? The Shopping, the Food, and the Two-Dollar Foot Massages

When a place isn’t exactly what you imagined, and that’s a-okay.

03/01/2016 By Gwendolyn Zepeda

Luck be a Lady

Calling All Female Wanderlusters

Win a trip to San Francisco with Magpie's #TravelThrowback contest.

02/26/2016 By Camilla Cook

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: Darling Downtown Bryan

College Station's twin city offers a Deco destination and a surprisingly walkable weekend.

02/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fees on Fees on Fees

Can You Really Trust a Budget Airline?

The short answer? Yes—as long as you pack light and read the fine print.

02/23/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Want/Need/Love

Rodeo Houston's Must-Have Accessory

Show off your Rodeo insider status with a pass cover from Baird & Baird.

02/23/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Friendly Skies

Flight Deals of the Week: All-Inclusive in Mexico and Round-Trip to China

Who says Spring Break is only for kids?

02/22/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

ATX

The Sweet Perks of Austin's Newest Boutique Inn, Hotel Van Zandt

Free bikes, reserved seating for concerts, and a bar named after a chicken—yep, it's Austin.

02/21/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Playa Time

How to Do the Mexican Riviera in 48 Hours

You can be in Cancún faster than you could drive from Conroe to Galveston.

02/19/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: La Grange

It's more than just the title of an overplayed ZZ Top song; it's the gateway to the Hill Country.

02/17/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Now Open

Pick Up a Houstonia at Our New Houstonia Store in IAH

Flying through Terminal C? You could win a free round-trip ticket on Delta while you're at it.

02/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Houston Serves Up Some Ace Tennis Courts

Free, lighted tennis courts cover the city—grab a racket and get out there.

02/13/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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

Cooking

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