Travel & Destinations
Discover cruises and bucket list destinations tailored for the seasoned traveler. Enjoy accessible vacations that prioritize cultural experiences and mature-friendly resorts.
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Breckenridge: An Easy Winter Getaway from Texas
Breckenridge is an outdoor paradise in the winter, with breathtaking mountain views and some of the country’s most famous slopes.…
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A Recipe for a Happy, Successful Family Vacation
Now that many Covid travel restrictions have been lifted, we can now enjoy the company of family and friends once…
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All Aboard the Denali Star
Above photo by Dave Blazejewski ~ A Ride on the Scenic Alaska Railroad When I had a chance to grab…
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Call Me a (Water) Taxi!
I want to live in a tiny house on stilts, in the middle of George Bush Turnpike, on the overpass…
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Glamp in Luxury for the Perfect Bastrop Getaway
We wanted something different to spend a weekend. I had heard of glamping — “glamorous camping” — so I did…
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Key West: An Easy Vacation from Texas
By: Sharon Kurtz~ Closer to Cuba than Miami, Key West is Florida’s southernmost tropical Paradise with a unique mixture of…
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Famous American Artists and the Places that Inspired Them
By: Noreen Kompanik ~ Every artist finds a source of inspiration that unlocks their creative talents and resonates in their…
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Ditch Big Cities for the Smaller Towns
As we slowly ease our way out of this pandemic, travelers are selecting some off-the-beaten path destinations in lieu of…
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Notes on Texas
I wasn’t born in Texas, but I moved here as fast as I could. Now having lived here for more…
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Get Outside: Two Fort Worth Favorites Inspire Outdoor Activity
“Go play outside and don’t come back until lunchtime,” mom used to say each summer. We didn’t know then that…
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Destination Texas: A Whole Lotta Llama Love
Photos by Sharon Kurtz~ Everyone loves llamas. They’re are among the most adorable animals on earth. You can get llama…
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Five Places That Nourish the Soul and Mend the Spirit
We can all agree that dismissing 2020 as a “challenging year” feels like an understatement. The stress, fear, loss, and…
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Five U.S. Wine Destinations We Can’t Wait to Visit Again
Galileo once said, “Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” While wine lovers know that Napa and Sonoma are spectacularly…
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Make Family Memories on a Safari in Texas
Photo by Garret Gosdin ~ Take your grandchildren on an adventure they may not otherwise experience with their parents! A…
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Back Into the Skies
What it’s like to fly in today’s COVID world I’ve missed flying. At least, I’ve missed the excitement and anticipation…
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Put Your Feet On These Main Streets!
Five historic towns for a charming daytrip The Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) is committed to protecting the history of…
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