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Texas' first Jimmy Buffett-inspired resort opens for summer escapes Texas' first Jimmy Buffett-inspired resort opens for summer escapes By Steven Devadanam

7.6.20  |  4:15 pm

Jimmy Buffett fans are in luck. The first Texas location of Margaritaville Lake Resort has officially opened to guests. Set ...

Now Open

Landmark Texas estate opens doors to stunning hotel and restaurant Landmark Texas estate opens doors to stunning hotel and restaurant By Katie Friel

7.3.20  |  10:15 am

Austin's storied Commodore Perry Estate is entering its next chapter as a luxury destination resort. On Monday, June 29 ...

Holiday bummer

Beloved Texas beaches close for 4th of July weekend due to COVID-19 Beloved Texas beaches close for 4th of July weekend due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

7.2.20  |  12:15 pm

Vacationers hoping to while away the 4th of July weekend on a Galveston beach will have to look elsewhere. Ditto ...

Coronavirus News

Face coverings now a mandatory thing at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Face coverings now a mandatory thing at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport By Teresa Gubbins

7.2.20  |  9:46 am

With coronavirus cases rising exponentially across the state of Texas, airports are starting to take precautions and that includes Dallas-Fort ...

Earth to Mars

Blast to Mars in this stellar new exhibit at a Texas science museum Blast to Mars in this stellar new exhibit at a Texas science museum By Steven Devadanam

6.30.20  |  3:45 pm

Given the state of the world in 2020, one couldn’t be blamed for fantasizing about life on another planet ...

Get out of town

West Texas steakhouse with ranch cabins beckons for rustic getaway West Texas steakhouse with ranch cabins beckons for rustic getaway By Cindy Brzostowski

6.26.20  |  2:50 pm

Though many are eager to travel again after the lockdown, a crowded destination is probably the last place to visit ...

Travel Advisory

New York imposes quarantine for Texas travelers after COVID-19 spike New York imposes quarantine for Texas travelers after COVID-19 spike By Katie Friel

6.24.20  |  2:30 pm

Travelers from Texas going to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must quarantine for 14 days or face a hefty ...

cruise controlled

Carnival Cruise Line suspends travel from Galveston through September Carnival Cruise Line suspends travel from Galveston through September By Steven Devadanam

6.22.20  |  2:40 pm

In a major reversal of course amid the coronavirus pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line now says it will cancel all North ...

Flight plans

New affordable hop-on jet service takes flight from Dallas Love Field New affordable hop-on jet service takes flight from Dallas Love Field By Diana Oates

6.18.20  |  10:14 am

A hop-on jet service called JSX has sky-high expectations for its first flight out of its new private terminal at ...

Hotel News

Details on restaurant at Kimpton Pittman Hotel in Dallas' Deep Ellum Details on restaurant at Kimpton Pittman Hotel in Dallas' Deep Ellum By Teresa Gubbins

6.16.20  |  5:23 pm

The day draws near for a prominent hotel, opening in a historic building in Deep Ellum: The Kimpton Pittman Hotel ...

Hitting the road again

Affordable green bus service resumes most popular route from Dallas Affordable green bus service resumes most popular route from Dallas By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.12.20  |  10:16 am

While travelers still may be warming up to the idea of flying amid the coronavirus pandemic, an affordable bus company ...

Surf's Up

Famed Texas waterparks slide back into business for triple-digit temps Famed Texas waterparks slide back into business for triple-digit temps By Katie Friel

6.9.20  |  5:59 pm

It's early June and if these triple-digit temps are any indication, Texas is in for a very hot summer ...

Back on track

Dallas-based bus operator hits road again across Texas and Oklahoma Dallas-based bus operator hits road again across Texas and Oklahoma By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.9.20  |  3:11 pm

Vonlane buses are revving their engines again. After weeks without service due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Dallas-based luxury bus ...

Texas travel

New RV experience wheels Hill Country vibe into unlikely Texas city New RV experience wheels Hill Country vibe into unlikely Texas city By Steven Devadanam

6.8.20  |  2:58 pm

The advent of summer means Americans are geared up to travel — especially after enduring months of  COVID-19 lockdown. But as ...

Airport News

Spirit Airlines ramps back up nonstop flights out of DFW Airport Spirit Airlines ramps back up nonstop flights out of DFW Airport By Teresa Gubbins

6.8.20  |  9:55 am

With COVID-19 shutdowns starting to be lifted, Florida-based discount carrier Spirit Airlines is restarting the engines on 13 nonstop routes ...

Coronavirus News

American Airlines flights pick back up in response to customer demand American Airlines flights pick back up in response to customer demand By Teresa Gubbins

6.4.20  |  9:30 am

In the latest step of recovery from the coronavirus shutdown, American Airlines is reigniting summer travel by restoring more flights ...

Beach vacay

Texas fave makes waves as top spot on list of affordable U.S. beaches Texas fave makes waves as top spot on list of affordable U.S. beaches By John Egan

6.2.20  |  9:27 am

Texans are seeking respite now, as stress levels have been high for months during the coronavirus pandemic. During these chaotic ...

Beachy News

American Airlines unfurls summer travel deals — can you say Miami American Airlines unfurls summer travel deals — can you say Miami By Teresa Gubbins

6.1.20  |  9:27 am

The coronavirus may still be among us, but that will not stop us from getting to the beach. American Airlines ...

Texas getaways

Texas' swankiest destination spa unveils multimillion-dollar upgrades Texas' swankiest destination spa unveils multimillion-dollar upgrades By Celestina Blok

5.29.20  |  4:43 pm

For Lake Austin Spa Resort, the dreamy health and wellness retreat just outside Austin, the pandemic provided just enough pause ...