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RedCoach luxury bus service fires up flash sale with $1.50 fares from Dallas

Ride to Austin for $3.

Courtesy of RedCoach

Luxury bus operator RedCoach, already known for its affordable $15 fares, is slashing tickets to rock-bottom prices for a limited time.

From February 24 to March 8, RedCoach is offering a 90 percent discount to the Dallas market for university students and the general population, according to a release.

That makes a $15 ride to Austin or Houston just $1.50 one-way or $3 round-trip. Less than a gallon of gas, the company notes.

"Travel and gas prices continue to rise, which is putting a damper on travel plans," the release says. "RedCoach is offering this promotion as part of its commitment to providing luxury travel at an affordable rate, for everyone."

The discount is available for all routes to and from both Dallas-area departure points — in downtown Dallas and a newly opened stop in Richardson (five minutes from University of Texas at Dallas).

Eligible routes are:

Dallas to Houston / Houston to Dallas
Dallas to Waco / Waco to Dallas
Dallas to Austin / Austin to Dallas
Richardson to Houston / Houston to Richardson
Richardson to Waco / Waco to Richardson
Richardson to Austin / Austin to Richardson

The only route that is not eligible for the promotion is College Station.

Travelers to and from Dallas and Richardson can use the following discount codes when booking online to get the discount:

UTD90 – University of Texas at Dallas students
UTA90 – University of Texas at Arlington students
SMU90 – Southern Methodist University students
DALLAS90 – All Dallas travelers

RedCoach, which launched in Texas in 2021, bills itself as an affordable option for luxury transportation and offers first class (27 seats), business class (38 seats), and economy class (56 seats). Perks for first and business class include extra legroom (always a plus) and the ability to recline seats up to 140 degrees.

Amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard entertainment, complimentary snacks and water, and no baggage fees.

RedCoach competes against Dallas-based Vonlane, which serves Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. RedCoach bills itself as an affordable option for luxury transportation.

Everyday prices start as low as $15 for one-way trips (Houston to Dallas and Houston to Austin, for example). A RedRider program allows users to rack up travel points and earn free tickets.

RedCoach’s current pickup and drop-off points in Texas are:

Dallas — Curbside adjacent to Café Herrera and Omni Dallas Hotel entrance, 593 S. Lamar St.
Richardson — 170 W. Campbell Rd.
Austin — Embassy Suites by Hilton, 300 S. Congress Ave.
College Station — Texas A&M University’s Wisenbaker Engineering Building, 188 Bizzell St.
Waco — 249 Daughtrey Ave. (new address)
Houston — Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center, 904 Dallas St.
Katy — Buc-ee's, 27700 Katy Fwy.

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Refreshed & renewed

Luxury Texas Hill Country resort unveils stylish spa glow-up

Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas

The spa boutique is all Hill Country charm.

The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio is giving guests a reason to linger longer: The Windflower Spa has completed a full refresh with new treatment rooms, a sunlit event space, poolside lounges, and upgraded amenities integrated with the resort’s new luxury villas.

“We are thrilled to continue to elevate our resort experience with the debut of the updated Windflower Spa, available to our guests and local community,” says Steven J. Smith, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, in a release. “Our gorgeous and tranquil setting, surrounded by giant oak trees and lush greenery, lends itself to relaxation and serenity.”

The spa renovation includes a 1,105-square-foot customizable event space, the Talpa Room, decked out with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the outdoor pool. The venue offers a space for wellness-themed gatherings and group events.

The nearby pool has been refinished and updated with seating areas featuring new lounge chairs and revamped landscaping. Inside, the spa received snazzy new décor, artwork, fixtures, and a salon equipped with state-of-the-art manicure and pedicure stations.

The pool got a refresh, too.Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas

Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas

The spa boutique is all Hill Country charm.

Keeping with the ranch-chic theme, Windflower’s spa treatments draw inspiration from local botanicals and the property’s legacy. Services include CBD-infused facials, a deluxe pedicure retreat, and Aunt Mary’s Herbal Remedies, which features aromatherapy, gentle body brushing, and a soothing massage.

The spa renovations come on the heels of the resort adding five new luxury villas in June. The 2,336-square-foot ranch-style buildings, ideal for family get-togethers or group getaways, include a roomy open-plan living and dining space, a fully-equipped kitchen, and two patios with barbecue grills, firepits, and seating.

Still to come is the resort’s most ambitious project to date. In the spring, the property will debut a 2.2-acre man-made crystal-clear lagoon with white sandy beaches, private cabanas, water sports, and a poolside restaurant and bar.

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