Travel

Wildflower watch

Where to see the best bluebonnets in DFW, around Texas in spring 2022 Where to see the best bluebonnets in DFW, around Texas in spring 2022 By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.5.22  |  5:20 pm

A lack of showers brings sluggish spring flowers. And due to drought conditions in fall, winter, and spring, our beloved ...

Buc-ee's Big Bend

Buc-ee’s art installation mysteriously appears in West Texas desert Buc-ee’s art installation mysteriously appears in West Texas desert By John Egan

4.5.22  |  4:40 pm

UPDATE: Visit Marathon, Texas announced via social media on April 8 that the tiny Buc-ee's art installation has been ...

NOW BOARDING: AUTOMATION

2 Texas airports employ futuristic robots to help clean up terminals 2 Texas airports employ futuristic robots to help clean up terminals By John Egan, InnovationMap

4.4.22  |  9:30 am

Some intriguing little creatures are making airport layovers in one Texas city a little more interesting — not to mention cleaner ...

Will travel for food

New 4-day food and wine fest showcases Texas' best in historic locale New 4-day food and wine fest showcases Texas' best in historic locale By Hannah J. Phillips

3.29.22  |  9:09 am

Texas is in the national spotlight when it comes to food, and this fall, San Antonio will play host to ...

Let's Go

From parks to zoos and more, outdoor adventure awaits in El Paso From parks to zoos and more, outdoor adventure awaits in El Paso

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3.24.22  |  11:45 am

Dubbed the last of Texas' wildest cities, El Paso is a nature lover's paradise. From mountain biking and trail ...

International initiative

Texas firm to design new River Walk-style park at U.S.-Mexico border Texas firm to design new River Walk-style park at U.S.-Mexico border By John Egan

3.23.22  |  9:11 am

A Texas architecture and design firm is spearheading work on a proposed park that would straddle the U.S.-Mexico ...

all aboard

Princess cruises back into Galveston with new voyages to sunny locales Princess cruises back into Galveston with new voyages to sunny locales By Steven Devadanam

3.17.22  |  9:35 am

Texans ready to cast off on a voyage upon the deep blue now have a new nearby option. Princess Cruise ...

First-class operation

DFW Airport flies high as one of world’s best airports, report says DFW Airport flies high as one of world’s best airports, report says By John Egan

3.15.22  |  1:32 pm

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport lands in ninth place in a new ranking of the world’s best airports. Personal ...

hill country haven

Quaint Hill Country property checks in as Texas' top B&B, says report Quaint Hill Country property checks in as Texas' top B&B, says report By John Egan

3.14.22  |  4:32 pm

There’s nothing like cozying in at a comfy bed-and-breakfast spot where you can curl up with a novel or ...

Texas festivals

Chef-centric Texas food and music festival returns with fiery fete Chef-centric Texas food and music festival returns with fiery fete By Chantal Rice

3.11.22  |  9:45 am

Road trip alert: A celebrity-studded food and music festival in Austin — helmed by award-winning chef and pitmaster Aaron Franklin — is ...

Hill Country escape

Toast springtime in Texas with a weekend getaway to Fredericksburg Toast springtime in Texas with a weekend getaway to Fredericksburg By Melissa Gaskill

3.7.22  |  12:31 pm

After a weird winter in Dallas, it’s time to start planning spring weekend getaways. A perennial favorite destination is ...

Hotel News

New hotel with French brasserie hits right notes in downtown Dallas New hotel with French brasserie hits right notes in downtown Dallas By Teresa Gubbins

3.4.22  |  1:49 pm

A new hotel concept is the latest occupant of a historic building in downtown Dallas: Called the Renaissance Saint Elm ...

historic beauty

Texas icon named among 10 most beautiful landmarks in the U.S. Texas icon named among 10 most beautiful landmarks in the U.S. By Chantal Rice

3.2.22  |  9:18 am

In news that can definitely be categorized under the “mission accomplished” heading, The Alamo, perhaps the Lone Star State’s ...

Jetting off

Hop-on jet service JSX launches nonstop flights from Dallas to Destin Hop-on jet service JSX launches nonstop flights from Dallas to Destin By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.28.22  |  3:35 pm

With summer vacation on the horizon, Dallas-based JSX hop-on jet service is relaunching its popular seasonal service to a favorite ...

Traveling around Texas

RedCoach bus service fires up flash sale with $1.50 fares from Dallas RedCoach bus service fires up flash sale with $1.50 fares from Dallas By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.24.22  |  12:15 pm

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

spring break fun

One of Texas' top waterparks reopens for spring break thrill-seekers One of Texas' top waterparks reopens for spring break thrill-seekers By Steven Devadanam

2.18.22  |  2:29 pm

Despite recent cold temps, Texans with kids already are counting down the days to spring break. With road trips in ...

motoring on

Luxury bus service with $15 fares revs up with new Dallas-area stop Luxury bus service with $15 fares revs up with new Dallas-area stop By Steven Devadanam

2.15.22  |  9:09 am

Since launching in Texas in 2021, RedCoach, a luxury motorcoach company offering reasonable rates, has really taken off. Already boasting ...

Lauded lodging

7 Dallas hotels lauded among Texas’ best in new U.S. News ranking 7 Dallas hotels lauded among Texas’ best in new U.S. News ranking By John Egan

2.10.22  |  9:54 am

Seven Dallas-area luxury hotels are sitting high on U.S. News & World Report’s new list of the best hotels ...

Road trips

Dallas' Vonlane expands service, lowers select fares to 2 Texas cities Dallas' Vonlane expands service, lowers select fares to 2 Texas cities By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.8.22  |  3:40 pm

In a major turnaround from the raging pandemic times of 2020 and 2021, travel demand is now exceeding expectations in ...

Texas travel

2 Hill Country parks book places on new list of best U.S. campgrounds 2 Hill Country parks book places on new list of best U.S. campgrounds By John Egan

2.7.22  |  2:57 pm

Two destinations in the Texas Hill Country have earned top spots in a new ranking of the country’s best ...