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Dallas-based JSX introduces breezy hop-on flights to the Bahamas this winter

Just think: winter in paradise.

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Christmas cocktails in the Caribbean? Yes, please, Santa. Dallas-based semiprivate jet service JSX is introducing its first-ever seasonal flights to The Bahamas beginning December 14. Meaning: a few more months to make the "nice" list.

According to a release, the new limited service will fly between Dallas and Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, with a 55-minute stopover in Miami, Florida. So, not quite nonstop, but not a huge delay on the way to paradise.

They'll operate five round-trips per week. While the service is considered seasonal beginning mid-December, JSX hasn't yet specified how long it will run.

The details are as follows, per the release:

New JSX flights between Dallas (DAL) and Marsh Harbour (MHH)

One-stop flights between Dallas (DAL) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) will begin December 14 and will operate five days per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Introductory fares start at $649 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), free in-flight WiFi, onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
Customers may check in just 45 minutes before their flight from JSX’s private terminal located at 8555 Lemmon Ave., Dallas.
Arrive at and return from Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH), GW7C+9P5, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.

There'll be no mingling with the masses in long lines, JSX promises. "Upon arrival at Marsh Harbour’s main terminal," says the release, "customers will pass through the government-mandated security checkpoint with no lines, no stress, and an expedited customs and clearance process once reserved exclusively for private jet patrons."

"We are steadfast in our commitment to easing access to vacation-worthy destinations such as the Bahamas by offering the most convenient and hassle-free travel possible,” says JSX CEO Alex Wilcox in a statement. “We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our flight network to the beautiful beachtown of Marsh Harbour, allowing customers the opportunity to skip long lines in style, with comfort, and ease.”

In addition to adding routes to the Bahamas, JSX will increase its service between Dallas and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, this fall; starting October 19, they'll operate10 flights per week. Details look like this:

Increased JSX Flight Service between Dallas (DAL) and Cabo San Lucas (CSL)

Flights between Dallas (DAL) and Cabo San Lucas (CSL) are ongoing, but will increase to two flights per day from October 19, on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This flight is the only regular international flight service from Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Fares start at $519 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.

JSX continues to tout its "no crowds, no lines, and no fuss" travel experience that made them especially popular during the pandemic. Dallas travelers fly in and out of a private terminal at Love Field and can arrive just 20 minutes before "hopping on" their domestic flight or 45 minutes before an international route.

Passengers have access to valet parking, touchless check-in, Wi-Fi lounges, and speedy baggage retrieval. The 30-seat planes are now beaming up to SpaceX's Starlink Wifi, and there's a pet-friendly policy that allows small dogs and cats to fly for a small fee.

All flights are available for booking via the JSX website.

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Llama ranch near Dallas roams onto America's 50 favorite camping spots

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A family-owned, llama roaming ranch just an hour outside Dallas was just declared one of America's 50 favorite camping spots in 2026.

The field guide was compiled by online marketplace Hipcamp following a review of campsite ratings from users, regional trends, cultural relevance, and a "spirited debate" of Hipcamp experts. Campgrounds were chosen from 35 different states and organized into seven regions: the Pacific Northwest; California and Hawaii; the Southwest; the Mountain West; the Great Plains and Midwest; the Northeast; and the Southeast.

Llama Land Ranch in Tool, Texas was one of nine total campgrounds featured in the Southwest region. The ranch is the perfect place for families to go on core memory-making excursions like meeting the free roaming llamas or watching out for other wildlife like wild boars. The ranch spans 101 acres, and a 50-foot deep creek also flows along the property lines for fishing and swimming.

"The llamas will come to greet you and so will many more things in this wonderful place," the ranch's listing says. "We are conveniently located in a secluded area, but just a short drive from many local conveniences."

The listing also specifies that the pastures are only mowed three times a year and some of the property is on rough terrain, so campers are welcome to bring their own machetes if they want to explore the area thoroughly.

There are 14 sites available for guests to set up camp, with a mix of tent-only, RV/tent, and RV-only sites. The ranch is also very affordable; sites can be booked for as little as $15 per night.

Many reviewers enjoy getting out into the country to reconnect with nature, and many also praise the ranch's owner, Judy, who says the ranch has been in her family since 1987.

"I went with a group of women for an overnight camp at the pond," one reviewer wrote. "It was so beautiful and a much needed break from city life. The host was wonderful and kind. She was also very accommodating to our group."

A second Dallas-Fort Worth-area campground tucked away in Texas' newest state park was also highlighted in the report. Warbler Ridge Campground, located in Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, was the only other Texas representative on the list.

The pet-friendly campground's listing doesn't offer many details, but it says there are 22 RV and tent campsites for visitors, as well as showers, toilets, potable water, and picnic tables. There are activities galore for visitors, including a 68-acre lake for swimming, fishing, and boating, and over 16 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says campsites at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park start at $13 per night (plus a daily entrance fee) for hike-in primitive sites. Walk-in campsites with water are $15 per night and campsites with electricity are $30 per night.

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